🔍 Key Concepts

• Deck cargo safety and access requirements on inspected vessels • Relationship between cargo stowage and emergency equipment access • Basic principles of firefighting readiness on deck

💭 Think About

• In an emergency, what equipment or areas must crew be able to reach quickly on deck, regardless of how cargo is loaded? • Which choice deals with a safety-critical function rather than just convenience or appearance? • Think about what could turn a minor fire into a major casualty if access is blocked.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which option directly concerns emergency/firefighting equipment rather than general deck layout limits • Consider whether there is a common rule that deck cargo must leave unobstructed access to certain fittings or stations • Eliminate any answers that sound like arbitrary measurements (inches, percentages) without a clear safety purpose.