Oil Record Book for Ships

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. COAST GUARD

Oil Record Book for Ships

OMB No. 1625-0009 Exp: 04/30/2015

Who must comply?	Owners and operators of certain U.S. vessels.
What is this collection about?	The Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS) and the International Convention for Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the 1978 Protocol relating thereto (MARPOL 73/78), requires that information about oil cargo or fuel operations be entered into an Oil Record Book (ORB)(CG-4602A). The requirement is contained in 33 CFR 151.25.
Where do I find the requirements for this information?	Title 33 CFR Parts 151 is available at—http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov, select TITLE 33 – NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS, and follow to the part.
When must information be submitted to the Coast Guard?	The information is not submitted to the Coast Guard (CG), rather it is maintained on board the vessel. ORB entries are recorded as soon as practical after the completion of each oil transfer operation.
How is the information submitted?	The information is not submitted to the CG, rather it is maintained on board the vessel in the ORB.
What happens when complete information is received?	The ORB information will be verified during normal CG inspections. No specific documentation will be issued by the CG.
For additional information, contact--	Your local CG Sector Office. A list of Coast Guard sectors, as part of a comprehensive list of Coast Guard units, can be found at http://www.uscg.mil/top/units/.

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