OUPV & 100-Ton Master · Pollution
An Oil Pollution placard ('Discharge of Oil Prohibited') must be posted on a vessel of at least:
- A12 feet in length
- B26 feet in length✓ Correct
- C40 feet in length
- D65 feet in length
Explanation
Vessels 26 feet or more in length must display a placard at least 5 by 8 inches stating that discharge of oil is prohibited. It must be posted where the engine crew and operators can readily see it.
Authority: 33 CFR 155.450
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