Question 1514Deck General70% to pass
The person in charge on the vessel and the person in charge at the facility must hold a meeting before starting the transfer of oil. Who must decide to start the transfer?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) Both persons in charge.
The requirement for both the person in charge on the vessel and the person in charge at the facility to decide to start the transfer of oil is specified in the regulations governing oil transfer operations. Specifically, 33 CFR 156.120 states that "The person in charge of the vessel and the person in charge of the facility must hold a meeting before starting the transfer operation to ensure that the requirements of this subpart are understood by both persons." This clearly indicates that the decision to start the transfer must be made jointly by both persons in charge.
The other options are incorrect because A) only the person in charge on the vessel cannot decide alone, B) the person in charge at either location cannot decide alone, and D) the person in charge at the facility alone cannot decide to start the transfer.
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