USA

Californian COFR

We have previously communicated with The O'Brien's Group who is an approved contractor to arrange these procedures.

For preparing and submitting the CA-COFR application, they will charge 10% over the application fee which is a graduated or scaled fee based on the amount of bunkers the vessel can carry. The maximum amount is $2500, so O'Briens would charge $250.

For preparing the contingency fee, the charge would be $150.

To retain O'Briens as the spill manager they would charge an annual fee of $150 (this is renewable each year).

In order to maintain the COFR and plan current (later in the year), non-tank vessels must participate annually in an oil spill drill. O'Briens conducts an annual table top drill as part of its International program and oil spill seminar. These are held conveniently in various locations in Asia, including Hong Kong. The charge for the table top drill is $1500.

In addition to these charges, there are several other requirements that need to be satisfied including the appointment and retention of an Oil Spill Response Organization (OSRO) and Salvor. Assuming the vessel is entered with the WoE, the appointment of the National Response Corp (NRC) and/or Marine Spill Response Corp (MSRC) is free of charge. Salvors, such as Marine Spill Alliance (MRA) who have a significant presence on the US West Coast charge O'Briens clients $120 to $200 annually.

You may contact O'Briens directly at 609-275-9600 or by email at "oopsusa.oopsusa.com".