Tankerman · Pollution — Containment
Before a transfer, deck scuppers are plugged and drip pans/containment placed under connections in order to:
- AImprove drainage
- BMark the transfer area
- CCool the deck
- DContain any deck spill and keep it from reaching the water✓ Correct
Explanation
Plugged scuppers and containment under manifolds/connections keep an accidental spill on deck where it can be recovered, preventing a discharge into the water. Required containment capacities and spill kits are part of the pre-transfer checklist.
Authority: 33 CFR 155/156
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