USCG USCG Safety Deck
Set 2 • Question #45 of 105
Launch Interactive Practice Room An inert gas system installed on a tanker is designed to __________.
A
aid in the stripping and cleaning of cargo tanks
B
increase the rate of discharge of cargo
C
force toxic and explosive fumes from a cargo tank to vent to the outside atmosphere
D
lower the oxygen levels inside cargo tanks, making explosion nearly impossible
✓ Correct Answer
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Under USCG Deck Safety, SOLAS Chapter III, and 46 CFR regulations, when addressing 'An inert gas system installed on a tanker is designed to', the mandated standard is: 'lower the oxygen levels inside cargo tanks, making explosion nearly impossible'.
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