The owner, operator, and master of a tank vessel having a COW system under Sec. 157.10(e), Sec. 157.10a(a)(2), or Sec. 157.10c(b)(2) shall ensure that each member of the crew that has a designated responsibility during COW operations--
(a) Has six months or more of tank vessel duty that includes oil cargo discharge operations;
(b) Has been instructed in the COW operation of the tank vessel; and
(c) Is familiar with the contents of the Crude Oil Washing Operations and Equipment Manual approved by the Coast Guard under Sec. 157.112 or by the government of the vessel's flag state. [CGD 77-058b, 45 FR 43709, June 30, 1980, as amended by CGD 82-28, 50 FR 11628, Mar. 22, 1985]
COW Operations