Question 2613 Deck General

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An individual must be which of the following to serve as the person in charge of oil cargo transfer operations onboard a self-propelled tank vessel?

A be licensed only
B be a certified tankerman (PIC)
C be 30 years old
D have a letter from the company stating his qualification
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) be a certified tankerman (PIC). To serve as the person in charge of oil cargo transfer operations onboard a self-propelled tank vessel, an individual must be a certified tankerman (PIC), which stands for "Person In Charge". This is a specific certification required by the US Coast Guard regulations for personnel handling the transfer of oil cargo on tank vessels. The other options (A, C, and D) are not sufficient on their own to meet the qualification requirements for this role.

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