Question 134Safety & Environmental - 1st Asst/Chief70% to pass
In accordance with domestic regulations, which of the following statements is true regarding U.S. flag vessel response plans for the carriage of oil?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C.
A shipboard oil pollution emergency response plan which includes, but is not limited to, shipboard spill mitigation procedures must be submitted to, and approved by, the United States Coast Guard by the vessel operating company prior to the vessel engaging in trade. This is required under domestic regulations, specifically the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90), which mandates that all vessels carrying oil must have an approved vessel response plan in place.
The other options are incorrect because: A) MARPOL requirements are supplemental to, not superseding of, domestic regulations; B) Vessel response plans are required regardless of vessel size or trade route; and D) The Certificate of Inspection does not satisfy the requirement for an approved vessel response plan.
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