If a tube ruptures in a water-tube auxiliary boiler due to low water, you should ___________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — secure both the fires and the feed inlet valve
Following a tube rupture from low water, securing both fires and feedwater inlets prevents thermal shock, structural distortion, and potential pressure vessel failure while containing damage.
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