US/European Teamwork Meets OPA90 Extension
Owners and operators of bulk carriers, container vessels and other non-tankers now have very little time to comply with new US spill response requirements. The Oil Pollution Act 1990 response regime for tankers is being extended to all non-tankers of 400GT and over carrying oil as fuel for main propulsion. Owners and operators have until August 8 to obtain US Coast Guard (USCG) approval of Non Tank Vessel Response Plans if they are to continue to trade in US waters.
Owners and operators of bulk carriers, container vessels and other non-tankers now have very little time to comply with new US spill response requirements. The Oil Pollution Act 1990 response regime for tankers is being extended to all non-tankers of 400GT and over carrying oil as fuel for main propulsion. Owners and operators have until August 8 to obtain US Coast Guard (USCG) approval of Non Tank Vessel Response Plans if they are to continue to trade in US waters.
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