General Rules for Tankers Owned and Operated in the US (2021/22)

This publication provides recommendations and guidance for tankers trading into the USA. It is compiled from over 12,000 pages of regulations directly related to shipping contained in the United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). This is a ‘must have’ reference for any tanker or tanker company trading into the USA.

This publication is an instantaneous and accessible resource of the most directly relevant regulations in the tanker industry, both at sea and ashore. It addresses the primary CFR chapters and contains excerpts of the relevant regulations. Some of the subjects covered include:

• Safe operation of vessels and safety management systems
• Navigation
• Handling, stowage and hazards of dangerous cargoes generally
• Individual requirements for chemical cargoes
• Individual requirements for liquefied gas cargoes
• Individual requirements for oil cargoes
• Cargo equipment and safety systems
• Compatibility of cargoes
• Port and terminal operations
• Tanker construction, design and escort requirements
• Tanker certification and training
• Recordkeeping and incident reporting requirements
• Pollution
• Drug and Alcohol Testing Requirements.