The owner, operator, and master of a tank vessel having a COW system under § 157.10(e), § 157.10a(a)(2), or § 157.10c(b)(2) shall ensure that each member of the crew that has a designated responsibility during COW operations—

1. (a) Has six months or more of tank vessel duty that includes oil cargo discharge operations;
2. (b) Has been instructed in the COW operation of the tank vessel; and
3. (c) Is familiar with the contents of the Crude Oil Washing Operations and Equipment Manual approved by the Coast Guard under § 157.112 or by the government of the vessel's flag state.

[CGD 77-058b, 45 FR 43709, June 30, 1980, as amended by CGD 82-28, 50 FR 11628, Mar. 22, 1985]