Question 14 of 30
If your vessel is equipped with inflatable life rafts, how should they be maintained?
A
A) Have your crew check them annually
B
B) They do not need any maintenance
C
C) Have them sent ashore to an approved maintenance facility annually
D
D) Have them serviced by the shipyard annually
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: C) Have them sent ashore to an approved maintenance facility annually.
SOLAS regulations and manufacturer guidelines require inflatable liferafts to be inspected and serviced annually by an approved, specialized maintenance facility to ensure their reliable inflation and structural integrity.