Deck General USCG Q#976 (Set 30)

You are requisitioning stores for your tank vessel. What type of matches are permitted aboard?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — Safety

Title 46 CFR vessel safety rules strictly prohibit strike-anywhere matches aboard tankers due to high fire risks. Only safety matches, which require a specialized striking surface containing red phosphorus to ignite, are permitted within accommodation spaces.

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