🔍 Key Concepts

• Cargo transfer emergency procedures in your vessel’s operations manual • The priority of stopping the source of a spill vs. controlling its spread • The roles and authority of Person in Charge (PIC) and shore facility during loading

💭 Think About

• In an uncontrolled cargo flow situation, what is the most effective way to stop or minimize the amount of cargo that can still enter the tank or escape? • Which option directly affects the flow of cargo versus only dealing with the consequences of the spill? • Who actually controls the pumps and loading rate during shoreside loading operations?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which choice acts at the source of the problem (stopping the cargo flow) rather than dealing with secondary effects. • Consider who has immediate control over the pumping system during loading from shore. • Ask yourself which action should be taken first in an emergency sequence, before other important but follow‑on steps.