Towing & Ship-Assist · Subchapter M — Designated Person
The 'Designated Person' required under a Subchapter M TSMS is responsible for:
- ASteering the vessel
- BMaintaining the engines only
- CCooking for the crew
- DMonitoring safety/pollution-prevention of operations with direct access to the highest level of management✓ Correct
Explanation
The Designated Person (DP) is a shoreside role that monitors the safety and environmental aspects of each vessel's operation and provides a link between vessels and management, with direct access to the highest levels of company management.
Authority: 46 CFR Subchapter M, Part 138
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