USCG USCG Safety Deck
Set 3 • Question #75 of 105
Launch Interactive Practice Room Which statement is TRUE concerning inert gas systems on tank vessels?
A
Flue gases from the ship's boilers are used in some systems.
✓ Correct Answer
B
Helium is the preferred inert gas.
C
Using the system accelerates the rusting of the tanks.
D
All of the above
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Under USCG Deck Safety, SOLAS Chapter III, and 46 CFR regulations, when addressing 'Which statement is TRUE concerning inert gas systems on tank vessels', the mandated standard is: 'Flue gases from the ship's boilers are used in some systems.'.
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