Who must sign the Declaration of Inspection...

🔍 Key Concepts

• 33 CFR Part 156 – especially the sections on oil and hazardous material transfer operations • Meaning of "person in charge" in transfer regulations vs the official title of Master or Captain of the Port • Who actually conducts and directly supervises the transfer operation on both the vessel and the facility

💭 Think About

• Think about who is physically responsible for making sure all transfer connections, communications, and emergency procedures are ready right before starting transfer • Ask yourself: Is the Captain of the Port involved in every individual transfer, or do they set regulations and oversight only? • Consider whether the regulation talks about job titles (like Master) or functional roles (like the individual designated to be in charge of the transfer)

✅ Before You Answer

• Check in 33 CFR 156.150 who is identified to complete and sign the Declaration of Inspection • Verify whether the regulation names a single specific role or several different people that must sign • Confirm if the regulation distinguishes between the vessel’s overall command (Master) and the designated transfer supervisor(s) on the vessel and/or facility

Who must sign the Declaration of Inspection made before oil transfer operations?

Master of the vessel

Captain of the Port

Person(s) in charge

All of the above

🔍 Key Concepts

💭 Think About

✅ Before You Answer