A tug should not come alongside a tank...

A tug should not come alongside a tank...

Question 1 of 2707066636ee728f7522a1c518d21

A tug should not come alongside a tank vessel in way of its cargo tanks while it is loading grade A, B, or C cargo without the permission of the __________.

Question 1 of 27070

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A tug should not come alongside a tank vessel in way of its cargo tanks while it is loading grade A, B, or C cargo without the permission of the __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• 46 CFR regulations governing tank vessel loading and discharging • Who the person in charge is during cargo transfer operations • The difference between shoreside authorities (OCMI, fire department) and the vessel’s operational authority

💭 Think About

• During a cargo transfer, who has immediate operational control and responsibility for the safety of that specific transfer? • Which role is explicitly named in the regulations as having authority over starting, stopping, or changing transfer conditions? • Would an outside agency normally give real-time permission for a tug to come alongside, or would they set rules that someone on scene then applies?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify in 46 CFR (Tank Vessels – Cargo Handling) who is designated as the responsible individual during transfer of Grade A, B, or C cargoes. • Check which option is actually required by regulation to be present and in charge on board during transfer operations. • Confirm whether the cognizant OCMI or local fire department give standing rules, versus who gives on-the-spot permission for a tug to come alongside.