The person in charge on the vessel and the person in charge at the facility must hold a meeting before starting the transfer of oil. Who must decide to start the transfer?

Correct Answer: Option C — Both persons in charge

33 CFR 156.120 mandates that both the vessel and facility Persons-in-Charge must agree to start the transfer. This mutual verification ensures that all safety checks are complete, communication is established, and both sides are ready to handle the pressures and volumes involved in the operation.