Question 142Safety & Environmental - 1st Asst/Chief
70% to passCrude oil washing has which of the following disadvantages?
AAllows buildup of cargo residue on tank walls.
BWhen completed, more cargo is retained aboard the ship than with water washing.
CIts cleaning ability is very poor.
DIt requires following additional work procedures and close attention by the crew during cargo operations.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) It requires following additional work procedures and close attention by the crew during cargo operations. Crude oil washing is a process used to clean cargo tanks on oil tankers. One of the main disadvantages of this method is that it requires the crew to follow additional, more complex procedures and maintain close attention during the cargo operations. This is necessary to ensure the effectiveness of the crude oil washing and to prevent any safety or environmental issues. The other answer choices are not the primary disadvantages of crude oil washing.
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