USCG USCG Safety Eng
Set 2 • Question #50 of 254
Launch Interactive Practice Room When taking soundings on a floating MODU, the tape should be lowered and brought back quickly to __________.
A
reduce the time the sounding tube is open
B
avoid creating a spark
C
lessen the effect of roll or pitch on the reading
✓ Correct Answer
D
lessen the effect of heave on the reading
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Under MARPOL, SOLAS, and USCG Marine Engineering Safety regulations, regarding 'When taking soundings on a floating MODU, the tape should be lowered and brought back quickly to', the mandated standard is: 'lessen the effect of roll or pitch on the reading'.
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