Which of the following is not an acceptable means to measure a liquid level in a cyrogenic cargo tank?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — a sounding tape gage using blue chalk
Applying a sounding tape with blue chalk is strictly prohibited on cryogenic cargo tanks due to extreme low temperatures, which cause rapid flash-boiling, thermal shock, and potential atmospheric release. Approved closed or restricted gauging devices must be utilized.
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