Your vessel is taking on cargo oil when a small leak develops in the hose. You order the pumping stopped. Before you resume pumping, you should __________.

Correct Answer: Option A — replace the hose

Cargo hoses are pressure-rated components critical to containment. Per 33 CFR 154 and 155, any structural failure, such as a leak, compromises the integrity of the transfer system. Patching is prohibited for permanent repair; the hose must be replaced to ensure safe, leak-free cargo transfer operations.