[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 33, Volume 2]
[Revised as of July 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 33CFR157.41]

[Page 471]
 
                TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 157--RULES FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT RELATING TO 
TANK VESSELS CARRYING OIL IN BULK--Table of Contents
 
                       Subpart C--Vessel Operation
 
Sec. 157.41  Emergencies.

    Sections 157.27, 157.29, 157.37, and 157.39 do not apply to a tank 
vessel that discharges into the sea oil or oily mixtures:
    (a) For the purpose of securing the safety of the vessel or for 
saving life at sea; or
    (b) As a result of damage to the vessel or its equipment if:
    (1) Reasonable precautions are taken after the occurrence of the 
damage or discovery of the discharge for the purpose of preventing or 
minimizing the discharge; and
    (2) The owner, master or person in charge did not intend to cause 
damage, or did not act recklessly and with knowledge that damage of the 
environment would probably result.