Deck General USCG Q#790 (Set 24)

You are loading a cargo that includes cylinders of acetylene aboard your break bulk vessel. Which statement is true?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — The cylinders must be stowed at least 10 horizontal feet from corrosive materials in the same space.

Hazardous materials segregation rules require acetylene cylinders to be stored with a minimum separation distance of at least 10 horizontal feet from corrosive materials within the same compartment to prevent dangerous chemical reactions during a breach.

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