The number of fire axes required to be carried on a cargo vessel of 14,000 GT and on an international voyage is __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — 8
SOLAS and USCG cargo vessel safety equipment regulations scale required firefighting gear based on gross tonnage and international voyage status. For a 14,000 GT vessel, exactly 8 fire axes must be strategically distributed on board.
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