🔍 Key Concepts

• Cargo transfer operations requirements in 33 CFR (e.g., parts 154/156) • Responsibilities of the vessel or facility operator versus outside organizations • Difference between regulatory oversight (Coast Guard/ABS/NCB) and day‑to‑day operational duties

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: who is physically present and responsible for the safe condition of hoses before each transfer and at regular intervals? • Which organizations mainly set standards, approve plans, or survey ships, rather than routinely inspecting individual hoses for every transfer? • Think about similar requirements: when equipment must be tested on a schedule, who usually signs off in the logbook or checklist on a normal workday?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify in 33 CFR (oil or hazardous material transfer sections) who is explicitly named as responsible for hose inspection and testing. • Check which listed organizations (NCB, ABS, Captain of the Port) generally provide survey, classification, or enforcement, not routine operational checks. • Confirm that the correct choice is the one that has continuous operational control over the transfer equipment, not just periodic regulatory or classification visits.