On tankers using manually operated tank valves, what does the deck hand wheel indicator register?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — approximate number of turns the tank valve has been opened
Manually operated tank valves on tankers often utilize a stem-mounted indicator. Because these valves are typically gate or globe types, the indicator provides an approximate count of turns to show the valve's relative position, rather than a precise percentage of the disk lift or the actual liquid level.
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