Question 1 of 30
A ballast tank must not be pressurized as it will
A
Cause pollution
B
Damage the tank
C
Sink the ship
D
Increase the draft
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Damage the tank.
Pressurizing a ballast tank beyond its design limits can cause structural damage. Ballast tanks are designed to withstand hydrostatic pressure and normal venting, not over-pressurization.