Delivering vessel personnel may not begin bunkering unless:

(1) The tanker man meets the certification requirements under 46 C.F.R. Subpart 12.20 and has undergone annual training to become familiar with the requirements of this chapter.

(2) Access is provided to and from the receiving vessel that meets WAC 317-40-050(5).

(3) A pretransfer conference was held that met the requirements of WAC 317-40-070;

(4) A declaration of inspection was discussed in the pretransfer conference and signed by both persons in charge as required under 33 C.F.R. Sec. 156.120;

(5) The delivering vessel's person in charge ensures that communication between the receiving and delivering vessel is accomplished either visually and by voice, sound-powered telephone, radio, or air horn, as required under 33 C.F.R. Sec. 155.785; and

(6) The receiving vessel's person in charge has discussed procedures for informing the delivering vessel's person in charge before changing over tanks and beginning topping off.