LGTCO/LGTF Exit Exam • Set 5 Question 10 of 30
Float gauges installed on liquefied gas tankers are an example of which gauging category?
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Direct Answer
Option B: Restricted gauging
Float gauges on gas ships utilize internal floats and tape mechanisms enclosed in gas-tight housings, categorized under operational standards as restricted/closed penetrating devices.
All Options
A
Closed devices which do not penetrate the cargo tank
B
Restricted gauging
(Correct Answer)
C
Closed devices which penetrate the cargo tank
D
Indirect ullage systems
Detailed Explanation & Context
Float gauges on gas ships utilize internal floats and tape mechanisms enclosed in gas-tight housings, categorized under operational standards as restricted/closed penetrating devices.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (LGTCO/LGTF).
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