# 33 CFR § 155.100: Applicability

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-155.100

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 CFR § 155.100
- **Heading:** Applicability
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 33—Navigation and Navigable Waters > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER O—POLLUTION > PART 155—OIL OR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL POLLUTION PREVENTION REGULATIONS FOR VESSELS > Subpart A—General

## Text

(a) Subject to the exceptions provided for in paragraph (b) and (c) of this section, this part applies to each ship that:
(1) Is operated under the authority of the United States, wherever located; or
(2) Is operated under the authority of a country other than the United States while in the navigable waters of the United States, or while at a port or terminal under the jurisdiction of the United States.
(b) This part does not apply to:
(1) A warship, naval auxiliary, or other ship owned or operated by a country when engaged in non-commercial service; or
(2) Any other ship specifically excluded by MARPOL 73/78.
(c) Section 155.480 applies to each tank vessel with a cargo capacity of 1,000 or more cubic meters (approximately 6,290 barrels), loading oil or oil reside as cargo that is operated under the authority of the United States, wherever located, or operated under the authority of a country other than the United States while in the navigable waters of the United States, or while at a port or terminal under the jurisdiction of the United States.
[CGD 75-124a, 48 FR 45714, Oct. 6, 1983, as amended by CGD 90-071a, 62 FR 48773, Sept. 17, 1997]

## Nearby sections

- [33 CFR § 155.100 § 155.100 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-155.100.md)
- [33 CFR § 155.110 § 155.110 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-155.110.md)
- [33 CFR § 155.120 § 155.120 Equivalents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-155.120.md)
- [33 CFR § 155.130 § 155.130 Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-155.130.md)
- [33 CFR § 155.140 § 155.140 Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-155.140.md)
- [33 CFR § 155.200 § 155.200 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-155.200.md)
- [33 CFR § 155.205 § 155.205 Discharge removal equipment for vessels 400 feet or greater in length.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-155.205.md)
- [33 CFR § 155.210 § 155.210 Discharge removal equipment for vessels less than 400 feet in length.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-155.210.md)
- [33 CFR § 155.215 § 155.215 Discharge removal equipment for inland oil barges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-155.215.md)
- [33 CFR § 155.220 § 155.220 Discharge removal equipment for vessels carrying oil as secondary cargo.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-155.220.md)
- [33 CFR § 155.225 § 155.225 Internal cargo transfer capability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-155.225.md)
- [33 CFR § 155.230 § 155.230 Emergency control systems for tank barges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-155.230.md)
- [33 CFR § 155.235 § 155.235 Emergency towing capability for oil tankers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-155.235.md)
- [33 CFR § 155.240 § 155.240 Damage stability information for oil tankers and offshore oil barges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-155.240.md)

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