USCG USCG General Eng
Set 1 • Question #17 of 498
Launch Interactive Practice Room Vertical partitions providing strength and compartmentation on a MODU are called __________.
A
decks
B
bulkheads
✓ Correct Answer
C
joiner work
D
walls
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Bulkheads are vertical structural partitions that divide a ship or MODU into watertight and fire-resistant subdivisions, providing transverse/longitudinal racking strength while preventing progressive flooding and fire spread.
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