Question 21 of 30
Most minor oil product spills occurring during shipboard operations are caused by:
A
Equipment failure
B
Human error
C
Major casualties
D
Unforeseeable weather conditions
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Human error.
Most minor spills result from human error—such as forgetting to close a valve or failing to monitor gauges—rather than catastrophic equipment failure. Vigilance and adherence to procedures are the best preventions against these spills.