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Regulation & law · 16/11/1998Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Coast Guard Requests Public Comment on Single Hull Tank Vessel Phase-out Requirements

Summary

The US Coast Guard is seeking public input on whether converted single hull tank vessels with double sides or double bottoms should be considered a different hull design under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90), potentially delaying their phase-out dates.

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