Engineering · Safety — Bilge
An oily engine-room bilge is a hazard primarily because it:
- AImproves drainage
- BCreates slip and fire risks and can lead to an illegal discharge✓ Correct
- CCools the machinery
- DReduces noise
Explanation
Oil in the bilge is a slip and fire hazard and, if pumped overboard improperly, an illegal discharge. Bilges are kept clean and oily water is processed through the oily-water separator.
Authority: MARPOL Annex I; Engine-Room Safety
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