OPA in Shipping Meaning

The OPA meaning in Shipping terms is "Oil Pollution Act of 1990". There are 1 related meanings of the OPA Shipping abbreviation.

OPA on Shipping Full Forms

  1. Oil Pollution Act of 1990 The American rules on the safety of transport of hydrocarbons by sea. Provisions apply to tanker structure, with the requirement that new tankers should be built with a double hull or other similar design. It also introduces a tougher inspection system of existing ships, making it obligatory for ships to have an emergency action plan on board.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  1. What does OPA stand for Shipping?

    OPA stands for Oil Pollution Act of 1990 in Shipping terms.

  2. What is the shortened form of Oil Pollution Act of 1990 in Shipping?

    The short form of "Oil Pollution Act of 1990" is OPA for Shipping.

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