🔍 Key Concepts

• 46 CFR regulations for tank barges and transfer of dangerous liquid cargoes • Restrictions on running cargo hoses or lines over towing vessels during transfer operations • The role and authority of the person in charge (PIC) of vessel and shore facility during cargo transfer

💭 Think About

• Think about why it might be dangerous to route cargo through or over the towing vessel during a transfer operation. • Consider whether any individual’s permission can override a specific regulatory prohibition about hose or line routing. • Ask yourself: if something goes wrong in the cargo line, what additional risks exist if the cargo is routed over the towing vessel?

✅ Before You Answer

• Check whether 46 CFR allows any exception for cargo lines passing over towing vessels during transfers. • Verify what the regulations say about the authority of the person in charge on the towing vessel versus the PIC at the facility. • Confirm whether cargo grade (e.g., grade C) changes the rule about routing cargo lines over the towing vessel, or if the rule applies to all grades.