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Code of Federal Regulations Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 33.157.116 Required documents:  U.S. tank vessels

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The owner, operator, and master of a U.S. tank vessel having a COW system under § 157.10(e), § 157.10a(a)(2), or § 157.10c(b)(2) shall ensure that the vessel does not engage in a voyage unless the vessel has on board the following:

(a) The Crude Oil Washing Operations and Equipment Manual that—

(1) Is approved under § 157.112;  or

(2) Bears a certification by an authorized CS that the manual contains the information required under § 157.138.

(b) Evidence of acceptance of the tank vessel's COW system consisting of—

(1) A document from an authorized CS that certifies the vessel meets § 157.10c(b)(2) and each amending letter by the authorized CS approving changes in the design, equipment, or installation;  or

(2) The letter of acceptance under § 157.106 and each amending letter issued under § 157.158(c).

(c) Evidence that the COW system passed the required inspections by—

(1) A document from an authorized CS that the vessel has passed the inspections under § 157.140;  or

(2) The letter of acceptance under § 157.142 after passing the inspection under § 157.140.

(Reporting and Recordkeeping requirements approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 1625–0036)

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