USCG USCG Safety Eng
Set 2 • Question #37 of 254
Launch Interactive Practice Room 'Air gap' is the vertical distance between the bottom of the hull and the __________.
A
still water level
✓ Correct Answer
B
wave crest
C
wave crest plus the charted water depth and tidal corrections
D
wave crest plus the charted water depth, plus tidal correction and storm surge
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Under MARPOL, SOLAS, and USCG Marine Engineering Safety regulations, regarding ''Air gap' is the vertical distance between the bottom of the hull and the', the mandated standard is: 'still water level'.
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