Question 2614 Deck General

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Your vessel is at a dock taking bunkers. If oil begins to flow out of a tank vent, what should you do FIRST?

A Signal the shore control point to shut down.
B Close the valve on the tank vent line.
C Open the intake valve to an adjacent tank.
D Set out drip pans and sawdust and begin to mop up the spill.
AI Explanation

You are correct, the answer A) Signal the shore control point to shut down is the correct response. The reasoning is that if oil begins to flow out of a tank vent, the first priority is to signal the shore control point to shut down the transfer operation. This allows the shore personnel to stop the flow of oil into your vessel and prevent further spillage. Closing the valve on the tank vent line (option B) or opening an adjacent tank (option C) would not address the immediate need to stop the transfer and source of the spill. Option D, setting out drip pans and mopping up, should only be done after the transfer has been stopped to contain the spill.

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