#06 OPA 90


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.



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