Question 2615Deck General70% to pass
Which statement is TRUE when the Captain of the Port or Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection issues an order of suspension to the operator of a vessel concerning oil transfer operations?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) it includes a statement of each condition requiring corrective action.
When the Captain of the Port or Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection issues an order of suspension to the operator of a vessel concerning oil transfer operations, the order must include a statement of each condition requiring corrective action. This is specified in the regulations under 33 CFR 156.115(b), which states that the order must "state the reasons for the suspension and include a statement of each condition the operator must take to resume operations."
The other options are incorrect because: B) the order does not need to be in writing before it takes effect, as it can be issued verbally; C) the order is not always effective immediately, as the regulations allow the operator to resume operations once the required corrective actions have been taken.
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