USCG USCG General Eng
Set 15 • Question #185 of 498
Launch Interactive Practice Room The purpose of swash bulkheads is to __________.
A
minimize the effect of a listing condition
B
restrict flooding within a tank
C
separate cargoes in a common tank
D
reduce liquid movement within a tank
✓ Correct Answer
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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