According to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), how often are fire and emergency drills to be conducted at sea and in port?

Correct Answer: Option A — Weekly

SOLAS Chapter III, Regulation 19, mandates that fire drills must be conducted at least once every month. However, for cargo ships, the regulation specifies that drills must be held at least once a month, and for passenger ships, the requirement is weekly, ensuring constant crew readiness for emergency response.