| If a vessel is to be laid up for an extended period of time with minimal utilities provided from ashore, boilers may be laid up dry. What statement concerning dry boiler lay-up is true as it relates to protecting boiler watersides? |
| A) The steam and water drums should be opened up to permit air circulation. Under no circumstances should desiccant be placed inside the closed-up steam and water drums. |
| B) Desiccant should be placed inside the steam and water drums and the drums should be opened to permit air circulation. |
| C) Desiccant should be placed inside the closed-up steam and water drums. Under no circumstances should the steam and water drums be opened up to permit air circulation. |
| D) The steam and water drums can be opened up to permit air circulation, or as an alternative desiccant can be placed inside the closed-up steam and water drums. |
