Question 204Safety & Environmental - QMED
70% to passBunker "C" is classified as a grade _______________.
AA liquid
BB liquid
CE liquid
DD liquid
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) E liquid. Bunker "C" is a heavy fuel oil used for large marine diesel engines and is classified as an E liquid, which is the highest grade of liquid cargo under the US Coast Guard regulations. E liquids are considered the most hazardous and flammable type of liquid cargo that can be transported on a vessel. The other answer choices are incorrect because A) A liquid refers to less hazardous cargo, B) B liquid is a lower grade than E liquid, and D) D liquid is also a lower grade than the E liquid classification that applies to Bunker "C" fuel oil.
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