🔍 Key Concepts

• 46 CFR requirements for hoses used in oil transfer operations • What types of hose damage or defects are acceptable vs. unacceptable under U.S. regulations • Difference between a hose defect in the hose body versus a problem at the flange/gasket connection

💭 Think About

• Which of these conditions shows an actual failure or damage to the hose structure itself? • In a regulatory inspection, would a problem that occurs only during a test setup be treated the same as permanent hose damage? • Think about which condition could be corrected by simple maintenance (like tightening or replacing a gasket) versus which conditions mean the hose must be removed from service.

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which options involve permanent damage to the hose body or reinforcement. • Identify which options involve deterioration that would worsen with use. • Identify which option describes a condition that can be fixed without replacing the hose, and therefore would not automatically disqualify the hose itself.