You are operating an ocean-going vessel of 322 gross... - USCG Deck General

You are operating an ocean-going vessel of 322 gross tons. If your vessel does NOT have an oily-water separator then she must have a fixed piping system to discharge oily ballast to a shore facility. This system must include _______________.

A at least two pumps that may be put in line

B containment capacity for at least 5 gallons at the tank vents

C at least two outlets accessible from the weather deck

D a means to stop each pump near the discharge outlet

AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) a means to stop each pump near the discharge outlet. This is because the regulations for ocean-going vessels without an oily-water separator require a fixed piping system to discharge oily ballast to a shore facility. This system must include a means to stop each pump near the discharge outlet, to allow the operator to control the discharge and prevent accidental spills. The other options are incorrect because they do not address the key requirement of having a means to stop the pumps near the discharge point. Having multiple pumps, containment capacity, or multiple discharge outlets are not the primary regulatory requirements for this type of system.

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You are operating an ocean-going vessel of 322 gross tons. If your vessel does NOT have an oily-water separator then she must have a fixed piping system to discharge oily ballast to a shore facility. This system must include _______________.

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