OCTCO/OCTF Exit Exam • Set 9 Question 7 of 30
Which of the following is a safety consideration when dealing with liquefied gas?
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Direct Answer
Option B: it's cold
A primary safety consideration when handling liquefied gas cargoes is cryogenic temperature (-162°C for LNG), which causes severe cryogenic burns and brittle fracture of ordinary ship steel.
All Options
A
its corrosive
B
it's cold
(Correct Answer)
C
it's cacogenic
D
its caustic
Detailed Explanation & Context
A primary safety consideration when handling liquefied gas cargoes is cryogenic temperature (-162°C for LNG), which causes severe cryogenic burns and brittle fracture of ordinary ship steel.
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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