Deck General USCG Q#1290 (Set 40)

What normally helps in detecting escaping gas?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — Odor

Odor serves as a primary, immediate sensory indicator for detecting escaping gas. Many commercial liquefied gases are naturally odorous or have chemical odorants like ethyl mercaptan added specifically to alert crew members to leaks before electronic detection systems trigger.

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