Question 1696 Deck General

The correct answer is C) three months. According to the regulations set by the U.S. Coast Guard, the person-in-charge of an Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) must ensure that each rescue boat on the vessel is lowered to the water, launched, and operated at least once every three months. This requirement is in place to ensure the proper functioning and readiness of the rescue boats in case of an emergency. The other options are incorrect because a weekly (A) or bimonthly (B) schedule would be too frequent, while a semiannual (D) schedule would be too infrequent to adequately maintain the rescue boats' operational capabilities.