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Nantucket advisory board opens study on larger commercial diesel transfers, cites safety and fairness concerns
Summary
The Harbor & Shellfish Advisory Board discussed whether to allow larger-volume diesel transfers from truck to commercial boats, weighing a reported 12-gallon limit, spill‑containment measures and equity for working fishermen; members agreed to gather regulatory, insurance and harbor-staff input and continue the discussion at the next meeting.
The Harbor and Shellfish Advisory Board opened a formal discussion Dec. 2 on whether commercial fishermen should be permitted to transfer larger volumes of diesel from trucks to boats — and what safety measures would be required.
Chair opened the new-business item as “safe transfer of diesel fuel in volume from truck to boat by commercial fishermen,” saying the topic had been separated from an earlier Chapter 91 licensing review to allow focused consideration of safety and operational options. Board members and fishermen described practical needs (larger onboard tanks and longer trips offshore) and urged the group to weigh safety,…
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