Question 24 of 30
A starting interlock in the ODME ensures
A
the monitoring equipment is fully operational before commencing the discharge of the oil effluent at sea
B
prevents malfunctioning of the system
C
that an alarm is given off when the system malfunctions
D
stops discharge of the oil effluent when the oil content exceeds 5 part per million
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: the monitoring equipment is fully operational before commencing the discharge of the oil effluent at sea.
The starting interlock on an Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment (ODME) system ensures that the system is fully calibrated and functional before any discharge begins, preventing accidental illegal discharge of oily water.