Revised California COFR requirements
Members are requested to note the relevant provisions in the California Code of Regulations (CCR) on evidence of financial security and renewal procedures for the Californian Certificate of Financial Responsibility (COFR) published by the Californian (CA) Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) and currently effective.
Before operating in CA marine waters, tank and non-tank vessels are required to submit their Certificate of Entry (CoE) at least ten calendar days prior to entering these waters, in order to apply for a CA COFR. This requirement supersedes the requirement to submit the CoE at least three working days prior to entering CA waters.
Members are also advised that the 30 and 90 day timeframe required for self-certifying renewal with the P&I Club and the timeframe for providing the renewal documentation, i.e. the CoE – are replaced with a single timeframe of 45 calendar days following expiration of the P&I Club coverage to submit all necessary documentation including the CoE.
Members should contact North if they have any queries regarding any of the above.