# 33 C.F.R. § 151.11 (2026): Exceptions for emergencies

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## Section

- **Citation:** 33 C.F.R. § 151.11 (2026)
- **Heading:** Exceptions for emergencies
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 33 CFR: Navigation and Navigable Waters / Chapter I: COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / Part 151: VESSELS CARRYING OIL, NOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCES, GARBAGE, MUNICIPAL OR COMMERCIAL WASTE, AND BALLAST WATER / Subpart A: Implementation of MARPOL 73/78 and the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty as it Pertains to Pollution from Ships / § 151.11: § 151.11   Exceptions for emergencies.

## Text

(a) Sections 151.10 and 151.13 do not apply to—
(1) The discharge into the sea of oil or oily mixture necessary for the purpose of securing the safety of a ship or saving life at sea.
(2) The discharge into the sea of oil or oily mixture resulting from damage to a ship or its equipment—
(i) Provided that all reasonable precautions have been taken after the occurrence of the damage or discovery of the discharge for the purpose of preventing or minimizing the discharge; and
(ii) Except if the owner or the master acted either with intent to cause damage, or recklessly and with knowledge that damage would probably result.
(b) [Reserved]
[CGD 75-134a, 48 FR 45709, Oct. 6, 1983, as amended by CGD 88-002, 54 FR 18404, Apr. 28, 1989]

## Nearby sections

- [33 C.F.R. § 151.01 (2026) § 151.01   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P151_S151_01.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 151.03 (2026) § 151.03   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P151_S151_03.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 151.04 (2026) § 151.04   Penalties for violation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P151_S151_04.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 151.05 (2026) § 151.05   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P151_S151_05.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 151.06 (2026) § 151.06   Special areas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P151_S151_06.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 151.07 (2026) § 151.07   Delegations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P151_S151_07.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 151.08 (2026) § 151.08   Denial of entry.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P151_S151_08.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 151.09 (2026) § 151.09   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P151_S151_09.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 151.10 (2026) § 151.10   Control of oil discharges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P151_S151_10.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 151.11 (2026) § 151.11   Exceptions for emergencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P151_S151_11.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 151.13 (2026) § 151.13   Special areas for Annex I of MARPOL 73/78.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P151_S151_13.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 151.15 (2026) § 151.15   Reporting requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P151_S151_15.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 151.17 (2026) § 151.17   Surveys.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P151_S151_17.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 151.19 (2026) § 151.19   International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P151_S151_19.md)

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