The equipment required to remove an on-deck oil spill on a barge transferring oil must either be carried on board or __________.

Correct Answer: Option A — available by contract with the shore facility

33 CFR 155.150 mandates that vessels transferring oil must have adequate spill removal equipment. If this equipment is not carried on board, the operator must provide evidence of a contract with a response organization or shore facility capable of providing the necessary equipment and personnel to contain and clean spills.