Question 2641 Deck General
70% to passAccording to U.S. regulations, when a tank vessel is discharging cargo, each sea suction valve connected to the vessel's oil transfer, ballast, or cargo tank systems must be which of the following?
A
sealed or lashed closed
B
fitted with a blank flange
C
fitted with an anti-siphon device
D
lined up for immediate use
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) sealed or lashed closed. According to U.S. regulations, when a tank vessel is discharging cargo, each sea suction valve connected to the vessel's oil transfer, ballast, or cargo tank systems must be sealed or lashed closed. This is to prevent the accidental or unintended discharge of oil or other cargo during the transfer operation. The other options are incorrect because they do not match the regulatory requirement for the sea suction valves to be sealed or lashed closed.
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