Tankerman · Regulations — Response Plan
A tank vessel carrying oil in U.S. waters must have an approved:
- ACargo securing manual only
- BBallast exchange log only
- CVessel Response Plan (VRP) identifying response resources for a worst-case discharge✓ Correct
- DGarbage management plan only
Explanation
Under OPA 90 and 33 CFR 155, tank vessels must have an approved VRP identifying spill management, contracted response resources, and procedures for a worst-case discharge, exercised periodically.
Authority: 33 CFR 155 Subpart D (Vessel Response Plans); OPA 90
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