The owner, operator, and master of a U.S. tank vessel having a COW system under § 157.10(e), § 157.10a(a)(2), or § 157.10c(b)(2) shall ensure that the vessel does not engage in a voyage unless the vessel has on board the following:
(a)The Crude Oil Washing Operations and Equipment Manual that—
(2)Bears a certification by an authorized CS that the manual contains the information required under § 157.138.
(b)Evidence of acceptance of the tank vessel's COW system consisting of—
(1)A document from an authorized CS that certifies the vessel meets § 157.10c(b)(2) and each amending letter by the authorized CS approving changes in the design, equipment, or installation; or
(2)The letter of acceptance under § 157.106 and each amending letter issued under § 157.158(c).
(c)Evidence that the COW system passed the required inspections by—
(1)A document from an authorized CS that the vessel has passed the inspections under § 157.140; or
(2)The letter of acceptance under § 157.142 after passing the inspection under § 157.140.