Question 1213Deck General70% to pass
Your vessel is taking on fuel when a small leak develops in the hose. You order the pumping stopped. Before you resume pumping, you should _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) replace the hose.
When a small leak develops in the fuel hose during bunkering operations, the safest course of action is to stop the pumping immediately and replace the faulty hose before resuming the fuel transfer. Repairing the hose with a patch (option D) is not recommended, as it may not provide a secure seal and could lead to further leaks. Placing a drip pan and plugging the scuppers (option C) would only contain the spill temporarily, but does not address the root cause of the leak. Notifying the terminal superintendent (option A) is not the first priority in this situation - the immediate focus should be on stopping the leak and ensuring the safe resumption of fuel transfer.
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