Question 135Safety & Environmental - 1st Asst/Chief

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Which of the following statements are true regarding U.S. flag vessel response plans for the carriage of oil?

AOil is considered regulated cargo and all vessels engaged in the domestic oil trade are issued a Certificate of Inspection by the USCG. The issuance of this document satisfies all USCG requirements for vessel emergency contingency response plans.

BA shipboard oil pollution emergency response plan which includes, but is not limited to, shipboard spill mitigation procedures that must be submitted to the United States Coast Guard for approval.

CAll domestic regulations regarding emergency response contingency plans are superseded by MARPOL, the international pollution prevention standard.

DThe owner of a U.S. Flag vessel engaged in the carriage of oil regardless of size and route does not need to prepare and submit a contingency plan for emergency response in the event of a spill.

AI Explanation

The correct answer is B. A shipboard oil pollution emergency response plan, which includes shipboard spill mitigation procedures, must be submitted to the United States Coast Guard for approval. This requirement applies to U.S. flag vessels engaged in the carriage of oil, regardless of the vessel's size or route. The issuance of a Certificate of Inspection by the USCG (option A) does not satisfy the requirement for an approved emergency response plan. Additionally, domestic regulations regarding emergency response plans are not superseded by MARPOL (option C), and vessel owners cannot simply avoid the need to prepare and submit a contingency plan (option D).