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It is the intent of this article that all persons performing duties and coordinating operations therein regulated shall be sufficiently experienced and capable to perform with competence and understanding in the interests of public safety. When any person is incompetent by reason of intoxication, disorderly conduct, obvious inexperience or a language barrier, the Chief shall summarily require operations to be discontinued.
Loading or discharging is not to commence until both, the Terminal Superintendent and officer in charge of tank vessel are satisfied that tank vessel is properly moored and all connections are properly made. At all times when a tank vessel is lying at a wharf, it shall have lines of such length and tightness as to prevent a surge of the vessel from placing stress on the hose.
After inspection has been completed by ship’s officer and terminal representative, proper connections have been made, an effective means of communication has been established, and the vessel is in all respects ready, the transfer of cargo shall be started at a low rate. After operating conditions have been checked and found satisfactory, the terminal representative or ship’s officer may be notified to proceed at a safe rate. When pressure is being built up on hose, joints shall be carefully watched for leaks. Pumping pressure shall not exceed allowable pressure on hose.
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