Deck General USCG Question #950 (Set 29)

Open ullage holes in tanks which are not gas-free must be protected by __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — flame screens

Per 46 CFR, open ullage holes and sighting ports on tanks containing flammable or combustible liquids must be fitted with corrosion-resistant flame screens. These wire mesh devices prevent external sparks or flames from entering the vapor space.

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