Question 2595 Deck General

The correct answer is D) plugging the scuppers. Scuppers are the openings in the deck that allow water and other liquids to drain overboard. Plugging the scuppers is the most effective way to prevent small oil spills on deck from going overboard. This is because scuppers provide a direct path for liquids to flow off the deck and into the water. By plugging the scuppers, you can contain the spill on the deck, allowing for proper cleanup and disposal. The other options are incorrect because they do not directly address the issue of preventing liquids from draining overboard. Plugging sounding pipes, vents, or closing vent lids may help in some situations, but they do not specifically target the scuppers, which are the primary drainage points on the deck.