All vessels not required to have a power driven fire pump shall carry __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)

Correct Answer: Option D — at least three 2-1/2 gallon fire buckets

Vessels not equipped with a power-driven fire pump must carry at least three 2-1/2 gallon fire buckets. These buckets serve as a manual firefighting tool, providing a ready supply of water for immediate suppression of small, incipient fires on board where mechanical pumping systems are not installed.