Question 958 Deck General

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.