🔍 Key Concepts

• Class 1 explosives handling and transfer requirements under 46 CFR • Role and authority of the Captain of the Port (COTP) for dangerous cargo and bunkering operations • Difference between bunkering (fueling) rules and cargo loading rules

💭 Think About

• Think about whether bunkering with explosives on board is treated as a higher-risk operation that might need specific Coast Guard involvement • Consider if the regulation limits bunkering by time of day or by approval/permission, and which of those is the controlling factor • Ask yourself: does having Class 1 explosives on board completely prohibit bunkering, or does it add an extra step or restriction?

✅ Before You Answer

• Check whether COTP approval is explicitly required in the regulations for bunkering when carrying Class 1 explosives • Verify if there is any stated daylight-only restriction for bunkering with explosives on board • Confirm whether normal bunkering procedures change once explosives are already loaded and secured for sea