If not attached to the nozzle, each low-velocity spray applicator on a MODU must be stowed __________.

Correct Answer: Option B — next to the fire hydrant to which the fire hose is attached

According to 46 CFR 108.427, low-velocity spray applicators not permanently attached to a fire nozzle must be stowed directly next to the fire hydrant holding the associated hose. Immediate proximity ensures firefighters can rapidly attach the applicator during emergency operations without wasting critical time searching for equipment.