OCTCO/OCTF Exit Exam • Set 6 Question 10 of 30
Why is a warning sign displayed at the gangway or access point of a barge during cargo transfer?
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Direct Answer
Option B: To keep visitors away from the barge-No smoking, no open lights, no visitors
Warning safety notices ('No Smoking, No Naked Lights, No Unauthorized Visitors') are posted at vessel gangways and barge access points to prevent potential ignition sources in the cargo area.
All Options
A
To indicate any health risk if applicable
B
To keep visitors away from the barge-No smoking, no open lights, no visitors
(Correct Answer)
C
To designate smoking areas
D
To indicate if the cargo is a marine pollutant
Detailed Explanation & Context
Warning safety notices ('No Smoking, No Naked Lights, No Unauthorized Visitors') are posted at vessel gangways and barge access points to prevent potential ignition sources in the cargo area.
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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