Tankerman · Safety — Hot Work
Before hot work (welding/cutting) may be done on or near a cargo tank, the space must be certified by a:
- AShip's cook
- BMarine Chemist (or other authorized competent person) as gas-free / safe for hot work✓ Correct
- CCargo surveyor
- DPort agent
Explanation
A Certificated Marine Chemist (or other authorized person) tests the space and issues a certificate stating it is gas-free and safe for hot work before any ignition source is permitted near cargo tanks.
Authority: Tank Vessel Operations — Hot Work
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