The operator of each vessel subject to the...

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• 33 CFR Part 155 – Oil or Hazardous Material Pollution Prevention Regulations for Vessels • Recordkeeping requirements for transfer procedures, personnel in charge, hoses, and equipment inspections • Which items must be documented in writing versus which may only need to be physically marked or labeled

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• For each choice, ask: Is this something the regulations specifically say must be written down and kept as a record? Or is it only required to be posted/marked on equipment? • Think about pollution prevention during cargo or fuel transfers: which details does the Coast Guard want to see in a log or file during an inspection? • Consider whether some information is already required to be permanently marked or labeled on equipment itself, instead of being repeated in written records.

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• Check in 33 CFR 155.700–155.800 for specific recordkeeping requirements • Verify which of the items listed must be included in written procedures and records for person in charge, transfer operations, and equipment inspections • Look for any requirement that certain hose information be marked on the hose versus being kept in separate written records

The operator of each vessel subject to the pollution regulations is NOT required to keep written records of which item?

The name of each person designated as a person in charge

Cargoes carried and dates delivered, including destinations

Hose information not marked on the hose

The date and results of the most recent equipment inspection

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