USCG Exam PracticePollution prevention and environmental awareness
Under 33 CFR §151.10, when a vessel is within 12 nautical miles of the nearest land, which requirement applies to the oily-water separating equipment that does NOT apply when the vessel is beyond 12 nautical miles and proceeding enroute?
- A. The effluent oil content must be less than 15 ppm
- B. The oily mixture must not originate from cargo pump room bilges
- ✓ The oily-water separating equipment must be equipped with a 15 ppm bilge alarmCorrect
- D. The ship must not be within a special area
Why C is correct
33 CFR §151.10(b)(5) specifically requires that within 12 nautical miles the oily-water separating equipment be equipped with a 15 ppm bilge alarm. The requirements in §151.10(a) for beyond 12 nautical miles do not include this specific bilge alarm equipment requirement, though the other conditions such as the 15 ppm limit and prohibition on cargo pump room bilge origin apply in both zones.
Cited:33 CFR §151.10