USCG USCG General Eng
Set 2 • Question #284 of 498
Launch Interactive Practice Room The deck plating on a MODU is supported primarily by deck longitudinals and deck __________.
A
girders
B
stanchions
C
frames
D
beams
✓ 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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