Question 1512 Deck General

The correct answer is C) The designated person in charge. The Declaration of Inspection is a document that must be completed before a tank vessel is loaded or unloaded. According to Coast Guard regulations, the designated person in charge of the transfer operation, either from the vessel or the shore facility, is responsible for completing and signing the Declaration of Inspection. The other options are incorrect because: A) The Coast Guard does not complete the Declaration of Inspection, they only oversee the process; B) The manager of the shore facility may be involved, but the designated person in charge is specifically responsible for the Declaration; and D) The American Bureau of Shipping is not involved in the daily operations and inspections of tank vessel loading and unloading.