It would be prudent to perform which of the...

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It would be prudent to perform which of the following actions prior to the commencement of bunkering?

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It would be prudent to perform which of the following actions prior to the commencement of bunkering?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Bunkering spill prevention requirements and common checklist items • The purpose of scuppers, sounding pipes, and vents on a vessel • Requirements for maintaining safe tank pressures and overfill protection

💭 Think About

• Which fittings must stay open or able to relieve pressure during loading of fuel or oil? • Which parts of the deck drainage or containment system are normally prepared to prevent oil going over the side? • What is the safety impact of blocking each of these items right before bunkering starts?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which item is normally used to contain spills on deck so they don’t go overboard • Verify that vents must allow tanks to breathe during loading and cannot be blocked • Verify the normal function of sounding pipes and whether they are intended to be plugged during transfers