Which statement about a centrifugal cargo pump is TRUE?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — It must have a positive suction.
Title 46 CFR permits tank barge cargo pumps to be driven by approved remote or local power sources including steam, compressed air, or electric motors, provided all equipment meets hazardous area classification standards.
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