USCG Exam PracticePollution prevention and environmental awareness
Under 33 CFR §151.05, which of the following substances is expressly excluded from the definition of 'oil'?
- A. Fuel oil used for propulsion machinery
- B. Oil residue (sludge) from fuel purification
- ✓ Animal and vegetable based oilCorrect
- D. Crude oil carried in cargo tanks
Why C is correct
33 CFR §151.05 defines oil as petroleum in solid, semi-solid, emulsified, or liquid form and expressly states that 'oil' does not include animal and vegetable based oil or noxious liquid substances designated under Annex II of MARPOL. Fuel oil, sludge, and crude oil are all encompassed within the petroleum-based definition.
Cited:33 CFR §151.05