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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 156.420

Reporting of incidents.

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(a)Any vessel affected by fire, explosion, collision, grounding, or any similar emergency that poses a threat to the vessel(s) engaged in STS Operations must report the incident to the nearest Coast Guard office.#

(b)The POAC of an STS operation must report, in accordance with the procedures specified in § 151.15 of this chapter, any incident of discharge of oil into the water.#

(c)Immediately after the addressing of resultant safety concerns, all marine casualties must be reported to the nearest COTP, Sector Office, Marine Inspection Office, or OCMI in accordance with 46 CFR part 4.#