Cd.6 OPA-90
1. What make the US Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA-90) different from other international recognized laws?
The possibility of unlimited liability
2. What may be the consequences of unlimited liability?
The insurances will only cover the limits of 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 "Unlimited liability"?
Willful misconduct
Gross negligence
Violation of the federal safety and notification requirements
4. How far from the shore extends the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)?
200 Nautical Miles
5. For which type of vessel is OPA9O applicable?
All types of vessels
6. What types of vessels must carry an approved Vessel Response Plan?
Any tank vessel
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 is correct?
Notify as soon as you have knowledge of a 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 contractors?
The Qualified Individual
13. Notification logging procedures. What is correct?
Every report and message must be logged including time and date
14. OPA-9O is referring to a Qualified Individual (QI). What is correct?
The QI is an authorized individual, located in the US, and contracted by the owner or operator of the vessel
15 Do you always have to notify the National Response Centre?
Yes, within thirty minutes
16. What is the function of an Incident Commander or Spill Manager?
He is the Company Spill Manager
17. What are the master's main responsibilities in connection with spill management?
Safety of the vessel and crew
18. Which of the following considerations have to be observed regarding public information?
Assessing public reaction and continuously evaluate procedures to keep the public 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 organizations
19. What is the OPPT?
An emergency team that is drilled in pollution prevention tasks
20. What is the main purpose of the Oil Transfer Procedure Safety Meeting?
To co-ordinate operation, safety and emergency routines
21. What is the top priority if an incident occurs in US waters?
The safety of the ship and the crew
22. Shipboard Emergency Drills must be carried out at least?
Once a month
23. What can the Captain Of The Port request?
Unannounced drills at any time