Question 1169 Deck General

The correct answer is C) The midpoint of the barge. The remote shutdown station for cargo pumps on a tank barge carrying oil is typically located at the midpoint of the barge, as this position provides the best access and visibility for the operator to quickly shut down the pumps in an emergency. This is in accordance with Coast Guard regulations that require the remote shutdown to be located in a readily accessible position away from the pump. The other options are incorrect because: A) The forward rake end may not provide the necessary visibility and access; B) The loading dock is not the proper location for the remote shutdown; and D) Locating it within 25 feet of the pump engine does not meet the requirement for it to be in a readily accessible position away from the pump.