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or more must have an approved Security Plan. Vessel Security Plans are carefully scrutinized for LNG carriers.Ĩ. LNG carriers are not required to have an OPA 90 Vessel Response Plan, but they are required to have an OPA 90 COFR. If this is a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carrier’s first USA operation, or if a previous Certificate of Compliance (COC) has expired, the USCG will conduct an inspection to issue a COC with Subchapter O Endorsement. The local agent will usually make the necessary arrangements with the USCG, including pre-paying the fee of $1,100.ħ. This inspection will take place prior to any cargo or bunkering operations. If this if the first time the tank vessel has been in the USA, the USCG may conduct a Tank Vessel Exam. All vessels of 300 gross tons or more must have an approved OPA 90 Certificate of Responsibility (COFR).Ħ.
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Tank vessels must have an approved OPA 90 Vessel Response Plan with an approval letter that lists the approved areas of operation for that particular vessel.ĥ.
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All vessels of 400 gross tons or more must have an approved Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan or Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP or SMPEP).Ĥ. If the voyage is less than 96 hours the notification must be sent before departure and at least 24 hours prior to arrival.ģ. Vessels entering the USA must provide a 96 Hour Advanced Notice of Arrival to the USCG’s National Vessel Movement Center (NVMC). This application can take 15 business days to complete.Ģ. Vessels must meet the new Automated Manifest System/Customs Border Patrol (AMS/CBP) requirements. We are thankful to ECM Maritime Services, LLC for providing the initial regulatory information.ġ. All operators are encouraged to follow any development closely through their local agents. This list is not exhaustive but covers the most important requirements. The following list is to provide simple guidance regarding these compliances. Requirement summary for vessels entering the USA, Canada and the Panama Canal IntroductionĬommercial vessels entering the USA, Canada and the Panama Canal must have certain regulatory compliances in place before they will be allowed to enter port and conduct any operations.