U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 27, 2025
The owner, operator, and master of a U.S. tank vessel meeting § 157.10a(b), § 157.10a(c)(2), § 157.10b(a)(2), or § 157.10c(c)(2) shall ensure that the vessel does not engage in a voyage unless the vessel has on board—
(a) The letter under § 157.204 accepting the dedicated clean ballast tank system plans;
(b) The Coast Guard approved Dedicated Clean Ballast Tanks Operations Manual under § 157.210; and
(c) Any amending letters issued under § 157.218 approving alterations.