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: