🔍 Key Concepts

• 33 CFR Part 155 – Oil or Hazardous Material Pollution Prevention Regulations for Vessels • Requirements for transferring oil/fuel to or from a shore facility while in port • Difference between equipment used for shipboard separation/handling vs. standardized shore connection gear

💭 Think About

• Which option directly relates to a connection between the vessel and a shore facility for transferring oil or fuel? • Which options look more like general machinery arrangements (things you might have onboard anyway) rather than a specific regulatory requirement for port oil transfers? • When a regulation applies to “vessels in port” sending oil or oily mixtures ashore, what kind of standardized interface or fitting would the receiving facility and the vessel both need to ensure compatibility and spill prevention?

✅ Before You Answer

• Look at 33 CFR Part 155 section titles that deal with “oil transfer operations” and “shore connection” requirements. • Check which choice clearly mentions a requirement that must be “made in accordance with 33 CFR Part 155” (this is a strong clue toward the tested regulation). • Verify that the correct option is something that would be standardized among many vessels and facilities, not just a particular internal pump or valve arrangement unique to one ship.