---
kind: "section"
citation: "33 C.F.R. § 157.41"
title: "33"
number: "157.41"
heading: "Emergencies."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/33/157.41"
---

# §157.41. Emergencies.


Sections [157.27](/cfr/33/157.27.md), [157.29](/cfr/33/157.29.md), [157.37](/cfr/33/157.37.md), and [157.39](/cfr/33/157.39.md) 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.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1903; 46 U.S.C. 3703, 3703a (note); Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Subparts G, H, and I are also issued under section 4115(b), Pub. L. 101-380, 104 Stat. 520; Pub. L. 104-55, 109 Stat. 546.

### Source

Source: CGD 74-32, 40 FR 48283, Oct. 14, 1975, unless otherwise noted.