If your vessel is required to have a fire ax on board, where should it be located? (small passenger vessel regulations)

Correct Answer: Option B — In or adjacent to the primary operating station

46 CFR requires fire axes to be located in or adjacent to the primary operating station. This placement ensures that the Master or crew can immediately access the tool to gain entry into locked compartments or clear debris during a fire emergency, facilitating rapid firefighting and damage control efforts.