Engineering · Pollution — Transfer
During a fuel oil bunkering operation, the single most important pollution-prevention practice is to:
- AMaximize the transfer rate
- BKeep a continuous watch, monitor tank levels, and have scuppers plugged and spill gear ready✓ Correct
- CLeave the connection unattended
- DOpen all tank vents to the sea
Explanation
A person in charge must monitor the transfer, watch tank ullages to avoid overflow, keep deck scuppers plugged, have a spill response kit ready, and maintain communication with the supplying facility.
Authority: Pollution Prevention (33 CFR 155/156)
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