What type of ventilation is required for pump rooms on tank vessels, carrying grade C liquid cargo, with machinery spaces below the freeboard deck?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — power ventilation
Title 46 CFR mandates continuous power ventilation systems for pump rooms handling Grade C liquids, particularly when adjacent machinery spaces are situated below the freeboard deck, ensuring effective gas dispersion and mitigating ignition risks.
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