Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #2716 (Set 82)

When do U.S. regulations require your vessel's EPIRB to be tested?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — monthly

U.S. Coast Guard regulations and 47 CFR / 46 CFR standards mandate that vessel Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacons (EPIRBs) be tested monthly to verify operational readiness without transmitting an actual distress signal.

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