2023 Begins With Increased (or Unlimited) Liability for Vessel Owners
The Energy Law
JANUARY 31, 2023
3] When the source of the discharge is a vessel, the “responsible party” is the owner, operator, or demise charterer of that vessel. [4] 11] The Coast Guard is not responsible for adjusting OPA limits for offshore facilities (other than deepwater ports). Offshore facilities have unlimited liability for removal costs. [13]
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