Foreign governments or administrations may inspect the radio installation:
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — Both of the above
Under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), port state control officers have the authority to inspect radio installations if there are clear grounds to believe the ship does not substantially meet requirements, such as missing documentation or observed irregularities in equipment performance or operational procedures.
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