CD# 06 OPA-90
What make the US Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA-90) different from other international recognized laws ?
+ The possibility of unlimited liability
What may be the consequences of unlimited liability?
+ That P & I will only cover 500+200 million and additional expenses will be charged the owner/operator of the vessel, it necessary by taking legal step to bring in the funds
What can lead to “ Unlimited liability”?
+ Wilful Misconduct, Gross Neligence, Violation of Federal Safety and notification requirements,etc
OPA-90 is applicable for the following types of vessel?
+ All types of vessels
What types of vessels shall carry an approved VRP ?
+ Vessels carrying oil as cargo
What is a VRP ?
+ Vessels Response Plan
What is correct?
+ COTP zones may have specific rules and regulations in addition to OPA-90
Are there any exceptions from OPA-90?
+ Yes, transit passage through U.S waters to a non U.S port
OPA-90 notification requirements. What is correct.?
+ Notify as soon as you have knowledge of a spill, or threat of a spill
Reports shall be made when?
+ Safety of the vessel, safe navigation and safe cargo handling is affected, including
similar occurrences
Who shall notify the cleaning up contractor(s)?
+ The Qualified Individual
Notification logging procedures. What is correct.?
+ Every report/message must be logged including time/date
OPA-90 is referring to a Qualified Individual(QI).What is correct.?
+ QI is an authorized individual, located in the U.S,and contracted by the
owner/operator of the vessel
Do you always have to notify the National Response Center?
+ Yes, within thirty (30 ) minutes
What is the function of an Incident Commander/Spill Manager?
+ He is the Company Spill Manager.
What are the master's main responsibilities in connection with Spill management?
+ Safety of the vessel and crew
Which of the following considerations have to be observed regarding public inf.?
+ All above
What is the OPPT ?
+ An emergency team that is drilled in pollution prevention tasks
What is the main purpose of the Oil Transfer Procedure Safety Meeting?
+ To co-ordinate operation, safety and emergency routines.
What is the top priority if an incident occurs in U.S water?
+ Safety of ship and crew
Shipboard Emergency drill must be carried out at least?
+ Once a month
COTP can request
+ Unannounced drills at any time.