Question 15 of 30
If you observe a safety or pollution hazard during fuel transfer (bunkering) operations, what is your immediate first action?
A
Sound the fire alarm
B
Shut down the transfer operation
C
Notify the ballast control operator
D
Wait for the person in charge to act
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Shut down the transfer operation.
Safety is the highest priority during any transfer operation. If a hazard is spotted, the immediate, mandatory step is to stop the transfer flow to prevent the hazard from escalating into a spill or fire.