Question 3577 Deck General

The correct answer is C) capped and checked for leaks. Before backloading portable tanks or drums onto an offshore supply vessel, it is critical to check that each tank is capped and checked for leaks. This ensures that the tanks are properly sealed and do not pose a risk of spills or leaks during transport. Checking for leaks is a key safety precaution required by regulations to prevent environmental contamination and ensure the safe handling of hazardous materials. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not address the primary safety concern of preventing leaks. Coating the tanks with non-corrosive protection (A) or painting them in a specific pattern (B) may be additional requirements, but they do not directly address the need to check for leaks. Mounting the tanks on pallets (D) is a separate handling requirement and does not ensure the tanks themselves are properly sealed.