USCG USCG General Eng
Set 14 • Question #166 of 498
Launch Interactive Practice Room Vertical support members used to strengthen bulkheads are called __________.
A
stiffeners
✓ Correct Answer
B
panels
C
stanchions
D
brackets
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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