Question 1794 Deck General

The correct answer is A) except for engine exhausts must have a means to prevent water from entering the vessel if the pipe fails. This is correct because the regulations require that any inlet or discharge pipe penetrating the hull below a certain height above the deepest load waterline must have a means to prevent water from entering the vessel if the pipe fails. This is to maintain the watertight integrity of the hull and prevent the vessel from taking on water in the event of a pipe failure. Engine exhausts are typically exempt from this requirement. The other options are incorrect because they do not fully capture the regulatory requirement. B) and C) are too specific, while D) is too broad and does not address the need for a means to prevent water ingress if the pipe fails.