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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?

  1. A. A discharge made to lighten the vessel for passage through a shallow channel
  2. A discharge necessary for the purpose of securing the safety of a ship or saving life at seaCorrect
  3. C. A discharge made to prevent contamination of cargo spaces
  4. 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.

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