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FEDERAL · 33 CFR

Part 157 — Rules for the Protection of the Marine Environment Relating to Tank Vessels Carrying Oil in Bulk

125 sections · Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters

§ 157.01Applicability.
§ 157.02Incorporation by reference: Where can I get a copy of the publications mentioned in this part?
§ 157.03Definitions.
§ 157.04Authorization of classification societies.
§ 157.05Performing calculations for this part.
§ 157.06Appeals.
§ 157.07Equivalents.
§ 157.08Applicability of subpart B.
§ 157.09Segregated ballast.
§ 157.10Segregated ballast tanks and crude oil washing systems for certain new vessels.
§ 157.10aSegregated ballast tanks, crude oil washing systems, and dedicated clean ballast tanks for certain new and existing vessels of 40,000 DWT or more.
§ 157.10bSegregated ballast tanks, dedicated clean ballast tanks, and special ballast arrangements for tank vessels transporting Outer Continental Shelf oil.
§ 157.10cSegregated ballast tanks, crude oil washing systems, and dedicated clean ballast tanks for certain new and existing tankships of 20,000 to 40,000 DWT.
§ 157.10dDouble hulls on tank vessels.
§ 157.11Pumping, piping and discharge arrangements.
§ 157.12Oil discharge monitoring and control system.
§ 157.12aDefinitions.
§ 157.12bImplementation requirements.
§ 157.12cConstruction, maintenance, security, calibration, and training.
§ 157.12dTechnical specifications.
§ 157.12eCertificate of approval.
§ 157.12fWorkshop functional test requirements.
§ 157.12gPlan approval requirements.
§ 157.13Designated observation area.
§ 157.14Pump-room bottom protection.
§ 157.15Slop tanks in tank vessels.
§ 157.17Oil residue (sludge) tank.
§ 157.19Cargo tank arrangement and size.
§ 157.20Accidental oil outflow performance.
§ 157.21Subdivision and stability.
§ 157.22Intact stability requirements.
§ 157.23Cargo and ballast system information.
§ 157.24Submission of calculations, plans, and specifications.
§ 157.24aSubmission of calculations, plans, and specifications for existing vessels installing segregated ballast tanks.
§ 157.25Applicability of subpart C.
§ 157.26Operation of a tank vessel in violation of regulations.
§ 157.27Discharges: Tank vessels carrying oil exclusively on rivers, lakes, bays, sounds, and the Great Lakes, and seagoing tank vessels of less than 150 gross tons.
§ 157.28Discharges from tank barges exempted from certain design requirements.
§ 157.29Discharges: Seagoing tank vessels of 150 gross tons or more.
§ 157.31Discharges: Chemical additives.
§ 157.33Water ballast in fuel oil tanks.
§ 157.35Ballast added to cargo tanks.
§ 157.37Discharge of oily mixtures from oil cargoes.
§ 157.39Machinery space bilges.
§ 157.41Emergencies.
§ 157.43Discharges of clean and segregated ballast: Seagoing tank vessels of 150 gross tons or more.
§ 157.45Valves in cargo or ballast piping system.
§ 157.47Information for master.
§ 157.49Instruction manual.
§ 157.100Plans for U.S. tank vessels: Submission.
§ 157.102Plans for foreign tank vessels: Submission.
§ 157.104Scale models.
§ 157.106Letter of acceptance.
§ 157.108Crude Oil Washing Operations and Equipment Manual for U.S. tank vessels: Submission.
§ 157.110Crude Oil Washing Operations and Equipment Manual for foreign tank vessels: Submission.
§ 157.112Approved Crude Oil Washing Operations and Equipment Manual.
§ 157.114Crude Oil Washing Operations and Equipment Manual: Not approved.
§ 157.116Required documents: U.S. tank vessels.
§ 157.118Required documents: Foreign tank vessels.
§ 157.120Waiver of required documents.
§ 157.122Piping, valves, and fittings.
§ 157.124COW tank washing machines.
§ 157.126Pumps.
§ 157.128Stripping system.
§ 157.130Crude oil washing with more than one grade of crude oil.
§ 157.132Cargo tanks: Hydrocarbon vapor emissions.
§ 157.134Cargo tank drainage.
§ 157.136Two-way voice communications.
§ 157.138Crude Oil Washing Operations and Equipment Manual.
§ 157.140Tank vessel inspections.
§ 157.142Letter of acceptance: Inspections.
§ 157.144Tank vessels of the same class: Inspections.
§ 157.146Similar tank design: Inspections on U.S. tank vessels.
§ 157.147Similar tank design: Inspections on foreign tank vessels.
§ 157.148COW system: Evidence for inspections.
§ 157.150Crude Oil Washing Operations and Equipment Manual: Recording information after inspections.
§ 157.152Person in charge of COW operations.
§ 157.154Assistant personnel.
§ 157.155COW operations: General.
§ 157.156COW operations: Meeting manual requirements.
§ 157.158COW operations: Changed characteristics.
§ 157.160Tanks: Ballasting and crude oil washing.
§ 157.162Crude oil washing during a voyage.
§ 157.164Use of inert gas system.
§ 157.166Hydrocarbon emissions.
§ 157.168Crew member: Main deck watch.
§ 157.170COW equipment: Removal.
§ 157.172Limitations on grades of crude oil carried.
§ 157.200Plans for U.S. tank vessels: Submission.
§ 157.202Plans and documents for foreign tank vessels: Submission.
§ 157.204Letter of acceptance.
§ 157.206Dedicated Clean Ballast Tanks Operations Manual for U.S. tank vessels: Submission.
§ 157.208Dedicated Clean Ballast Tanks Operations Manual for foreign tank vessels: Submission.
§ 157.210Approved Dedicated Clean Ballast Tanks Operations Manual.
§ 157.212Dedicated Clean Ballast Tanks Operations Manual: Not approved.
§ 157.214Required documents: U.S. tank vessels.
§ 157.216Required documents: Foreign tank vessels.
§ 157.218Dedicated clean ballast tanks: Alterations.
§ 157.220Dedicated clean ballast tanks: Standards.
§ 157.222Pump and piping arrangements.
§ 157.224Dedicated Clean Ballast Tanks Operations Manual.
§ 157.225Dedicated clean ballast tanks operations: General.
§ 157.226Dedicated Clean Ballast Tanks Operations Manual: Procedures to be followed.
§ 157.228Isolating Valves: Closed during a voyage.
§ 157.300Qualifications for exemptions under this part.
§ 157.302Applying for an exemption or requesting modification of an exemption.
§ 157.304Shore-based reception facility: standards.
§ 157.306Granting, denying, or modifying an exemption.
§ 157.308Revocation of exemption: procedure and appeals.
§ 157.310Exempted vessels: operations.
§ 157.400Purpose and applicability.
§ 157.410Emergency lightering requirements for oil tankers.
§ 157.415Bridge resource management policy and procedures.
§ 157.420Vessel specific watch policy and procedures.
§ 157.430Enhanced survey requirements.
§ 157.435Vital systems surveys.
§ 157.440Autopilot alarm or indicator.
§ 157.445Maneuvering performance capability.
§ 157.450Maneuvering and vessel status information.
§ 157.455Minimum under-keel clearance.
§ 157.460Additional operational requirements for tank barges.
§ 157.500Purpose and applicability.
§ 157.510Operational measures.
§ 157.600Purpose and applicability.
§ 157.610Operational measures.