What document includes the pre-transfer checklist that needs to be signed by the Person In Charge (PIC)?

The Declaration of Inspection is the document that includes the pre-transfer checklist which must be signed by the Person In Charge (PIC). This document serves a critical function in ensuring that all safety and procedural measures are in place before the transfer of cargo begins. It typically outlines the procedures, checks, and confirmations required to ensure that both the loading and unloading operations are executed safely and in compliance with regulatory standards.

Having the PIC sign this document emphasizes their responsibility for overseeing that all conditions are met before the operation commences, thereby minimizing the risk of accidents and environmental incidents during the transfer process. This document is a key part of maintaining safety protocols and reflects the due diligence required in tanker operations.

The other documents serve different purposes: the Cargo Manifest is primarily a record of the commodities being loaded or discharged, the Safety Management Manual outlines the overall safety management policies and procedures of the ship, and the Ballast Water Record Book pertains to the management of ballast water rather than cargo transfer operations. These do not specifically address the pre-transfer inspection and checklist process necessary for safe cargo handling.