Deck General USCG Question #2217 (Set 70)

You would NOT secure a line to a __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — stand pipe

Stand pipes are vertical conduits for fire mains or ventilation and lack the structural integrity or design to withstand the high tension of mooring lines. Securing lines to them risks catastrophic damage to the piping system, potentially compromising fire suppression capabilities or causing hazardous leaks.

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