Pressure-vacuum relief valves on tank vessel cargo tanks should be kept in good working order to prevent __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — damage to tank boundaries
Pressure-vacuum (P/V) relief valves prevent excessive pressure or vacuum buildup within cargo tanks during loading, discharging, or thermal expansion. Keeping them in good working order prevents structural deformation, rupture, or collapse of the tank boundaries and bulkheads.
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