Question 17 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. =D) Have them serviced by the shipyard.
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: C) Have them sent ashore to an approved maintenance facility. =D) Have them serviced by the shipyard..
SOLAS mandates that inflatable liferafts must be serviced annually at an approved shore-based maintenance facility. This is to ensure all pressurized components, CO2 cylinders, and life-saving equipment are in optimal condition.