Who issues a hot work permit?

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A hot work permit is a formal authorization required before performing operations that generate heat or sparks, to ensure all safety controls are in place and fire risks are managed. The person who issues this permit is the designated authority—the individual on scene who has the authority to authorize hot work after verifying that proper precautions are in place. This includes confirming the work area is cleaned of flammable materials, isolating adjacent energy sources, establishing a fire watch, ensuring fire extinguishers or extinguishing means are ready, and checking ventilation as needed. The designated authority coordinates with the crew and signs off only when all safety conditions are met and the permit is valid for the specific time and location. The other roles described don’t carry the formal authority to grant the permit: the ship’s cook isn’t responsible for safety permitting, the deck commander oversees operations but isn’t the designated approver for hot work, and the safety officer provides safety oversight and requirements but does not typically issue the permit itself.