§ 185.720 § 185.720 Weekly maintenance and inspections. The following tests and inspections must be carried out weekly on a vessel:
(a)Each survival craft, rescue boat, and launching appliance must be visually inspected to ensure its readiness for use;
(b)Each rescue boat engine must be run ahead and astern for not less than 3 minutes, unless the ambient temperature is below the minimum temperature required for starting the engine; and
(c)Each battery for rescue boat engine starting must be brought up to full charge at least once each week if:
(1)The battery is of a type that requires recharging; and
(2)The battery is not connected to a device that keeps it continuously charged.
(a)Each survival craft, rescue boat, and launching appliance must be visually inspected to ensure its readiness for use;
(b)Each rescue boat engine must be run ahead and astern for not less than 3 minutes, unless the ambient temperature is below the minimum temperature required for starting the engine; and
(c)Each battery for rescue boat engine starting must be brought up to full charge at least once each week if:
(1)The battery is of a type that requires recharging; and
(2)The battery is not connected to a device that keeps it continuously charged.