USCG USCG General Eng
Set 2 • Question #263 of 498
Launch Interactive Practice Room On a MODU, the keel is the primary strength member of the lower hull form and is laid in which direction?
A
Transverse
B
Diagonal
C
Longitudinal
✓ Correct Answer
D
Vertical
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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