When the scuppers are plugged and an oil spill occurs on deck, you should __________.

Correct Answer: Option D — use absorbent material, such as sawdust, to clean up the spill

When an oil spill occurs on deck, scuppers must remain plugged to prevent the oil from entering the sea. The spill must be contained and cleaned using absorbent materials or mechanical recovery. Washing oil overboard is a violation of MARPOL and federal law, carrying severe civil and criminal penalties.