Question 1071 Deck Safety

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During fueling, all doors, hatches, and ports _______________.

A should be opened
B should be closed
C to windward should be opened and the ones to leeward should be closed
D to leeward should be opened and the ones to windward should be closed
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) should be closed. During the fueling process, all doors, hatches, and ports should be closed to prevent the entry of any sparks or flames, which could potentially ignite the fuel vapors. This is a standard safety precaution required by regulations governing the fueling of vessels. The other options are incorrect because opening doors, hatches, and ports, either to windward or leeward, would increase the risk of ignition and pose a serious safety hazard.

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