OCTCO/OCTF Exit Exam • Set 6 Question 3 of 30
The total capacity of all slop tanks on an oil tanker normally should be?
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Direct Answer
Option C: 3% of the total oil carrying capacity of ship
Under MARPOL Annex I, the total capacity of slop tanks on an oil tanker must normally not be less than 3% of the vessel's total oil cargo carrying capacity (or 2% for SBT tankers).
All Options
A
1% of the total oil carrying capacity of ship
B
2% of the total oil carrying capacity of ship
C
3% of the total oil carrying capacity of ship
(Correct Answer)
D
4% of the total oil carrying capacity of ship
Detailed Explanation & Context
Under MARPOL Annex I, the total capacity of slop tanks on an oil tanker must normally not be less than 3% of the vessel's total oil cargo carrying capacity (or 2% for SBT tankers).
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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