What requirement applies to double hull tankers under MARPOL Annex I?
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Option D: Double bottom and wing ballast tanks separating cargo tanks from outer hull
MARPOL Annex I Regulation 19 mandates double-hull configurations for oil tankers, requiring double bottom and wing ballast tanks to physically separate cargo compartments from the outer hull, minimizing pollution risks during grounding or collision incidents.
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MARPOL Annex I Regulation 19 mandates double-hull configurations for oil tankers, requiring double bottom and wing ballast tanks to physically separate cargo compartments from the outer hull, minimizing pollution risks during grounding or collision incidents.
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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