A cruise ship owned by Ocean Tours Inc. discharges some of the oil used in its engines into Puget Sound and onto the shore. Under the Oil Pollution Act, this is most likely

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The Oil Pollution Act specifically addresses oil discharges into navigable waters, adjoining shorelines, and the exclusive economic zone of the United States. It holds parties responsible for such pollution accountable for cleanup costs and damages. Therefore, a cruise ship discharging oil into Puget Sound and onto the shore would be in violation of this act.

A Cruise Ship Owned by Ocean Tours Inc