Question 2600Deck General70% to pass
Which type of vessel shall be required to have an emergency towing arrangement fitted at both ends?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) A 22,000 dwt ton tanker operated after Jan. 1, 1999.
The reasoning is that under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), tankers of 20,000 deadweight tons (DWT) and above constructed on or after January 1, 1999 are required to have an emergency towing arrangement fitted at both the bow and stern. This regulation ensures that these larger tankers can be safely towed in an emergency, reducing the risk of oil spills or other environmental damage. Options A, C, and D do not meet the specific criteria of a 22,000 DWT tanker constructed after the January 1, 1999 deadline, and therefore would not be subject to this emergency towing arrangement requirement.
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