Deck General USCG Question #1432 (Set 45)

What is the primary hazard of liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — flammability

While cryogenic temperatures and high pressures are significant operational concerns, the primary hazard of LPG and LNG is their extreme flammability. These substances form highly explosive vapor clouds when mixed with air, posing a catastrophic risk of fire or explosion if a leak occurs during cargo transfer operations.

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