USCG Exam PracticeFirefighting, damage control, and emergency response
Per 33 CFR §151.11, which of the following discharges of oil or oily mixture is expressly permitted as an exception to the general prohibition?
- A. A discharge made to lighten the vessel for passage through a shallow channel
- ✓ A discharge necessary for the purpose of securing the safety of a ship or saving life at seaCorrect
- C. A discharge made to prevent contamination of cargo spaces
- D. A discharge authorized in writing by the vessel's classification society
Why B is correct
33 CFR §151.11(a)(1) explicitly excepts from the general prohibition any discharge of oil or oily mixture that is 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