Tankerman · Transfer — Continuous Watch
During an oil transfer, the Person in Charge must ensure that:
- AOnly the facility need watch
- BThe watch may leave once the transfer starts
- CA continuous watch is maintained at the vessel and the transfer can be stopped immediately from the watch station✓ Correct
- DThe watch ends at shift change with no relief
Explanation
A continuous transfer watch is required so that leaks, alarms, hose problems, or mooring changes are caught at once and the transfer can be shut down immediately. Watch relief must be a proper turnover; the ability to stop the flow without delay is central to spill prevention.
Authority: 33 CFR 156.120; 33 CFR 155
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