What is the purpose of a high level alarm in gas tanker cargo operations?
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Option D: warns before an overfill condition develops
High-level alarms provide critical early auditory and visual warnings before a cargo tank reaches maximum allowable filling limits. Governed by the IGC Code, these independent safety systems prevent catastrophic overpressurization and liquid overflow during loading operations.
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High-level alarms provide critical early auditory and visual warnings before a cargo tank reaches maximum allowable filling limits. Governed by the IGC Code, these independent safety systems prevent catastrophic overpressurization and liquid overflow during loading operations.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations (LGTCO/LGTF).
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