Who may serve as the "person in charge" of...

Who may serve as the "person in charge" of...

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Who may serve as the "person in charge" of loading and discharge operations aboard a tankship?

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Who may serve as the "person in charge" of loading and discharge operations aboard a tankship?

🔍 Key Concepts

• 46 CFR Part 13 – Tankerman endorsements and their authority • Meaning of PIC (Person in Charge) in cargo transfer operations on tank vessels • Difference between having a tankerman endorsement and specifically a tankerman-PIC endorsement

💭 Think About

• Think about which option clearly indicates someone who is formally authorized by regulation to take responsibility for cargo transfer operations, not just someone experienced or senior. • Ask yourself: does the title or endorsement in each choice explicitly include being the person in charge of transfers, or could that person only work under someone else’s supervision? • Consider whether holding a general officer credential or being the Master automatically satisfies the specific endorsement requirements in 46 CFR Part 13.

✅ Before You Answer

• Check who, under 46 CFR Part 13, is allowed to be designated in writing as the person in charge (PIC) of transfer operations. • Verify which endorsements are assistant-level versus in-charge-level for tankermen. • Confirm whether simply being the Master or a senior unlicensed crew member (like the Bosun) is enough without the specific PIC endorsement.