the fuel when carried in a fuel containment system requiring a complete or partial secondary barrier, at temperatures below ____________, the ship shall also have a longitudinal bulkhead forming side tanks
Direct Answer
Option C: minus 55ºC
IGF Code requirements mandate that when fuel is carried at temperatures below minus 55ºC, the containment system requires a secondary barrier. To mitigate risks of hull steel brittle fracture, the ship must incorporate longitudinal bulkheads forming side tanks, providing essential protection against potential cryogenic fuel leakage.
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Detailed Explanation & Context
IGF Code requirements mandate that when fuel is carried at temperatures below minus 55ºC, the containment system requires a secondary barrier. To mitigate risks of hull steel brittle fracture, the ship must incorporate longitudinal bulkheads forming side tanks, providing essential protection against potential cryogenic fuel leakage.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Training for Ships subject to the IGF Code (AIGF).
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