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Subpart A—Oil and Hazardous Material Transfer Operations15

Subpart B—Special Requirements for Lightering of Oil and Hazardous Material Cargoes7

Subpart C—Lightering Zones and Operational Requirements for the Gulf of America4

Subpart D—Prevention of Pollution During Transfer of Oil Cargo Between Oil Tankers at Sea5

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33 CFR 156.220

Reporting of incidents.

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(a)An immediate report must be made to the nearest Captain of the Port, by the service vessel, if fire, explosion, collision, grounding or any similar emergency, which poses a threat to the vessels involved, occurs during lightering.#

(b)Any discharge of oil or hazardous material into the water shall be reported, by the service vessel, in accordance with the procedures specified in § 151.15 of this chapter.#