Question 2244Deck General70% to pass
Who may serve as the "person in charge" of loading and discharge operations aboard a tankship?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) A credentialed officer who holds a tankerman-PIC endorsement.
This is because under US Coast Guard regulations, the "person in charge" of loading and discharge operations aboard a tankship must be a credentialed officer who holds a valid tankerman-PIC (Person-In-Charge) endorsement. This endorsement certifies that the officer has the necessary training and qualifications to safely oversee these critical operations.
The other options are incorrect because a pumpman with a tankerman assistant endorsement, the Master, or the bosun do not have the specific tankerman-PIC qualifications required to serve as the person in charge of loading and discharge.
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