TASCO Exit Exam • Set 8 Question 12 of 30
In case of an emergency scenario during Advanced Oil Tanker Cargo operations, what is the immediate first step?
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Direct Answer
Option B: Raise the alarm and notify Officer of the Watch / Duty Engineer
Immediate raising of the shipboard alarm and notifying the Officer of the Watch or Duty Engineer is the critical first action during an emergency, enabling rapid response and coordinated vessel-wide defense.
All Options
A
Attempt to fix without informing others
B
Raise the alarm and notify Officer of the Watch / Duty Engineer
(Correct Answer)
C
Evacuate vessel immediately without alert
D
Log the event in diary
Detailed Explanation & Context
Immediate raising of the shipboard alarm and notifying the Officer of the Watch or Duty Engineer is the critical first action during an emergency, enabling rapid response and coordinated vessel-wide defense.
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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