Deck General USCG Question #5356 (Set 167)

What are cargo tanks carrying grades D or E liquids on tank barges required to be ventilated with?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — gooseneck vents and flame screens

Title 46 CFR permits cargo tanks carrying lower-volatility Grades D or E liquids on tank barges to be ventilated using standard gooseneck vents equipped with approved wire mesh flame screens rather than mechanical power systems.

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