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The US Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA-90) introduced the concept of unlimited liability for oil spills resulting from willful misconduct, gross negligence, or violation of regulations. Shipowners face liability for cleanup costs and damages exceeding their insurance limits in these cases. OPA-90 also requires all vessel types to carry an approved Vessel Response Plan and any tank vessel transiting US waters to have one. It establishes notification requirements including contacting the National Response Center within 30 minutes of discovering a spill and logging all reports. The Act aims to better coordinate pollution prevention and emergency response efforts.

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CD-0006 - Opa

The US Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA-90) introduced the concept of unlimited liability for oil spills resulting from willful misconduct, gross negligence, or violation of regulations. Shipowners face liability for cleanup costs and damages exceeding their insurance limits in these cases. OPA-90 also requires all vessel types to carry an approved Vessel Response Plan and any tank vessel transiting US waters to have one. It establishes notification requirements including contacting the National Response Center within 30 minutes of discovering a spill and logging all reports. The Act aims to better coordinate pollution prevention and emergency response efforts.

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CD-0006 OPA90

Questions Answers
1 What make the US Oil Pollution Act of - The possibility of unlimited liability
1990 (OPA-90) different from other -
international recognised laws?

2 What may be the consequences of - The insurances will only cover the limits of
unlimited liability? liability for that type of vessel and additional
expenses will be charged the owner or
operator, if necessary by taking legal steps
to bring in the funds
-

3 Select all the reasons that can lead to - Wilful misconduct


"Unlimited liability"? - Gross negligence
- Violation of the federal safety and
notification requirements
4 How far from the shore extends the - 200 Nautical Miles
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)?

5 For which type of vessel is OPA9O - All types of vessels


applicable?

6 What types of vessels must carry an - Any tank vessel


approved Vessel Response Plan?

7 What is a VRP? - Vessel Response Plan

8 What is correct? - COTP zones may have specific rules and


regulations in addition to OPA9O

9 Are there any exceptions from OPA-90? - Yes, transit passage through U.S. waters to
a non U.S. port

10 OPA-9O notification requirements. What - Notify as soon as you have knowledge of a


is correct? spill, or threat of a spill

11 When must reports be made? - Always if vessel, navigation or cargo


handling safety is affected

12 Who must notify the cleaning-up - The Qualified Individual


contractors?

13 Notification logging procedures. What is - Every report and message must be logged
correct? including time and date

14 OPA-9O is referring to a Qualified - The QI is an authorised individual, located in


Individual (QI). What is correct? the US, and contracted by the owner or
operator of the vessel

15 Do you always have to notify the National - Yes, within thirty minutes
Response Centre?

16 What is the function of an Incident - He is the Company Spill Manager


Commander or Spill Manager?

17 What are the master's main - Safety of the vessel and crew
CD-0006 OPA90

Questions Answers
responsibilities in connection with spill
management?

18 Which of the following considerations - Assessing public reaction and continuously


have to be observed regarding public evaluate procedures to keep the public
information? informed.
- Prepare and clear within the Uniformed
Incident, Command Team press releases,
and planed press conferences in co-operation
with the media.
- Co-ordination of spill activities with media,
environmental groups and organisations.

19 What is the OPPT? - An emergency team that is drilled in


pollution prevention tasks

20 What is the main purpose of the Oil - To co-ordinate operation, safety and
Transfer Procedure Safety Meeting? emergency routines

21 What is the top priority if an incident - The safety of the ship and the crew
occurs in US waters?

22 Shipboard Emergency Drills must be - Once a month


carried out at least?

23 What can the Captain Of The Port - Unannounced drills at any time
request?

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