Question 81Safety & Environmental - Assistant Engineer

The correct answer is C) vessel and facility are jointly and independently inspected by the designated persons in charge. The reason this is the correct answer is that the regulations require both the vessel and the shore side facility to be independently inspected by their respective designated persons in charge (DPCs) prior to conducting an oil transfer operation. This is outlined in the Declaration of Inspection requirements under 33 CFR 156.150. The DPCs of both the vessel and the facility must verify that all necessary equipment, procedures, and safety measures are in place before authorizing the transfer. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the regulatory requirements for the Declaration of Inspection process. The Coast Guard captain of the port is not required to directly inspect the vessel and facility, and the DPCs cannot inspect each other's operations, as they must remain independent in their assessments.