Deck Safety (Supplementary) USCG Question #308 (Set 2)

For a cargo vessel of 1,000 GT or over, on an international voyage, the required minimum pitot tube pressure from the two highest outlets when two fire pumps are operating simultaneously is required to be which of the following?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — 50 psi

Under 46 CFR requirements for cargo vessels of 1,000 gross tons or greater on international voyages, the fire main system must maintain a minimum pitot tube pressure of 50 psi at the two highest outlets when operating simultaneously.

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