🔍 Key Concepts

• 46 CFR requirements for fireman’s outfits on tankships • What separate versus machinery space stowage implies during an emergency • Importance of quick and safe access to firefighting gear in case of fire in any part of the ship

💭 Think About

• If a major fire starts in the machinery space, what happens to firefighting equipment that is kept inside that same space? • Why might regulations prefer equipment to be reachable from different parts of the ship, not just near one specific hydrant or in one specific space? • Think about how crew would access the outfit if the fire blocks normal routes—where would it be safest and most useful to store it?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify in 46 CFR how fireman’s outfits on tankships are required to be stowed (look for the words “separate” and “accessible”). • Check whether the rule mentions anything about the outfits being in the machinery space specifically. • Confirm that the regulation prioritizes accessibility during emergencies over convenience of being near a single piece of equipment like a hydrant.