When a vessel violates the oil pollution laws, who may be held responsible?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — Any individual connected with the vessel involved in the operation
Federal anti-pollution laws, including the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS) and Clean Water Act enforced via 33 CFR, hold any responsible individual connected with the vessel—including crew and credentialed officers—liable for unlawful discharges.
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