After taking on fuel oil, the hoses should be disconnected and __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — drained into buckets or fuel tanks
Bunkering hoses must be drained into approved buckets or fuel tanks after transfer completion to prevent accidental overboard spills, environmental pollution, and violations of marine pollution prevention regulations.
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