According to U.S. regulations, which of the following... - USCG Deck General

According to U.S. regulations, which of the following does not qualify as a discharge of oil?

A Discharging oil into the sea for pollution research.

B Pumping oil overboard through a fixed piping system.

C Leakage of oil to the water by an improperly blanked transfer hose.

D Spilling oil on the main deck and having it flow over the side.

AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) Discharging oil into the sea for pollution research. According to U.S. regulations, discharging oil into the sea for the purpose of pollution research does not qualify as a discharge of oil that is prohibited. The regulations allow for such discharges as long as they are conducted in a controlled manner and for the specific purpose of studying oil pollution. In contrast, options B, C, and D all describe uncontrolled discharges of oil that would be considered illegal under U.S. laws and regulations.

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