Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #3203 (Set 90)

Who should inspect and test an inflatable life raft?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — An approved servicing facility

46 CFR regulations require that inflatable life rafts be serviced at intervals by a USCG-approved servicing facility. These facilities possess the specialized equipment, certified technicians, and manufacturer-approved parts necessary to ensure the raft's inflation system, fabric, and survival gear remain in full compliance with international safety standards.

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