155.1015—Applicability.
(a)
Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, this subpart applies to each vessel that is constructed or adapted to carry, or that carries, oil in bulk as cargo or oil cargo residue, and that—
(b)
This subpart also applies to vessels which engage in oil lightering operations in the marine environment beyond the baseline from which the territorial sea is measured, when the cargo lightered is destined for a port or place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
(2)
Vessels that, although constructed or adapted to carry oil in bulk as cargo or oil cargo residue, are not storing or carrying oil in bulk as cargo or oil cargo residue.
(6)
Fishing or fishing tender vessels as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101 of not more than 750 gross tons when engaged only in the fishing industry.
(d)
Vessels covered by this subpart that are not operating within the navigable waters or the exclusive economic zone of the United States must meet all requirements of this subpart except for—
(1)
Identifying and ensuring, through contract or other approved means, the availability of response resources including the shore-based spill management team;
(2)
Providing the geographic-specific appendices required in § 155.1035, 155.1040, or 155.1045, as appropriate; and
(3)
Identifying and designating a qualified individual and alternate qualified individual required in § 155.1026.