Of extreme importance in the duties of the loading master-PIC is continuous radio communication with the vessel person-in-charge who will be a Tankerman-PIC if transferring with a barge or a deck officer of the Merchant Marine if the transfer is with a tanker ship.
Of utmost significance in the responsibilities of the loading master-PIC is uninterrupted radio contact with the vessel person-in-charge, who will be a Tankerman-PIC if transferring via barge or a deck officer of the Merchant Marine if the transfer involves a tanker ship.