If your asphalt barge has operated more than 12 months... - USCG Deck General

If your asphalt barge has operated more than 12 months in saltwater in the 24 month period since it was last dry-docked, when is it required to be hauled out again?

A 12 months since last dry-docking

B 18 months since last dry-docking

C 24 months since last dry-docking

D 36 months since last dry-docking

AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) 36 months since last dry-docking. According to the US Coast Guard regulations, an asphalt barge that has operated more than 12 months in saltwater within a 24-month period since its last dry-docking is required to be hauled out again every 36 months. This is the standard dry-docking interval for barges operating in saltwater, as the saltwater environment can accelerate the deterioration of the barge's hull and underwater components. The other options are incorrect because they do not align with the 36-month dry-docking requirement for barges in saltwater service.

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Question 995 Deck General

If your asphalt barge has operated more than 12 months in saltwater in the 24 month period since it was last dry-docked, when is it required to be hauled out again?

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