Engineering · Pollution — Transfer
The most effective way to prevent an oil spill during fuel bunkering is to:
- APump at maximum rate to finish quickly
- BFollow the transfer procedure, tend tank levels, and station a watch with communications and a shut-down signal✓ Correct
- CLeave scuppers open for drainage
- DTop off all tanks at full rate
Explanation
Spill prevention relies on a Declaration of Inspection, plugged scuppers, continuous gauging, agreed signals/communications, reduced topping-off rates, and a person able to stop the transfer immediately.
Authority: 33 CFR 156 (oil transfer operations)
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