USCG Exam Practice · Fueling procedures and pollution prevention
Under 33 CFR §155.720, which vessels are required to provide written transfer procedures for transferring oil to or from the vessel and from tank to tank within the vessel?
- AAny vessel carrying oil in bulk
- BVessels with a capacity of 100 or more barrels of oil
- CVessels with a capacity of 250 or more barrels of oil✓ correct
- DVessels with a capacity of 500 or more barrels of oil
Why C is correct
33 CFR §155.720 requires the operator of a vessel with a capacity of 250 or more barrels of oil, hazardous material, or liquefied gas to provide transfer procedures meeting the requirements of 33 CFR parts 155 and 156.
Cited:33 CFR §155.720
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