U.S. regulations require having a responsible person present at the hatches of spaces containing Class 1 explosive materials. When does the requirement apply during cargo operations?

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Any time the hatch containing the explosive is open whether the handling of cargo is in progress or not

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A responsible person is required to be in attendance only while the handling of cargo is in progress

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From the commencement of loading Class 1 Explosives until the completion of the final load and the vessel departs

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A responsible person is required to randomly check the loading process, not to maintain constant attendance

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