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CHEMCO Exit Exam • Set 3 Question 27 of 30

Containment and Damage Control: which step is of highest importance for spill/damage control?

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Direct Answer

Option B: Actions toward controlling the immediate spread of the spill

Controlling the immediate spread of a spill is the highest priority in damage control. Prompt containment, as guided by emergency response plans and ISGOTT, prevents escalation, limits environmental impact, and facilitates safer subsequent actions.

All Options

A
All personnel entering a contaminated space shall wear PPE
B
Actions toward controlling the immediate spread of the spill (Correct Answer)
C
For each pair entering a space, a trained person with appropriate equipment, will be on standby.
D
Action steps minimizing the impact to the ship and crew.

Detailed Explanation & Context

Controlling the immediate spread of a spill is the highest priority in damage control. Prompt containment, as guided by emergency response plans and ISGOTT, prevents escalation, limits environmental impact, and facilitates safer subsequent actions.

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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