In the event of a small bunker oil spill on...

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Question 1 of 270705eccef9ebacbc34ba4d46688

In the event of a small bunker oil spill on deck occurring while fueling, you should __________.

Question 1 of 27070

In the event of a small bunker oil spill on deck occurring while fueling, you should __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Pollution prevention while bunkering – keeping oil out of the water and off the ship’s structure • Fire and slip hazards created by oil spills on deck • Use of absorbent materials vs. washing down oil on deck

💭 Think About

• Which option best prevents the spilled oil from spreading or going overboard? • Which methods might actually make the situation more dangerous by increasing fire risk or spreading the oil? • Think about standard onboard spill kits: what materials are normally used to deal with small oil spills on deck?

✅ Before You Answer

• Eliminate any choices that would push oil toward scuppers or overboard. • Eliminate any choices that add more flammable liquid to the spill area. • Focus on the option that contains and removes the oil rather than just moving it somewhere else.

Question 1 of 27070

In the event of a small bunker oil spill on deck occurring while fueling, you should __________.

wash down the area immediately with a fire hose

wash down the area with kerosene

cover the area with absorbent material

cover the area with foam