Which of the following applies to cargo tank safety valves?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — all of the above
Cargo tank safety relief valves are designed to prevent overpressurization, are held closed by weighted springs rather than tank pressure alone, often utilize pilot valves, and must never be manually popped open in port to avoid toxic or flammable vapor releases.
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