Deck General USCG Q#882 (Set 27)

What should you use when hooking up a cargo hose to your vessel manifold?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — insulating flange or single length of non-conducting hose

To prevent static electricity ignition hazards and mitigate stray electrical currents between ship and shore, 33 CFR requires an insulating flange or a single non-conducting hose length.

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