Question 57Safety & Environmental - Assistant Engineer

The correct answer is B) The tanks which are safe to enter when the certificate was issued. A marine chemist's certificate on a tank barge provides information on the safety status of the vessel's tanks. It specifies which tanks have been tested and deemed safe for entry by personnel, based on the absence of hazardous atmospheres or flammable vapors. This is critical safety information for crew members and anyone needing to access the barge's tanks. The other options are incorrect because a marine chemist's certificate does not directly provide information on the number of fire extinguishers required (A), the barge's stability characteristics (C), or the quality of the cargo (D). Those would be covered by other documentation and regulations.