Coast Guard Exams
Question 272Safety & Environmental - 1st Asst/Chief70% to pass

According to Code of Federal Regulations

AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) Vessel owner. According to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), the vessel owner is responsible for ensuring that a ship is not operated unless a waste management plan is utilized. Specifically, 33 CFR 151.57 states that "The owner or operator of a ship ... shall ensure that the ship is not operated unless a waste management plan is utilized." The other options, such as the U.S. Coast Guard or the vessel's master, are not directly responsible for the waste management plan under the CFR.