Deck General USCG Question #951 (Set 29)

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

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

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

Title 46 CFR mandates that where cargo pump shafts pierce bulkheads separating pump rooms from engine rooms or other spaces, readily accessible gastight glands must be provided to maintain containment integrity and prevent hazardous vapor migration.

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