Cooking and heating equipment must not use gasoline, must be suitable for marine use, and may use liquefied petroleum gas.

• A. False
• B. True
• C. LPG Prohibited
• D. Gasoline Allowed

Answer: (B)

The key idea is safety for cooking and heating gear on a boat. Gasoline vapors are extremely flammable and can accumulate in enclosed, moving spaces, making gasoline-powered cooking or heating equipment a serious fire and explosion risk on water. That’s why such appliances must not use gasoline. Appliances used at sea are required to be certified for marine use to withstand motion, humidity, and salt air, and to be installed with proper ventilation and protective features.

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), such as propane or butane, is permitted as a fuel for marine cooking and heating, but only when the equipment is designed and certified for marine use and installed correctly with appropriate venting, shutoff valves, and safety provisions. This combination—no gasoline, marine-certified equipment, and allowance for LPG when properly installed—reflects the safety standards for on-board appliances.

So the statement is true because it matches the safety requirements: gasoline is not allowed for cooking/heating, equipment must be marine-use certified, and LPG can be used if installation and ventilation meet marine standards.