Acid batteries shall be located in a tray that is resistant to the electrolyte.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only If The Vessel Is Not In Enclosed Space
• D. Only With A Spill-Retardant Coating

Answer: (A)

Acid batteries contain a corrosive electrolyte, so they must be housed in a tray that resists that chemical. This containment is essential to prevent leaks from contacting the deck, bilge, or equipment and to make cleanup safer and easier. The tray should be made of or lined with acid-resistant material so it won’t degrade or fail if a small amount of electrolyte leaks. This requirement applies regardless of whether the vessel is in an enclosed space, and it isn’t satisfied by a spill-retardant coating alone—the tray itself must resist the electrolyte. The statement is true.