Vessel Response Plans On Feb. 4,1994, the USCG approved the first company vessel oil spill response plan required by OPA '90. The first company approved was Naess Shipping B/V of Holland ...

On July 1, 1994 the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) issued its interim final rule (IFR) pertaining to Certificates of Financial Responsibility (COFRs) under OPA 90. Unfortunately for vessel owners and ...