MARPOL and discharge regulations

33 CFR §151.03

§ 151.03 Applicability. This subpart applies to each ship that must comply with Annex I, II or V of MARPOL 73/78 unless otherwise indicated. [CGD 88-002, 54 FR 18403, Apr. 28, 1989, as amended by CGD 88-002A, 55 FR 18582, May 2, 1990; CGD 97-015, 62 FR 18045, Apr. 14, 1997]

33 CFR §151.05

§ 151.05 § 151.05 Definitions. As used in this subpart— means the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1901-1911). means the area south of 60 degrees south latitude. means the Coast Guard officer designated by the Commandant to command a COTP Zone as described in part 3 of this chapter. means the remnants of any cargo which are not covered by other MARPOL Annexes and which remain on the deck or in holds following loading or unloading, including loading and unloading excess or spillage, whether in wet or dry condition or entrained in wash water, but does not include cargo dust remaining on the deck after sweeping or dust on the external surfaces of the ship. means the ballast in a tank which, since oil was last carried therein, has been so cleaned that effluent t…

33 CFR §151.05

§ 151.05 Definitions. As used in this subpart— means the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1901-1911). means the area south of 60 degrees south latitude. means the Coast Guard officer designated by the Commandant to command a COTP Zone as described in part 3 of this chapter. means the remnants of any cargo which are not covered by other MARPOL Annexes and which remain on the deck or in holds following loading or unloading, including loading and unloading excess or spillage, whether in wet or dry condition or entrained in wash water, but does not include cargo dust remaining on the deck after sweeping or dust on the external surfaces of the ship. means the ballast in a tank which, since oil was last carried therein, has been so cleaned that effluent therefrom,…

33 CFR §151.51

§ 151.51 Applicability. (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) through (f) of this section, §§ 151.51 through 151.77 apply to each ship that— (1) Is of United States registry or nationality, or one operated under the authority of the United States, including recreational vessels defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(25) and uninspected vessels defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(43), wherever located; or (2) Is operated under the authority of a country other than the United States while in the navigable waters or the Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States. (b) Sections 151.51 through 151.77 do not apply to— (1) A warship, naval auxiliary, or other ship owned or operated by a country when engaged in noncommercial service; or (2) Any other ship specifically excluded by MARPOL. (c) Section 151.55 (R…

33 CFR §151.51

§ 151.51 § 151.51 Applicability. (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) through (f) of this section, §§ 151.51 through 151.77 apply to each ship that— (1) Is of United States registry or nationality, or one operated under the authority of the United States, including recreational vessels defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(25) and uninspected vessels defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(43), wherever located; or (2) Is operated under the authority of a country other than the United States while in the navigable waters or the Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States. (b) Sections 151.51 through 151.77 do not apply to— (1) A warship, naval auxiliary, or other ship owned or operated by a country when engaged in noncommercial service; or (2) Any other ship specifically excluded by MARPOL. (c) Section …

33 CFR §151.53

§ 151.53 Special areas for Annex V of MARPOL 73/78. (a) For the purposes of §§ 151.51 through 151.77, the special areas are the Mediterranean Sea area, the Baltic Sea area, the Black Sea area, the Red Sea area, the Gulfs area, the North Sea area, the Antarctic area, and the Wider Caribbean region, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea which are described in § 151.06. (b) In accordance with paragraph 3.2 of Regulation 8 of Annex V of MARPOL, the discharge restrictions in § 151.71 for special areas will enter into effect when each party to MARPOL whose coastline borders the special area has certified that reception facilities are available and the IMO has established an effective date for each special area. Notice of the effective dates for the discharge requirements in each s…