Question 1828 Deck Safety

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Your vessel is preparing to enter port. What is the SOLAS requirement for opening of the vessel's cargo hold watertight doors in this situation?

A the doors can be opened in preparation of cargo operations
B all of the watertight doors can be opened with the exception of the bow doors
C the doors shall remain secured while the vessel is navigating
D the doors should remain closed until approval is granted by the pilot
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) the doors shall remain secured while the vessel is navigating. The SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) regulations require that all watertight doors on a vessel be kept closed during navigation to maintain the vessel's watertight integrity and stability. Opening the doors could compromise the vessel's watertight subdivision and increase the risk of flooding in the event of an accident or emergency. This requirement applies regardless of whether the vessel is preparing to enter port or not. The other options are incorrect because they do not align with the SOLAS requirement to keep the watertight doors secured while the vessel is underway.

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