U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Jan 21, 2026

All TitlesTitle 33Chapter IPart 151-VESSELSSubpart A - Subpart A-Implementation of MARPOL 73/78 and the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty as it Pertains to Pollution from Ships

GENERAL
§ 151.01 - Purpose.
§ 151.03 - Applicability.
§ 151.04 - Penalties for violation.
§ 151.05 - Definitions.
§ 151.06 - Special areas.
§ 151.07 - Delegations.
§ 151.08 - Denial of entry.

OIL POLLUTION
§ 151.09 - Applicability.
§ 151.10 - Control of oil discharges.
§ 151.11 - Exceptions for emergencies.
§ 151.13 - Special areas for Annex I of MARPOL 73/78.
§ 151.15 - Reporting requirements.
§ 151.17 - Surveys.
§ 151.19 - International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificates.
§ 151.21 - Ships of countries not party to MARPOL 73/78.
§ 151.23 - Inspection for compliance and enforcement.
§ 151.25 - Oil Record Book.
§ 151.26 - Shipboard oil pollution emergency plans.
§ 151.27 - Plan submission and approval.
§ 151.28 - Plan review and revision.
§ 151.29 - Foreign ships.

NOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCE POLLUTION
§ 151.30 - Applicability.
§ 151.31 - Where to find requirements applying to oceangoing ships carrying Category A, B, C, and D NLS.
§ 151.32 - Special areas for the purpose of Annex II.
§ 151.33 - Certificates needed to carry Category C Oil-like NLS.
§ 151.35 - Certificates needed to carry Category D NLS and Category D Oil-like NLS.
§ 151.37 - Obtaining an Attachment for NLSs to the IOPP Certificate and obtaining an NLS Certificate.
§ 151.39 - Operating requirements: Category D NLS.
§ 151.41 - Operating requirements for oceangoing ships with IOPP Certificates: Category C and D Oil-like NLSs.
§ 151.43 - Control of discharge of NLS residues.
§ 151.47 - Category D NLSs other than oil-like Category D NLSs that may be carried under this part.
§ 151.49 - Category C and D Oil-like NLSs allowed for carriage.

GARBAGE POLLUTION AND SEWAGE
§ 151.51 - Applicability.
§ 151.53 - Special areas for Annex V of MARPOL 73/78.
§ 151.55 - Recordkeeping requirements.
§ 151.57 - Garbage management plans.
§ 151.59 - Placards.
§ 151.61 - Inspection for compliance and enforcement.
§ 151.63 - Shipboard control of garbage.
§ 151.65 - Reporting requirements.
§ 151.66 - Operating requirements: Discharge of garbage in the Great Lakes and other navigable waters.
§ 151.67 - Operating requirements: Discharge of plastic prohibited.
§ 151.69 - Operating requirements: Discharge of garbage outside special areas.
§ 151.71 - Operating requirements: Discharge of garbage within special areas.
§ 151.73 - Operating requirements: Discharge of garbage from fixed or floating platforms.
§ 151.75 - Grinders or comminuters.
§ 151.77 - Exceptions for emergencies and health risks.
§ 151.79 - Operating requirements: Discharge of sewage within Antarctica.
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