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Question 1 of 270705eccef9ebacbc34ba4d4667e

Fuel oil and bulk lubricating oil discharge containment on a 200 gross ton ship (constructed before July 1, 1974) may consist of a/an __________.

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Question 1 of 27070

Fuel oil and bulk lubricating oil discharge containment on a 200 gross ton ship (constructed before July 1, 1974) may consist of a/an __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• 46 CFR requirements for fuel oil and bulk lubricating oil containment on vessels under 300 gross tons • Differences between a fixed container, an enclosed deck area, and an overflow manifold as means of containment • How construction date (before 1 July 1974) affects compliance options

💭 Think About

• Which option would actually "hold" oil that is spilled or overflows during fueling or transfer, without depending on another tank or system? • Look at the capacities: which capacity is commonly referenced in the regulations for small-vessel containment – a small fixed amount in gallons or a fraction of a barrel? • Does an overflow line that sends oil to another tank truly count as a containment system located at the point of possible spill?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify in 46 CFR, Subchapter T or Subchapter I (depending on vessel type) what minimum capacity in U.S. gallons is specified for containment on small vessels of this size and age • Confirm that the requirement is for a fixed container or coaming located where the oil could be spilled (such as near fuel oil or lube oil filling or transfer points) • Check whether regulations explicitly allow an overflow manifold to a day tank as a substitute for local spill containment, or if containment must be able to retain the oil on deck or in a pan.

Question 1 of 27070

Fuel oil and bulk lubricating oil discharge containment on a 200 gross ton ship (constructed before July 1, 1974) may consist of a/an __________.

fixed container with a capacity of 5 U.S. gallons (19 l)

enclosed deck area with a capacity of 5 U.S. gallons (19 l)

fixed container with a capacity of one-half barrel (.08 m3)

overflow manifold that empties into the day tank

Question 1 / 270705eccef9ebacbc34ba4d4667e

Question 1 of 270705eccef9ebacbc34ba4d4667e

Fuel oil and bulk lubricating oil discharge containment on a 200 gross ton ship (constructed before July 1, 1974) may consist of a/an __________.

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Question 1 of 27070

Fuel oil and bulk lubricating oil discharge containment on a 200 gross ton ship (constructed before July 1, 1974) may consist of a/an __________.