The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 U.S.

The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 U.S. Federal Regulation (33CFR Part 155) or OPA90 requires oil carrying vessels in U.S. waters to have oil spill clean up equipment on board for on-deck spills. Vessels with an overall length of 400 feet or less, are required to be able to contain and remove on-deck spills of at least 7 barrels (294 gallons).

Oil tankers and barges with an overall length of 400 feet or more have an increased requirement of being able to clean up spills of 12 barrels (504 gallons). MOP’s' OPA 90 Tanker and Barge Spill Kits are in compliance with the US Department of Transportation 33 CFR part 155 - Discharge Removal Equipment regulations for oil carrying vessels.

There is a good deal of discussion right now regarding whether ships should also include a first response capability for spills on the water. After all while making sure that spills on board the ship are cleaned up is important. Making sure that a spill that enters the water from the ship is arguably more important. Furthermore, an immediate response to such a water spill may avert a larger catastrophe that is caused by the lack of response equipment in the area.

Downloads:

Overview sheet for all three tanker sizes specified in OPA90 regulations.

OPA90 Tankers over 400 feet in length

OPA90 Tankers under 400 feet in length

Tankers with Oil as a Secondary product

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Full Package OPA90 Spill Kits for Tanker Ships