Your vessel has been loaded with Class 1 explosives and is secured for sea. In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following is true?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — you may take on bunkers without any approval
Under 33 CFR 126 and related U.S. port regulations, once a vessel is loaded with Class 1 explosives and properly secured for sea, routine bunkering operations may proceed without requiring explicit pre-approval from the Captain of the Port (COTP).
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