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33 CFR §157.154

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The owner, operator, and master of a tank vessel having a COW system under § 157.10(e), § 157.10a(a)(2), or § 157.10c(b)(2) shall ensure that each member of the crew that has a designated responsibility during COW operations—
  1. (a)Has six months or more of tank vessel duty that includes oil cargo discharge operations;
  2. (b)Has been instructed in the COW operation of the tank vessel; and
  3. (c)Is familiar with the contents of the Crude Oil Washing Operations and Equipment Manual approved by the Coast Guard under § 157.112 or by the government of the vessel's flag state.