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GASCO Exit Exam • Set 5 Question 9 of 30

What is the method used to prevent any further lowering of the hull steel temperature due to damaged insulation?

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Direct Answer

Option D: By flooding ballast tanks with sea water around any affected cargo tank

The correct answer is By flooding ballast tanks with sea water around any affected cargo tank. This complies with established gas tanker operational standards, thermodynamics, and the IGC Code safety requirements.

All Options

A
By flooding the ballast tanks with CO2 around the affected cargo tank
B
By sending ship's crew to scaling off the ice formed on the surfaces of the hull steel
C
By injecting nitrogen gas inside the ballast tanks around the affected cargo tank
D
By flooding ballast tanks with sea water around any affected cargo tank (Correct Answer)

Detailed Explanation & Context

The correct answer is By flooding ballast tanks with sea water around any affected cargo tank. This complies with established gas tanker operational standards, thermodynamics, and the IGC Code safety requirements.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Training for Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (GASCO).

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