Question 3590Deck General70% to pass
On offshore drilling units, the EPIRB on board is required to be tested _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) monthly.
According to US Coast Guard regulations, the EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) on offshore drilling units must be tested monthly to ensure it is functioning properly and will activate in an emergency. This monthly testing requirement is specified in the Coast Guard's safety regulations for mobile offshore drilling units. The other options are incorrect because daily or weekly testing would be overly frequent, while yearly testing would not be frequent enough to ensure the EPIRB's reliability.
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