Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1436 (Set 44)

Each EPIRB and SART for lifeboats shall be tested __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — monthly

SOLAS Chapter III and 46 CFR require Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacons (EPIRBs) and Search and Rescue Transponders (SARTs) used in survival craft to be operationally tested at least monthly to ensure functional readiness.

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