You are making tow. A loaded, open-hopper barge with independent tanks has placards, with alternating red and white quadrants, located at each side and end. You inspect the barge and find slight traces of water in the wing voids due to condensation. What should you do?

Correct Answer: Option B — Accept the barge and periodically check the wing voids.

Red and white quadrant placards indicate dangerous cargoes loaded in independent tanks. Minor condensation in wing voids is common; the crew should accept the barge and maintain periodic inspections of these non-cargo spaces to ensure integrity remains uncompromised.