CHEMCO Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 6 of 30
An inert gas system is required to be fitted:
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Direct Answer
Option C: On crude oil tankers of above 20,000 tonnes deadweight
An inert gas system is mandated by SOLAS and MARPOL for crude oil tankers exceeding 20,000 tonnes deadweight. This is to prevent cargo ignition by maintaining a non-flammable atmosphere in the cargo tanks.
All Options
A
On all tankers of above 20,000 tonnes deadweight
B
On product tankers of above 20,000 tonnes deadweight
C
On crude oil tankers of above 20,000 tonnes deadweight
(Correct Answer)
D
On chemical tankers of above 20,000 tonnes deadweight
Detailed Explanation & Context
An inert gas system is mandated by SOLAS and MARPOL for crude oil tankers exceeding 20,000 tonnes deadweight. This is to prevent cargo ignition by maintaining a non-flammable atmosphere in the cargo tanks.
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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