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MARITIMEINTELLIGENCEDAILY11 MAY 2026 MONDAY
AccidentsSkuld·almost 27 years ago

California Oil Spill Response Plans for Non-Tank Vessels

Skuld

As members may be aware, as of 1 September 1999 California will require non-tank vessels to prepare and submit an oil spill contingency plan in order to operate in state waters. The final regulations implementing this requirement have not yet been issued, but are expected within the next 2-3 weeks.