Cd #06 OPA-90

6.1 The Law

Q: What make the U.S. Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA-90) different from other
international recognized laws?
A: a) The possibility of unlimited liability

Q: What may be the consequences of unlimited liability?

A: c) That P&I only cover USD 500 + 200 million and additional expenses will be
charged the owner/operator of the vessel, if necessary by taking legal steps to bring
in the funds.

Q: What can lead to “unlimited liability”?

A: c) Willful misconduct, gross negligence, violation of federal safety and notification
requirements, etc.

6.2 Type of vessels

Q: OPA-90 is applicable for the following type of vessels:

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A: a) All type of vessels

Q: What type of vessels shall carry an approved V.R.P.?

A: b) Vessels carrying oil as cargo

Q: What is a VRP?
A: a) Vessel Response Plan

6.3 COTP Zones

Q: What is correct?
A: b) COTP Zones may have specific rules and regulations in addition to OPA-90

Q: Are there any exceptions from OPA-90?

A: b) Yes, transit passage through U.S.waters to a non-U.S. port

6.4 Notification

Q: OPA-90 notification requirements. What is correct?

A: c) Notify as soon as possible as you have knowledge of a spill, or threat of a spill

Q: Reports shall be made when?

A: c) Safety of the vessel, safe navigation and cargo handling is affected, including
similar occurrences.

Q: Who shall notify the cleaning-up contractors?

A: a) The qualified Individual

Q: Notification logging procedures. What is correct?

A: b) Every report/message must be logged including time/date

Q: OPA-90 is referring to a Qualified Individual (Q.I.).What is correct?

A: c) Q.I. is an authorized individual, located in the U.S., and contracted by the
owner/operator of the vessel.

Q: Do you have always to notify the National Response Center?

A: b) Yes, within 30 (thirty) minutes.

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6.5 Spill Management

Q: What is the function of an Incident Commander / Spill Manager?

A: a) He is the company spill manager

Q: What are the Master’s main responsibilities in connection with spill management?
A: c) Safety of the vessel and crew

Q: Which of the following considerations have to be observed regarding public

information?
A: d) All the above ( a) Assessing public reaction…; b) Prepare and clear within….
c) Co-ordination of spill activities…. )

6.6 Pollution Prevention

Q: What is OPPT?
A: c) An emergency team that is drilled in pollution prevention tasks.

Q: What is the main purpose of the oil transfer procedure safety meeting?
A: b) To co-ordinate operation, safety and emergency routines

6.7 Spill Mitigation

Q: What is the top priority if an accident occurs in U.S. waters?

A: a) safety of the ship and crew

6.8 Training Drills

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Q: Shipboard emergency drills must be carried out at least….
A: b) Once a month.

Q: COTP can request…

A: a) Unannounced drill at any time.

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