Deck General USCG Question #4178 (Set 133)

Vertical partitions which provide strength and compartmentalization on a MODU are called __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — bulkheads

Bulkheads are primary vertical partitions that subdivide the hull into compartments and provide essential transverse and longitudinal structural strength in MODU construction.

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