USCG Exam PracticePollution prevention and environmental awareness
A vessel's oily-water separating equipment has malfunctioned and the accumulated oily bilge mixture cannot be discharged in compliance with 33 CFR §151.10. The vessel is an oceangoing ship of 400 gross tons or more and intends to discharge to a reception facility at a U.S. port. What advance notice is required before entering that port or terminal?
- ✓ At least 24 hours before entering the port or terminalCorrect
- B. At least 12 hours before entering the port or terminal
- C. At least 48 hours before entering the port or terminal
- D. No advance notice is required; notification upon arrival is sufficient
Why A is correct
33 CFR §151.10(f)(2) requires that the person in charge of an oceangoing tanker or any other oceangoing ship of 400 gross tons or more notify the port or terminal at least 24 hours before entering, providing the estimated time of discharge, type of oily mixtures, and volume to be discharged.
Cited:33 CFR §151.10