Question 1498 Deck Safety

The correct answer is A) An approved servicing facility. Inflatable liferafts are critical safety equipment on vessels, and they must be regularly inspected and serviced by approved facilities to ensure they are in proper working condition. This is mandated by Coast Guard regulations, which require inflatable liferafts to be serviced at approved facilities at intervals specified by the manufacturer, typically annually or more frequently. The other options are incorrect because a certificated lifeboatman, the Chief Mate, or shipyard personnel do not have the specialized training and equipment necessary to properly inspect and test an inflatable liferaft. Only an approved servicing facility has the expertise and authorization to perform this essential maintenance task.