A starting interlock in the ODME ensures
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Option D: the monitoring equipment is fully operational before commencing the discharge of the oil effluent at sea
The starting interlock on an Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment (ODME) system ensures that the system is fully calibrated and functional before any discharge begins, preventing accidental illegal discharge of oily water.
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The starting interlock on an Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment (ODME) system ensures that the system is fully calibrated and functional before any discharge begins, preventing accidental illegal discharge of oily water.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations (TASCO).
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