OPA’90 and Other US Federal & State Regulatory Requirements

Overview

Through detailed research and analysis procedures conducted by ECM Staff, this one day course examines the crucial factors shaping the environmental regulatory requirements for all kind of commercial vessels operating in U.S., Canada and Panama.

The Agenda

• Historical aspect of Federal OPA 90
• The role of the Qualified Individual
• The role of OSRO
• Salvage & Firefighting Requirements
• Tank Vessel Response Plan (TVRP)
• Non Tank Vessel Response Plan (NTVRP)
• Training & Exercise requirements Under OPA 90
• US State Follow-on Regulations
• Other U.S. Regulatory Requirements (e-NOA/D, Reporting Marine Casualties)
• Port State Control in the United States
• USCG TVE – COC Inspections
• Ensuring Compliance with Marpol
• The use of OWS and USCG
• The Environmental Management System (EMS) Compliance Program (Overview)
• Canada Requirements
• Panama Canal SOPEP requirements

Who should attend

DPA, Safety, Environment and Technical Superintendents, Master’s who would like to improve thier knowledge on North America Environmental Laws and regulations.

Additional Information

• The price does not include VAT
• Max 10 partecipants
• The seminar partecipants can book rooms with a discount at Hotel Aran Blu which is just 200m from the seminar location
• 15% discount for registrations by 06th of April
• 20% discount for Companies that register 2 people and more for the seminar