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According to U.S. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR Part 32), when reach rods to tank valves pass through the deck, the stuffing box at this joint must be __________.

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According to U.S. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR Part 32), when reach rods to tank valves pass through the deck, the stuffing box at this joint must be __________.

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• 46 CFR Part 32 requirements for reach rods and tank valves on tank vessels • The purpose of a stuffing box where a rod passes through a deck or bulkhead • How regulations protect against cargo leakage and hazardous vapors on tankships

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• Ask yourself: What is most dangerous if a tank valve reach rod penetrates a deck in a tank vessel carrying flammable or toxic cargo? • Consider: What is the primary safety function of a stuffing box around a moving rod—does it mainly keep out water, prevent electrical issues, or stop product/vapor from escaping? • Think about which option best matches the specific hazards of cargo tanks on tankships under 46 CFR Part 32.

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• Verify in 46 CFR Part 32 that these rules are for tank vessels carrying flammable/combustible liquids • Check what the regulation says about preventing leakage of cargo or cargo vapors where operating gear passes through decks/bulkheads • Confirm which of the listed properties (grounded, water tight, gas tight, nonmetallic) is explicitly required for stuffing boxes at reach rods to tank valves

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Question 1 of 205eccef9cbacbc34ba4d45c01

According to U.S. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR Part 32), when reach rods to tank valves pass through the deck, the stuffing box at this joint must be __________.

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According to U.S. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR Part 32), when reach rods to tank valves pass through the deck, the stuffing box at this joint must be __________.

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