When should EEBD stowage cabinets not be marked?

• A. When they are empty
• B. When they are installed under berths
• C. When they are labeled
• D. When they are easily accessible

Answer: (B)

Locating emergency breathing equipment quickly is essential, so EEBD stowage cabinets are typically clearly marked so crews can spot them at a glance and grab the right equipment without hesitation. But when a cabinet is tucked under a berth, the marking and even the cabinet itself are often hidden from view and difficult to reach in a hurry. In that setup, marking won’t help anyone find or access the EEBD swiftly, so this is the case where marking isn’t implemented. In all other common placements—where the cabinet is in an open, accessible location, or already labeled appropriately—the markings support fast identification and retrieval.