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You are making tow. A loaded, open-hopper barge with independent tanks has placards, with alternating red and white quadrants, located at each side and end. You inspect the barge and find slight traces of water in the wing voids due to condensation. What should you do?

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Barge void spaces and condensation – normal vs. hazardous conditions • Purpose of red and white quadrant placards on hopper barges • Safe practices for accepting a barge in tow and ongoing monitoring

💭 Think About

• Is a small amount of water from condensation in wing voids automatically unsafe, or is it sometimes expected? • What is the main safety concern with these void spaces: the presence of a little water, or the possibility of undetected flooding or structural issues over time? • Which option balances safety with practical barge operations by including some form of continuous or follow-up action?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify what the red and white quadrant placards are indicating about the barge’s construction and potential hazards. • Think about whether normal condensation can be completely avoided in void spaces, or whether it must be monitored instead. • Check which answer choice includes an action to observe or protect against changing conditions over time, rather than treating a minor condition as an immediate disqualifier.

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