Your vessel is carrying 24,000 barrels (3816 cubic metres) of oil for discharge. The cargo hoses have an inside diameter of eight inches. The container around the loading manifold must hold
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Option D: three barrels
Under industry standards, the containment capacity of the drip tray beneath the cargo manifold is sized based on the manifold size to ensure it can contain potential initial spills during connection/disconnection; for an 8-inch hose, this requirement is typically 3 barrels.
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Under industry standards, the containment capacity of the drip tray beneath the cargo manifold is sized based on the manifold size to ensure it can contain potential initial spills during connection/disconnection; for an 8-inch hose, this requirement is typically 3 barrels.
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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