There are hundreds of standards and protocols to which oil tanker operators and crew are required to adhere in order to stay compliant with state, federal and international guidelines. Some of the most common and important safety standards pertain to onboard smoking, the use of electrical appliances and facilitating visitors. Take a look at the oil tanker safety measures below to ensure a safe working atmosphere aboard an oil tanker.Oil Tanker Safety Measures for Smoking Aboard Oil...

Operating a vessel while intoxicated, sometimes referred to as boating under the influence (BUI), can bring stiff penalties and loss of privileges. It’s a serious offense that is strictly enforced, given the massive risks and dangers it imposes.Alcohol is involved in roughly one-third of all boating fatalities, according to the USCG’s Boating Safety Resource Center. Each state has its own BUI legislation with distinct rules and applicable penalties. In addition, the USCG enforces BUI-related...

Auto carriers are extremely large, complex vessels. As such, there are a numerous, detailed regulations by which car carrier companies and operators must abide.Types of Auto CarriersCar carriers are unique vessels that feature a box-like superstructure. Many fully enclose the cargo and have the capacity to hold thousands of vehicles. They also typically have dual ramps for faster loading and have extensive automatic fire control systems.Some of the vessels considered car carriers include:...

Vessel determination refers to a decision the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) makes regarding a vessel. Vessel owners, manufacturers, lawyers and law enforcement agencies occasionally will ask the USCG which laws and regulations apply to a particular device. The USCG’s reply letter is the vessel determination.In some instances, vessel owners will send letters to the USCG requesting information about whether or not construction work on their vessels will affect their particular vessel status.In other...