U.S. regulations require having a responsible person... - USCG Deck General

U.S. regulations require having a responsible person present at the hatches of spaces containing Class 1 explosive materials. When does the requirement apply during cargo operations?

A any time the hatch containing the explosive is open whether the handling of cargo is in progress or not

B a responsible person is required to be in attendance only while the handling of cargo is in progress

C a responsible person is required to randomly check the loading process, not to maintain constant attendance

D from the commencement of loading Class 1 Explosives until the completion of the final load and the vessel departs

AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) any time the hatch containing the explosive is open whether the handling of cargo is in progress or not. The requirement for having a responsible person present at the hatches of spaces containing Class 1 explosive materials applies at all times the hatch is open, not just during the active handling of cargo. This is to ensure constant supervision and monitoring of the explosive materials, as they pose a significant safety risk. The other options are incorrect because they either do not require constant attendance (B and C) or only apply during the loading process (D), which does not cover the full time the explosives are present on the vessel.

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Question 707 Deck General

U.S. regulations require having a responsible person present at the hatches of spaces containing Class 1 explosive materials. When does the requirement apply during cargo operations?

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