🔍 Key Concepts

• Liquid cargo transfer areas on tankers and where hoses/piping connect • Locations where flammable vapors are most likely to escape and be ignited • Difference between enclosed spaces (like pumprooms) and open deck connection points

💭 Think About

• Which part of the tanker sees the most frequent connecting and disconnecting of cargo hoses or loading arms? • Where would you expect the greatest chance of small leaks, spray, or vapor release during routine operations? • How does ventilation (open deck vs enclosed space) affect where a fire is MOST LIKELY to start, even if other places are dangerous too?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which option is the primary connection point between shore and ship piping during cargo ops • Consider which area has multiple flanges, valves, and connections close together on deck • Think about where static electricity and small leaks during cargo transfer are most common