Engine General (Supplementary) USCG Question #1125 (Set 20)

What is another name for the "collision" bulkhead?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — Fore peak bulkhead

The collision bulkhead is the primary transverse watertight bulkhead located near the bow. It is also known as the fore peak bulkhead, designed to limit flooding in the event of a bow collision, as mandated by international safety conventions and classification society requirements.

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