Tankerman · Transfer — Procedures
A vessel's transfer procedures required by regulation must be:
- AMemorized by the crew and not written
- BProvided only to the Coast Guard
- CKept only at the company office
- DAvailable in writing at the transfer site✓ Correct
Explanation
Written transfer procedures must be available at the site so the PIC and crew can follow the approved sequence, rates, and shutdown steps. The pre-transfer conference references them.
Authority: 33 CFR 155.720; 33 CFR 156.120
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