SAMPLE LETTER OF SERVICE - TANKERMAN-PIC (Barge) Dangerous Liquids - Transfer Record

Sep 15, 2026

Sample company service letter template certifying an applicant’s employment period and demonstrated service on tank vessels certified for dangerous liquids or tank barges. The letter describes supervised participation in at least ten transfers with specified loading and discharge activities, cargo types transferred, and competency in inspections, inspection declarations, hose/loading-arm connections, cargo system line-up, transfer execution, and securing procedures. Includes instructions for an accompanying tankerman-PIC transfer record with dates, vessel/barge, cargo, supervising tankerman, operation types, and start/finish times, plus optional DOT drug-screen statements and official signature details.

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SAMPLE LETTER OF SERVICE - TANKERMAN-PIC (Barge) Dangerous Liquids

Employment and supervised transfer certification

Cargo list and demonstrated supervision capabilities

Merchant Mariners Document recommendation

Accompanying transfer record requirements

Optional DOT drug-screen statement options

TRANSFER RECORD FOR TANKERMAN -PIC (Barge) DL

SAMPLE LETTER OF SERVICE -TANKERMAN-PIC (Barge) Dangerous Liquids (Must be on company letterhead) (Current date) USCG Regional Exam Center USCG Regional Exam Center 200 Jefferson Ave . , Suite 1302 -or- 1222 Spruce St. , Room 7 . 105 Memphis , TN 38103 St. Louis , MO 63103 This is to certify that (Applicant 's Name) , has been employed by this company from (date) to (date) . During this period of employment he/she has had at least ( either) 60 days of service on one or more tank vessels certified to carry dangerous liquids . ( or) six months of service related to tank barges (include service time specifics) . (Applicant’s name) participated , under the supervision of a documented tankerman in at least ten transfers , each of at least four hours duration , including at least five loadings and five discharges , including two commencements and two completions of loading , and two commencement and two completions of discharge , under the supervision of a documented tankerman . (Attach detailed transfer records .) The following cargos classified as dangerous liquids were transferred: (List names of cargos .) (Applicant’s name) has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the signer that he is fully capable of supervising transfers of liquid cargo , including: pre-transfer inspections conferences and execution of the Declaration of Inspection; connection of cargo hoses or loading-arms; line-up of the cargo system for loading or discharge; start of liquid flow during loading; start of cargo pump and increase of pressure to normal discharge pressure; calculation of loading rates; monitoring topping-off of cargo tanks during loading; stripping of cargo tanks; disconnection of the cargo hoses or loading arms; and securing the cargo systems . W e therefore recommend (Applicant’s name) for a Merchant Mariners Document endorsed as Tankerman-PIC ( Barge) Dangerous Liquids . (Signature of company official) Company official 's name, Title The accompanying transfer record must include date , vessel or barge name , cargo , name of supervising tankerman , typeof operation (load, offload, commencement, completion) and time of start and finish for each transfer . It must be signed by a company official and include the official’s name , title , address , and phone number . W hen applicable , one of the following statements included in the service letter will satisfy the DOT drug screen requirement. W e suggest you also include the name of the lab which did the test. 1 . "(Name of Employee) was chemically tested on (date sample was given) in accordance with 46 CFR 16.220 ( Periodic Testing) . The results of this test were negative . He has had no subsequent positive drug test to date . " 2 . “If the employee was given a Pre-employment test within the past six months, the following entry applies: "(Name of Employee) was chemically tested on (date sample was given) in accordance with 46 CFR 16.210 ( Pre-Employment Testing) . The results of this test were negative . He has had no subsequent positive drug test to date . " 3. "(Name of Employee) has been subject to a random testing program meeting the criteria of 46 CFR 16.230 for at least 60 days during the previous 185 days , has not failed a chemical test for dangerous drugs , and has not refused to participate in required chem ical tests . " TRANSFER RECORD FOR TANKERMAN -PIC (Barge) DL Name: DATE OF VESSEL OR CARGO OR NAME OF SUPERVISING OPERATIONS 1 . loading 2 . offloading TIME TRANSFER BARGE NAME PRODUCT TANKERMAN 3. hookup 4 . disconnect START/STOP | 1 . | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2 . | | | | | | | 3 . | | | | | | | 4 . | | | | | | | 5 . | | | | | | | 6 . | | | | | | | 7 . | | | | | | | 8 . | | | | | | | 9 . | | | | | | | 10. | | | | | | | 1 1 . | | | | | | | 13. | | | | | | | 14 . | | | | | | | 15 . | | | | | | |

FAQs

What employment and service period details must be included in the service letter?

The letter must certify the applicant’s employment dates and confirm service totaling at least 60 days on certified tank vessels for dangerous liquids, or six months related to tank barges with service time specifics.

How must the applicant’s supervised transfer experience be described?

The letter must state the applicant participated under a documented tankerman in at least ten transfers, each at least four hours, including specified counts of loadings, discharges, commencements, and completions. Detailed transfer records must be attached.

What information is required in the accompanying transfer record?

The transfer record must include date, vessel or barge name, cargo, supervising tankerman name, type of operation (load/offload/commencement/completion), and start/finish time for each transfer. It must be signed by a company official and include name, title, address, and phone number.

Sep 15, 2026

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