What is the period of validity of a De-Rat certificate?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — 6 months
International maritime health standards mandate that a De-Rat certificate or Deratization Exemption Certificate expires after exactly 6 months, necessitating routine port health inspections to verify vessels remain free of rodent vectors.
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