Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.143.245 Readiness and testing

Propulsion controls; ahead and astern at the operating station

Before the vessel gets underway, but no more than once in any 24 hour period.

Steering controls at the operating station

Before the vessel gets underway, but no more than once in any 24 hour period.

Pilothouse alerter system

Weekly.

All alternate steering and propulsion controls

At least once every 3 months.

Power supply for alarm actuation circuits for alarms required by § 143.230

At least once every 3 months.

Communications required by § 143.240

Weekly.

General alarm if the vessel is so equipped

Weekly.

Emergency lighting and power if the vessel is so equipped

At least once every 3 months.

Charge of storage batteries if the vessel is so equipped, for emergency lighting and power

At least once every 3 months.

Alarm setpoints

Twice every 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing since last test.

Pressure vessel relief valves

Twice every 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing since last test.

All other essential systems

At least once every 3 months.