USCG Exam PracticePollution prevention and environmental awareness
Under 33 CFR §151.10, an oceangoing tanker of 400 gross tons or more intends to discharge oily mixtures to a reception facility at a U.S. port. Which of the following notification requirements applies?
- A. The person in charge must notify the port at least 48 hours before arrival with the type and volume of oily mixtures
- B. No advance notification is required; the vessel need only present the Oil Record Book upon arrival
- ✓ The person in charge must notify the port at least 24 hours before entering, providing the estimated time of discharge, type of oily mixtures, and volume to be dischargedCorrect
- D. The person in charge must notify the COTP at least 24 hours before arrival, but no notification to the port or terminal is required
Why C is correct
33 CFR §151.10(f)(2) requires the person in charge of an oceangoing tanker or any other oceangoing ship of 400 gross tons or more to notify the port or terminal at least 24 hours before entering, providing the estimated time of discharge, the type of oily mixtures, and the volume to be discharged.
Cited:33 CFR §151.10