The master of a ship of not less 500 gross register tons (or of such lower tonnage gross register as may be prescribed), must, if it is feasible to do so, cause -
(i) boat drill and fire drill to be practised, at least once in every month; and
(ii) the life-saving appliances on board the ship to be inspected to ascertain whether they are fit and ready for use, at least once in every such period as may be prescribed.