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Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.122.720 Weekly maintenance and inspections

Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

The following tests and inspections must be carried out weekly on a vessel:

(a) Each survival craft, rescue boat, and launching appliance must be visually inspected to ensure its readiness for use;

(b) Each rescue boat engine must be run ahead and astern for not less than 3 minutes, unless the ambient temperature is below the minimum temperature required for starting the engine;  and

(c) Each battery for rescue boat engine starting must be brought up to full charge at least once each week if:

(1) The battery is of a type that requires recharging;  and

(2) The battery is not connected to a device that keeps it continuously charged.

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