Question 1496 Deck Safety

The correct answer is C) Have them sent ashore to an approved maintenance facility annually. Inflatable liferafts require specialized maintenance and servicing by approved facilities to ensure they are in proper working condition. This is typically required by regulations, such as those set by the US Coast Guard, which mandate that inflatable liferafts be serviced annually by an approved service provider. Simply checking them annually (option D) or having the shipyard service them (option B) would not be sufficient to meet the regulatory requirements. Option A, stating they do not need any maintenance, is incorrect as inflatable liferafts must be properly serviced and maintained to remain reliable safety equipment.