Your vessel is taking on cargo oil when a...

Your vessel is taking on cargo oil when a...

Question 1 of 31048fy_heal_CREATE_q456_2019

Your vessel is taking on cargo oil when a small leak develops in the hose. You order the pumping stopped. Before you resume pumping, which of the following action should you perform?

Question 1 of 31048

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Your vessel is taking on cargo oil when a small leak develops in the hose. You order the pumping stopped. Before you resume pumping, which of the following action should you perform?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Oil transfer operations requirements under 33 CFR Part 155 • Pollution prevention principle: stop, contain, correct the cause before resuming • Differences between temporary control of a leak vs. permanent/acceptable repair

💭 Think About

• When a leak develops in a cargo oil hose, what is your first legal obligation before thinking about continuing transfer? • Which option actually removes the cause of the leak versus only managing the symptoms (like catching drips)? • In a regulated oil transfer, who is responsible for ensuring equipment is in proper condition before resuming operations?

✅ Before You Answer

• Review 33 CFR Part 155 on equipment condition during oil transfers • Ask: does this action ensure the hose is safe and fit for continued service, or is it just a temporary workaround? • Confirm which choices would still allow oil to escape if the situation worsened, even with drip pans or plugs in place