The ceiling is __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — a wooden protection placed over the tank top
Tank top ceiling consists of heavy wooden planking laid directly over the inner bottom plating to protect the structural steel from abrasion, impact damage during heavy cargo handling, and localized corrosion from shifting dry cargoes.
100% Free & Open Access — No daily limits, paywalls, or gated answers on BrightMariner.