You are berthed at a cargo facility where you have just completed discharging a dangerous cargo. You must complete topside repairs involving hot work before sailing. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Correct Answer: Option B — The Captain of the Port may give specific approval to make hot work repairs.

Title 46 CFR and local Captain of the Port (COTP) regulations dictate that performing hot work adjacent to dangerous cargo handling areas requires specific authorization and approval from the COTP to ensure all safety mitigations are satisfied.