Which item(s) is/are a 2,000 GT tankship required to carry?
• Tankship firefighting and safety equipment requirements in 46 CFR, especially parts dealing with breathing apparatus and emergency outfits • Differences between gas masks, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and oxygen breathing apparatus • When international voyage status changes what equipment is required under SOLAS versus purely domestic voyages
• Think about which equipment type actually provides full respiratory protection in a toxic smoke or vapor environment typically found on tankships • Consider which options sound outdated or limited in capability versus modern requirements for tanker safety • Ask yourself whether the requirement would logically change only for international voyages, or if it would apply to all tankships of this size and type
• Verify in 46 CFR tank vessel safety equipment sections what is specifically mandated for tankships around 2,000 GT • Check whether the rules specify a particular number and type of breathing apparatus, not just any gas mask or oxygen set • Confirm whether the regulation ties the requirement to cargo grades (A, B, C, D), vessel size, or voyage type (domestic vs. international)
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