OCTCO/OCTF Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 2 of 30
What type of pump is most commonly used as main cargo pump on crude oil tankers?
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Direct Answer
Option A: High-capacity steam turbine or motor driven centrifugal pump
Centrifugal pumps provide the high volumetric flow rates required for efficient bulk liquid transfer on crude oil tankers, driven safely by vertical steam turbines or explosion-proof electric motors.
All Options
A
High-capacity steam turbine or motor driven centrifugal pump
(Correct Answer)
B
Gear pump
C
Hand piston pump
D
Diaphragm pump
Detailed Explanation & Context
Centrifugal pumps provide the high volumetric flow rates required for efficient bulk liquid transfer on crude oil tankers, driven safely by vertical steam turbines or explosion-proof electric motors.
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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