When the cofferdam to be purged to check the leakage and remove the leaked oil?
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Option B: Before starting the cargo operation and after the cargo operation is completed
Cofferdams adjacent to cargo tanks must be purged and checked before cargo operations commence to ensure no leakage is present, and again after completion to verify the integrity of the bulkheads during the operation. This is a vital practice for preventing pollution and fire hazards.
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Cofferdams adjacent to cargo tanks must be purged and checked before cargo operations commence to ensure no leakage is present, and again after completion to verify the integrity of the bulkheads during the operation. This is a vital practice for preventing pollution and fire hazards.
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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