A set of interior steps on a ship leading up to a deck from below is known as __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — a companion way
A companionway is the proper nautical term for an interior set of stairs, ladder, or passageway on a vessel providing vertical access and safe transit between different deck levels.
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