Question 1 of 30
What is the main requirement of the OPA 90?
A
New tankers and tank barges should have double hulls
B
New tankers and tank barges should not ply in US waters
C
New tankers and tank barges with single hulls can ply in us ports
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: New tankers and tank barges should have double hulls.
The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) was enacted in the United States following the Exxon Valdez incident. Its primary requirement is the mandatory fitting of double hulls on all new tankers and tank barges to prevent oil spills during groundings or collisions.