Table 143.245(b)-Required Tests and Frequency
Tests of: | Frequency: |
Propulsion controls; ahead and astern at the operating station | Before the vessel gets underway, but no more than once in any 24 hour period. |
Steering controls at the operating station | Before the vessel gets underway, but no more than once in any 24 hour period. |
Pilothouse alerter system | Weekly. |
All alternate steering and propulsion controls | At least once every 3 months. |
Power supply for alarm actuation circuits for alarms required by § 143.230 | At least once every 3 months. |
Communications required by § 143.240 | Weekly. |
General alarm if the vessel is so equipped | Weekly. |
Emergency lighting and power if the vessel is so equipped | At least once every 3 months. |
Charge of storage batteries if the vessel is so equipped, for emergency lighting and power | At least once every 3 months. |
Alarm setpoints | Twice every 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing since last test. |
Pressure vessel relief valves | Twice every 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing since last test. |
All other essential systems | At least once every 3 months. |
46 C.F.R. §143.245