Question 105Safety & Environmental - QMED70% to pass
When the scuppers are plugged and an oil spill occurs on deck, you should _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) use absorbent material, such as sawdust, to clean up the spill.
When the scuppers are plugged and an oil spill occurs on deck, the proper response is to use absorbent materials to clean up the spill. This is because discharging the oil overboard, even with water or solvents, would violate marine pollution regulations and could result in fines or other penalties. The best practice is to contain the spill on deck, clean it up using absorbent materials, and then properly dispose of the contaminated absorbents. The other options would all involve illegal discharges of oil, which is not permitted.
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