According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), no vessel can come alongside or remain alongside a tank vessel while it is loading A, B, or C grade cargo without having the permission of the __________.
• 46 CFR regulations for tank vessels and transfer operations • Role and authority of the Captain of the Port (COTP) under Coast Guard regulations • Difference between vessel owner/master authority vs. federal safety authority during hazardous cargo operations
• Ask yourself: when highly flammable cargo is being loaded, who has the legal safety authority over the entire operation area, not just over the ship or terminal? • Which of these choices represents a federal official with regulatory enforcement power, rather than just a commercial or shipboard role? • In hazardous cargo situations, does the Coast Guard usually leave final permission to private parties or to a designated Coast Guard official?
• Verify in 46 CFR which official is granted specific authority during transfer of dangerous liquid cargoes. • Check which choice corresponds to an official Coast Guard position/title rather than a company role. • Confirm that the correct role has explicit authority over movements and mooring of vessels in the port area, especially around tank vessels.
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