Tankerman · Static — Bonding vs Grounding
Connecting a bonding wire between the vessel and shore (or hose flanges) before transfer is intended to:
- ACarry the cargo
- BHeat the cargo
- CMeasure flow rate
- DEqualize electrical potential so no spark jumps across the connection✓ Correct
Explanation
Bonding equalizes potential between conductive parts so a static or stray-current spark cannot jump at the connection. Note: an insulating flange or single length of non-conductive hose is often used instead to break ship-shore current paths—follow the terminal's procedure.
Authority: ISGOTT; 33 CFR 154/156
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