Question 958Deck General70% to pass
Who will certify the vessel to be gas free before entering the shipyard?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) A shoreside gas chemist.
Before a vessel can enter a shipyard, the vessel must be certified as "gas free" by a qualified shoreside gas chemist. This is a safety requirement to ensure there are no hazardous gases or vapors present on the vessel that could pose a risk during repair work in the shipyard. The chief officer, class society representative, or a company representative would not have the specialized training and certification required to make this determination. Only a dedicated, shoreside gas chemist has the expertise to properly test and certify the vessel as gas free prior to entering the shipyard.
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