USCG Exam PracticeFueling procedures and pollution prevention
Under 33 CFR §155.320, a ship of 300 gross tons or more but less than 1,600 gross tons, constructed after June 30, 1974, must have a fixed container or enclosed deck area around each fuel oil tank vent, overflow, and fill pipe with a minimum capacity of what?
- A. 5 U.S. gallons
- ✓ One-half barrelCorrect
- C. One barrel
- D. Two barrels
Why B is correct
33 CFR §155.320(a)(1) requires ships of 300 or more but less than 1,600 gross tons constructed after June 30, 1974 to have fixed containment of at least one-half barrel capacity. The one-barrel requirement applies only to ships of 1,600 gross tons or more per §155.320(a)(2).
Cited:33 CFR §155.320