USCG Exam PracticeFirefighting, damage control, and emergency response
33 CFR §151.11 permits the discharge of oil or oily mixture into the sea without violating §§151.10 and 151.13 when the discharge is necessary for which purpose?
- A. Preventing contamination of cargo spaces during heavy weather
- ✓ Securing the safety of a ship or saving life at seaCorrect
- C. Complying with a port state control directive
- D. Reducing vessel draft to transit a shallow waterway
Why B is correct
33 CFR §151.11(a)(1) expressly permits discharge of oil or oily mixture necessary for the purpose of securing the safety of a ship or saving life at sea. The other options are not recognized exceptions under this section.
Cited:33 CFR §151.11