Lube oils and additives group of cargoes (excluding halogenated, phosphated, and ester types) usually poses no problems for carriage in coated cargo tanks, but contamination of cargo may be a problem which requires
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Option D: Thorough cleaning and drying of tanks before loading
For sensitive cargoes like lube oils, preventing contamination is paramount. Thorough cleaning and drying of cargo tanks before loading ensures no residues from previous cargoes or cleaning agents compromise the new cargo's quality, aligning with ISGOTT and CDI inspection standards.
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For sensitive cargoes like lube oils, preventing contamination is paramount. Thorough cleaning and drying of cargo tanks before loading ensures no residues from previous cargoes or cleaning agents compromise the new cargo's quality, aligning with ISGOTT and CDI inspection standards.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (CHEMCO).
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