Question 1502 Deck Safety

The correct answer is C) month. According to the regulations set by the US Coast Guard, the Master of a fishing vessel must ensure that each crew member participates in at least one fire drill every month. This requirement is outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 46, Section 28.270, which states that the Master must conduct a fire drill for each crew member at least once a month. This is to ensure that the crew is prepared and trained to respond effectively in the event of a fire emergency on board the vessel. The other options are incorrect because they do not align with the Coast Guard's regulations. Conducting fire drills daily or weekly would be overly frequent, while doing so only once every 3 months would not provide the necessary level of preparedness and training for the crew.