Question 776 Deck General

The correct answer is C) There must be water pressure on the fire main. When transporting flammable cargo like toluol in bulk, the Coast Guard requires that there be adequate water pressure on the fire main to enable a quick response in case of fire or spill. This is a crucial safety measure to have in place before pumping operations can commence. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) Hose connections do not require a specific number of bolts, B) Displaying flags/lights is required when transferring at anchor, not when alongside, and D) Shutting down for another vessel is not a requirement for toluol transfer operations.