As soon as the officer in charge of the vessel has taken steps to stop the discharge of oil or oily mixture into a U.S. harbor, what must they do FIRST?
⢠33 CFR Part 153 ā Control of pollution by oil and hazardous substances ⢠The role of the federal on-scene coordinator in a marine pollution incident ⢠Who has primary notification authority for spills in U.S. navigable waters
⢠Think about which agency is legally designated to receive the initial report of oil discharges in U.S. waters. ⢠Consider which option represents a 24/7 maritime emergency response authority specifically for navigable waterways. ⢠Ask yourself: In practice, when there is an oil spill from a vessel in a harbor, which agency is normally called first by the master or officer in charge?
⢠Verify in 33 CFR who operates the National Response Center (NRC) for reporting oil spills. ⢠Check which agency has immediate jurisdiction over navigation and safety in U.S. harbors and coastal waters. ⢠Confirm which of the listed agencies is explicitly tied to initial spill reporting requirements from vessels.
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