Tankerman · Safety — Hot Work
Hot work in or near cargo/ballast spaces on a tank vessel requires, before it begins:
- AOnly the master's verbal okay
- BRemoval of all fire extinguishers
- CNothing if done quickly
- DA permit, gas-free/safe-for-hot-work testing, and isolation of the area✓ Correct
Explanation
Hot work demands a permit system: atmosphere tested gas-free and below the LEL (and 'safe for hot work'), adjacent spaces checked, sources of vapor isolated, fire watch posted, and Coast Guard/marine chemist requirements met for spaces that held flammable cargo.
Authority: 33 CFR 35; ISGOTT; NFPA 312
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