Deck General USCG Question #1397 (Set 44)

On tankers ullages are measured from what point?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — an above-deck datum such as the top of the ullage pipe

Ullage is the distance from the surface of the liquid to a fixed reference point above the liquid, known as the ullage datum. This datum is typically the top of the ullage pipe or a specific gauging point on the deck, ensuring consistent measurements regardless of the tank's internal structure.

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