GSK Exit Exam • Set 3 Question 18 of 30
A ballast tank must not be pressurized as it will
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Direct Answer
Option A: Damage the tank
Pressurizing a ballast tank beyond its design limits can cause structural damage. Ballast tanks are designed to withstand hydrostatic pressure and normal venting, not over-pressurization.
All Options
A
Damage the tank
(Correct Answer)
B
Increase the draft
C
Sink the ship
D
Cause pollution
Detailed Explanation & Context
Pressurizing a ballast tank beyond its design limits can cause structural damage. Ballast tanks are designed to withstand hydrostatic pressure and normal venting, not over-pressurization.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • General Ship Knowledge (GSK).
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