🔍 Key Concepts

• 46 CFR fire protection requirements for cargo vessels based on gross tonnage • Specific table or section covering number of fire axes required on cargo ships • Differences in requirements (if any) for Great Lakes vs. seagoing cargo vessels of similar tonnage

💭 Think About

• First, identify the correct CFR part and table that lists equipment requirements for cargo vessels around 500–1000 GT. • Compare the required number of fire axes for vessels slightly above and below 700 GT to see how the scale changes. • Ask whether the Great Lakes route changes the number of axes, or mainly affects construction/inspection standards.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify in 46 CFR the exact table that specifies portable fire-fighting equipment (including axes) by gross tonnage range. • Confirm that you are looking at the section for cargo vessels, not tanker, passenger, or towing vessels. • Check carefully whether there is any different requirement for Great Lakes cargo vessels of that tonnage or if they follow the general cargo vessel table.