Under SOLAS regulations, how often must inflatable life rafts be landed ashore for servicing at an authorized service station?
Direct Answer
Option A: Every 12 months (annual servicing)
SOLAS Chapter III mandates that all inflatable life rafts, lifejacket hydrostatic release units, and inflatable escape chutes undergo mandatory servicing at intervals not exceeding 12 months. This must be performed at authorized shore-based facilities certified by the manufacturer.
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Detailed Explanation & Context
SOLAS Chapter III mandates that all inflatable life rafts, lifejacket hydrostatic release units, and inflatable escape chutes undergo mandatory servicing at intervals not exceeding 12 months. This must be performed at authorized shore-based facilities certified by the manufacturer.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
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