Question 43 TK01 - Tank Vessel Assistant - Dangerous Liquids

The Correct Answer is B **Explanation for B (The designated person in charge):** The Declaration of Inspection (DOI) is a critical document required by maritime regulations (specifically 33 CFR 156.150) before the transfer of hazardous liquids (such as oil or chemicals) begins between a vessel and a shore facility. This document formally confirms that both the vessel and the facility have completed the necessary pre-transfer inspections, checked all required safety systems, and agreed upon the transfer procedures. The person responsible for overseeing and ensuring the safety of cargo transfer operations on both sides is the **designated person in charge (PIC)**, who is legally required to sign the Declaration of Inspection to certify its completion and accuracy. **Why the other options are incorrect:** * **A) The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS):** ABS is a classification society that sets standards for the design, construction, and maintenance of vessels. While they inspect vessels for classification purposes, they are not involved in the day-to-day operational safety checks or the signing of the Declaration of Inspection before cargo transfer. * **C) The manager of the shore facility:** While the manager oversees the entire facility, the responsibility for executing the immediate pre-transfer safety checks and legally certifying the DOI falls specifically to the designated person in charge (PIC) on the shore side, not necessarily the general manager. The PIC is the required signatory. * **D) The US Coast Guard (USCG):** The USCG is the regulatory and enforcement authority. They set the rules (like requiring the DOI), monitor compliance, and may inspect facilities, but they do not perform or sign the operational Declaration of Inspection for the commercial transfer of cargo.