🔍 Key Concepts
• 33 CFR Part 155 – Oil or hazardous material pollution prevention regulations for vessels
• Specific requirements for oil transfer operations, including personnel, equipment, and procedures
• The purpose and requirement level of discharge containment equipment (drip pans, sorbents, etc.) during transfers
💭 Think About
• Ask yourself which of these choices is a regulatory requirement for every oil transfer on most U.S. vessels, and which are only sometimes required or not required at all.
• Consider whether two certificated tankermen are always required, or whether manning requirements can vary by vessel type, size, and route.
• Think about whether constant-tension winches are a pollution-prevention requirement, or more related to cargo handling/mooring gear.
✅ Before You Answer
• Verify in 33 CFR Part 155, Subpart B what must be in place before starting any oil transfer, especially regarding discharge containment.
• Check if the regulations always require two certificated tankermen on each vessel, or if the rules are more flexible depending on the operation.
• Confirm whether the regulations anywhere state that constant-tension winches are a prerequisite for transferring oil.