While discharging cargo, the cargo tank...

Question 1 / 270705eccef9dbacbc34ba4d45cd7

Question 1 of 270705eccef9dbacbc34ba4d45cd7

While discharging cargo, the cargo tank pressures are falling too low. What can the Cargo Officer do to correct the problem?

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Question 1 of 27070

While discharging cargo, the cargo tank pressures are falling too low. What can the Cargo Officer do to correct the problem?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Relationship between tank pressure and discharge rate in cargo operations • Role of vapor return from terminal during cargo discharge • Why too low tank pressure can be dangerous for tank structure and equipment

💭 Think About

• If tank pressure is dropping, what does that tell you about how fast liquid is leaving compared to vapor coming in? • Which options would directly reduce how fast pressure is falling, and which would increase pressure by changing vapor flow? • In real operations, would a Cargo Officer normally choose just one action, or might they combine measures to protect the tanks?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which actions would increase or stabilize pressure in the cargo tanks. • Identify any option that would clearly not help if the terminal cannot provide additional vapor. • Consider standard safety procedures when tank pressure approaches the lower design limit—do you immediately stop, reduce rate, or adjust vapor balance first?

Question 1 of 27070

While discharging cargo, the cargo tank pressures are falling too low. What can the Cargo Officer do to correct the problem?

Ask the terminal to send more vapor to the ship.

Slow the discharge rate.

Stop the discharge rate.

All of the above.