A passenger vessel of 600 GT is required to have how many fire axes?

Correct Answer: Option D — 6

Per 46 CFR 76.10-10, passenger vessels of 500 to 1,000 gross tons are required to carry six fire axes. These are distributed throughout the vessel to ensure immediate access for emergency personnel to breach bulkheads or clear obstructions during firefighting operations, as specified in the vessel's fire safety plan.