Deck General USCG Question #1131 (Set 35)

According to U.S. regulations, what is required where cargo pump shafts on tankers pierce bulkheads?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — readily accessible gastight glands shall be provided

Per 46 CFR tank vessel engineering requirements, cargo pump shafts penetrating bulkheads into non-hazardous spaces must feature readily accessible gastight glands to prevent the migration of flammable vapors and protect machinery compartments.

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