The duties of the Terminal Superintendent shall be as follows:
1. Prior to the starting of cargo pumps for transferring operations, confer with the tank vessel officer, inspect the wharf and the vessel if necessary, as set forth in Sections 57.5706.4.7.35 and 57.5706.4.7.36.
2. Be responsible to see that not less than two qualified employees are in attendance, one of whom shall be on the wharf, and performing required duties in connection with transfer operations at all times when such operations are in progress between any tank vessel or terminal. One additional wharf man shall be provided for each additional ship or tank vessel.
3. Be responsible for the observance of all safety precautions prescribed, and instruct all terminal employees in the proper use of all firefighting equipment provided for the protection of terminal facilities and tank vessels in connection therewith.
4. Ascertain that signals and placards are displayed as required.
5. Not permit fires or open flame in any location in violation of this article.
6. Cause cargo hose to be properly connected and control valves properly manned.
7. See that the terminal crew is properly stationed and sufficiently instructed to perform transfer operations.
8. See that no cargo is transferred to any tank vessel where, in his opinion, a competent ship’s crew is not present or where, in his opinion, unsafe conditions prevail aboard the vessel.
9. See that all tank vessel loading connections are through the vessel’s pipe lines and not through an open hose in a hatch.
10. Before giving approval to start transfer operations, obtain from the Master or responsible tank vessel officer a signed statement that all safety requirements for which the Master is responsible have been complied with as specified elsewhere in this chapter. The Terminal Superintendent shall review the statement of the tank vessel officer and certify thereon that he has noted the same. This statement shall be available for inspection by the Chief.
11. Prohibit unauthorized or apparently intoxicated or disorderly persons from entering the dock or wharf or boarding the vessel. When the transfer of petroleum to or from the vessel has been discontinued, and when the vessel is ready for sea, the Terminal Superintendent shall supervise the movement of any such person to the vessel on which he is assigned, taking such precautions as are warranted under the circumstances to assure safe conduct.
12. Prohibit operation of automotive equipment within a distance of 100 feet of any tank vessel transferring liquefied petroleum gases, flammable liquids, combustible liquids, or products when tanks have previously contained flammable liquids, combustible liquids, or products and have not been purged of such vapors, except electrically operated automotive equipment approved for use in hazardous locations. In the event of a vapor emergency, he shall prohibit entrance of all vehicles except Fire Department equipment to the terminal property and shall prohibit the starting or operation of all vehicles already parked on the terminal property, except on his approval or if the Fire Department is present, on approval of the officer in command.
13. Have on file a correct list of all products being loaded or discharged. Such list shall include the name, flash point, and United States Coast Guard classification of the commodity.