Question 1014Deck General70% to pass
The term "load on top" is used on many crude oil carriers, what is this a method for?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) the loading of new cargo into a decanted slop tank as a procedure to minimize pollution.
The "load on top" method refers to a procedure used on crude oil carriers to minimize the discharge of oily water or slops during cargo operations. Instead of discharging the oily slops, the new cargo is loaded directly on top of the existing slops in a designated slop tank. This allows the oil in the slops to be recovered and included in the cargo, reducing the amount of pollution discharged. The other options do not accurately describe the purpose of the "load on top" method.
Related Questions
#1012 Which topic is NOT required to be discussed at the pre-transfer conference? #1013 What is required of the access to a cargo pump room on a tank vessel carrying grade D liquid cargo? #1015 Regulations require that cargo pumps in tank vessels carrying grade D liquid cargo shall be isolated from sources of vapor ignition by _______________.#1016 What causes the most frequent incidents of pollution during tanker operations? #1017 Each fire pump on a tankship must have a pressure gauge located at _______________.