You are making tow. A loaded, open-hopper barge with... - USCG Deck General

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?

A Refuse to accept the barge until all wing voids are dry.

B Accept the barge and periodically check the wing voids.

C Accept the barge and when weather conditions permit run with the wing voids open to ventilate the spaces.

D Return the barge to the fleet and depart without the barge.

AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) Accept the barge and periodically check the wing voids. The reasoning is that slight traces of water in the wing voids due to condensation do not necessarily indicate an unsafe condition for the barge. As long as the wing voids are not fully flooded, it is acceptable to accept the barge and periodically check the wing voids to ensure the situation does not worsen. Option A of refusing the barge until the voids are completely dry is overly cautious, while options C and D are unnecessary and may be considered excessive actions given the minor nature of the issue.

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Question 1147 Deck General

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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