Follow the steps to accurately complete the USCG CG-4260 online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the appropriate editor.
2. In Block 1, enter the name of the particular Captain of the Port Zone where the hazardous materials will be handled.
3. In Block 2, provide the name and business address, including postal code, of the agent, shipper, charterer, or owner submitting the application.
4. In Block 3, enter the cargo identification details including UN number, proper shipping name, and the explosive (EX) approval number if necessary.
5. Complete Block 4 with the hazard class, division, and compatibility group letter pertinent to the materials.
6. In Block 5, specify the stowage location on the vessel, indicating whether it is on-deck or under-deck.
7. Input the net explosive weight in pounds in Block 6. Ensure you understand the conversion if measurements are provided in kilograms.
8. In Block 7, select whether the cargo is being loaded or offloaded from a vessel.
9. Block 8 will auto-populate with the total net explosive weight based on inputted data in Block 6.
10. Provide the vessel's name and ID or IMO number, as well as the name and location of the facility in Block 9.
11. Fill out Block 10 with the name, address, and postal code of the vessel owner and facility owner.
12. In Block 11, enter the name, address, postal code, and phone number of the lessor or charterer.
13. In Block 12, specify the proposed date and time for the operation.
14. In Block 13, indicate the date you are submitting the application.
15. Provide your title in Block 14 and sign the form in Block 15, whether electronically or physically.
16. Once all sections are filled, save your changes, download a copy, print the form, or share it as necessary.

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