While underway and towing an unmanned tank...

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While underway and towing an unmanned tank barge which action are you required to take?

Question 1 of 27070

While underway and towing an unmanned tank barge which action are you required to take?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Responsibilities of a towing vessel toward an unmanned barge • Basic safety requirements for tank barges (pollution, leaks, unauthorized access) • What actions are continuous duties versus special/rare procedures

💭 Think About

• Think about which option reflects an ongoing safety responsibility whenever you tow an unmanned tank barge, not just in special circumstances. • Ask yourself: which choice best prevents pollution, cargo loss, or tampering with the barge? • Consider which options sound like unusual actions that would only be taken in specific situations (e.g., during loading, inspection, or if there is a known problem).

✅ Before You Answer

• Eliminate any option that sounds unsafe or clearly contrary to good seamanship for a tank barge. • Ask whether a red flag is a standard, always‑required signal for this situation under current regulations. • Check which action you would logically need to maintain safety, security, and watertight integrity of an unmanned barge under tow.

Question 1 of 27070

While underway and towing an unmanned tank barge which action are you required to take?

Fly a red flag from the towing vessel

Take hourly soundings of any loaded tanks on the barge

Monitor the security and integrity of the tank barge

Open the tops of all empty tanks on the barge

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Question 1 of 2707066636ee728f7522a1c518e01

While underway and towing an unmanned tank barge which action are you required to take?

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Question 1 of 27070

While underway and towing an unmanned tank barge which action are you required to take?