Tankerman · Safety — Smoking/Ignition
During cargo operations on a tank vessel, sources of ignition such as smoking and naked lights are:
- APermitted on the bridge
- BProhibited except in designated, controlled spaces well clear of cargo areas✓ Correct
- CAllowed anywhere outside the tanks
- DPermitted during topping off only
Explanation
Smoking and open flames are restricted to designated safe spaces away from cargo and vapor areas. Cargo decks and adjacent spaces are no-smoking, no-naked-light zones during transfer.
Authority: Tank Vessel Safety (46 CFR 35)
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