What is the function of stripping pumps during cargo discharge?
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Option A: Drain remaining oil liquid from tank bottoms and suction lines
Stripping pumps, operating at lower capacities with high suction heads, are deployed during the final stages of cargo discharge. Per ISGOTT, their primary function is to evacuate remaining liquid hydrocarbons from tank bottoms and piping networks to minimize retention.
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Detailed Explanation & Context
Stripping pumps, operating at lower capacities with high suction heads, are deployed during the final stages of cargo discharge. Per ISGOTT, their primary function is to evacuate remaining liquid hydrocarbons from tank bottoms and piping networks to minimize retention.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (OCTCO/OCTF).
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