You are berthed at a cargo facility where you have just completed discharging a dangerous cargo from your barge. You must complete topside repairs on the barge involving hot work before sailing. Which statement is TRUE?

Correct Answer: Option B — The facility operator must notify the Captain of the Port before conducting welding or hotwork.

Before conducting hot work topside on a barge adjacent to a cargo facility, 33 CFR and 46 CFR safety regulations require the facility operator to formally notify the Captain of the Port to maintain strict oversight of hazardous operations.