Deck General USCG Q#1519 (Set 48)

Before a tank is to be crude oil washed, what position must the oxygen content in the tank must be measured at?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — one meter from the deck

ISGOTT guidelines mandate measuring oxygen content at a level one meter below the deck to ensure a representative sample of the tank atmosphere. This depth avoids potential stratification issues near the deckhead and ensures the inert gas blanket is effectively maintained throughout the crude oil washing process.

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