When do U.S. regulations require your vessel's EPIRB... - USCG Deck Safety

When do U.S. regulations require your vessel's EPIRB to be tested?

A annually

B monthly

C weekly

D prior to use

AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) monthly. U.S. regulations require that the EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) on a vessel be tested monthly to ensure it is functioning properly. This is specified in 47 CFR 80.1061, which states that EPIRBs must be tested at intervals not exceeding one month. Testing the EPIRB monthly helps verify that the device is ready to activate and transmit a distress signal in the event of an emergency. The other options are incorrect because annual testing (A) is not frequent enough to comply with the monthly requirement, weekly testing (C) is more frequent than necessary, and testing prior to each use (D) is not a regulatory requirement.

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