Question 3818 Deck General

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How often are fire hoses required to be tested on a mobile offshore drilling unit?

A Once a week
B Once a month
C Once a year
D During each drill
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) Once a year. According to the regulations for mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs), fire hoses are required to be tested and inspected annually. This is specified in 33 CFR 146.120, which states that all fire hoses on a MODU must be tested at least once every 12 months to ensure they are in good working condition. The other options are incorrect because weekly (A) or monthly (B) testing would be too frequent, and testing only during drills (D) would not provide the necessary regular inspection and maintenance of the fire hoses.

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