# 33 C.F.R. § 156.220 (2026): Reporting of incidents

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P156_S156_220

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 C.F.R. § 156.220 (2026)
- **Heading:** Reporting of incidents
- **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 156: OIL AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TRANSFER OPERATIONS / Subpart B: Special Requirements for Lightering of Oil and Hazardous Material Cargoes / § 156.220: § 156.220   Reporting of incidents.

## Text

(a) An immediate report must be made to the nearest Captain of the Port, by the service vessel, if fire, explosion, collision, grounding or any similar emergency, which poses a threat to the vessels involved, occurs during lightering.
(b) Any discharge of oil or hazardous material into the water shall be reported, by the service vessel, in accordance with the procedures specified in § 151.15 of this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [33 C.F.R. § 156.200 (2026) § 156.200   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P156_S156_200.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 156.205 (2026) § 156.205   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P156_S156_205.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 156.210 (2026) § 156.210   General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P156_S156_210.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 156.215 (2026) § 156.215   Pre-arrival notices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P156_S156_215.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 156.220 (2026) § 156.220   Reporting of incidents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P156_S156_220.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 156.225 (2026) § 156.225   Designation of lightering zones.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P156_S156_225.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 156.230 (2026) § 156.230   Factors considered in designating lightering zones.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P156_S156_230.md)

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