Regulationcurrent
33 CFR 156.160
Supervision by person in charge.
Current as of 2026-08-18 Government source
eCFR editorial compilationAuthoritative but unofficial
View source (a)No person may connect or disconnect a hose, top off a tank, or engage in any other critical procedures during the transfer operation unless the person in charge, required by § 156.120(s), supervises that procedure.#
(b)No person may start the flow of oil or hazardous material to or from a vessel unless instructed to do so by either person in charge.#
(c)No person may transfer oil or hazardous material to or from a vessel unless each person in charge is in the immediate vicinity and immediately available to the transfer personnel.#