Q9 (16 Marks)
IG & Scrubber system
MEKG • Written Exam
(a) What is the primary function of the Inert Gas System (IGS) on a modern oil tanker? (8)
(i) To increase cargo discharge speed.
(ii) To maintain the temperature of heavy crude oil.
(iii) To prevent explosions in cargo tanks by maintaining a low oxygen environment.
(iv) To eliminate static electricity in the pump room.
Briefly justify your answer.
(b) With a line diagram, indicate the safety equipments installed within the Inert Gas System of a tanker ship and explain the function of at least two equipments. (8)
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Jun 2026