Voluntary Best Achievable Protection (VBAP) and Exceptional Compliance (ECOPRO) Program for Tank Vessels

Voluntary and Non-regulatory

The Department of Ecology Spills Program manages a unique non-regulatory environmental protection program for tank vessels. Tank vessels operators are invited to participate in Washington’s VBAP or ECOPRO Program for Tank Vessels to protect Washington’s irreplaceable natural resources from the damage caused by an oil spill.

Benefits

If your company elects to participate in this program, it will receive public recognition for its commitment to marine safety and environmental stewardship.

Your company name will be posted on Washington's VBAP or ECOPRO list at this website.

Supporting documents

• Brochure - Join the Environmental Elite
• Guidance Document for VBAP-ECOPRO
• Standards for Tankers
• Standards for Tank Barges
• Sample Submittal  Agreement Letter
• Tanker Inspection Checklist
• Tank Barge – ATB Inspection Checklist
• Plan Review Checklist for Tankers
• Plan Review Checklist for Tank Barges and ATBs
• Tank Barge - Tow Vessel Company Audit Checklist
• TAPS Trade Tanker Report

 Articles

• Western Mariner: Island Tug and Barge Ltd. and ECOPRO
• Seaways, the International Journal of the Nautical Institute: Ecology's voluntary program for tank vessels