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Current test contains SETS questions in area «Marpol». Those questions can be used for competence verification specialist capable of preventing accidental situations related with transporting safety, or also for self-examination.
«Marpol» subject includes theoretical and practical information about advanced training for work on any type of vessel. The test provides advanced training for seafarers working on various types of vessels, focusing on theoretical and practical knowledge of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL). Participants will learn about the history and development of MARPOL, its objectives and the regulations governing the prevention of pollution from ships. The course covers the six annexes of MARPOL, including regulations on oil pollution, noxious liquid substances, harmful substances in packaged form, sewage, garbage and air pollution. Practical training includes case studies and scenarios to assess and respond to pollution incidents, as well as measures to prevent pollution from ships. The course also covers the role of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in implementing and enforcing MARPOL regulations. Students will learn about the responsibilities of shipowners, operators and crew members in complying with MARPOL regulations and preventing pollution from ships. Upon completion, seamen will be able to identify and mitigate potential pollution risks, respond to pollution incidents, and ensure compliance with MARPOL regulations. By mastering the principles of MARPOL, seafarers can contribute to the protection of the marine environment and ensure safe and responsible shipping operations.
On this site SETS on the subject «Marpol» contains 137 questions you need to answer with no possibility to go back to previous question. Therefore, we recommend carefully reading each question and making decision with no hurry. In case you have some difficulty answering, you have also possibility to request a hint.
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The entries in the Oil Record Book must be …………
in the language of the Captain and in English or French.
in the language of the crew and in English or French.
in the official language of the Flag State and in English or French.
in any language comprehensible by the Port State Control officers.
Bunkering procedures for all ships require that ………. communication should be maintained with the shore/barge staff in charge of the transfer.
continuous.
frequent.
occasional.
intermittent.
Bunkering procedures on all ships require that the deck officer on watch is informed prior to the starting of bunkering. This is because …………..
the time needs to be recorded exactly.
he is responsible for all communication with the shore or barge.
appropriate precautions have to be taken by the deck department.
the bunkering flag has to be hoisted and the oil spill recovery team put on stand-by.
Which of the following is not a «Special Area» according to MARPOL Regulation 10?
Mediterranean Sea area including the Black Sea.
Baltic Sea area.
Red Sea area.
Caribbean Sea area.
Cross connections between the fuel and ballast systems are……… .
allowed at the fuel system manifold in the engine room.
allowed at the fuel system manifold on the main deck.
totally prohibited.
allowed at the ballast system manifold in the engine room.
Ships may only discharge processed bilge water from machinery spaces into the sea if certain very specific criteria are being met. Which of those listed below is correct?
The ship has cin operation as require reg. 16(5) of Anex I.
The ship has in operation equipment as require reg. 16(5) of Annex I to MARPOL.
The ship is sailing within a special area.
The ship is proceeding an route.
Basic procedures for bunkering operations on all ships require that ……… should personally supervise all bunkering operations.
the Master.
the Chief Engineer.
the 2nd Engineer.
A responsible person.
Which of the following pumps is not allowed to have a direct overboard connection to the sea?
Ballast Water Pumps.
Engine Room Bilge Pump.
Cargo Hold Bilge Pump.
Sludge Pump.
According to the MEPC, Circular No. 235, issued by the IMO, entitled «Guidelines for systems for handling oily wastes in machinery spaces of ships», a return line to the bilge or holding tank is……….
Required for ships of 10 000 GRT and above.
Strongly recommended.
Left to be fitted at Owner’s discretion.
Required for all ships.
The Garbage Record Book must be open for inspection at all times and kept for a minimum of…….
six months.
one year.
two years.
five years.
Which MARPOL Annex deals with the Regulations for the Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk?
Annex II.
Annex V.
Annex I.
Annex III.
The disposal of plastics at sea is……..
allowed anywhere outside the designated Special Areas.
strictly prohibited.
allowed as long as the ship is no less than 12 nautical miles from the coast.
allowed as long as they have passed through a comminutor.
In the USA any food waste being put ashore must be delivered in……
biodegradable sacks.
plastic bags.
cardboard boxes.
sealed metal containers.
MARPOL Annex V came into effect from the 1st July 1997, for new ships, and from 1st July 1998 for all other vessels. It affects ships……..
of 400 tonnes and above.
of 150 tonnes and above.
of 1 500 tonnes and above.
carrying 12 or more passengers.
Which Marpol Annex deals with the Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil?
Annex I.
Annex II.
Annex IV.
Annex V.
The term «segregated ballast» means…….
a ballast system completely separated from the fuel oil system.
a ballast system completely separated from the cargo oil system.
a ballast system completely separated from the cargo and fuel oil systems.
none of the other options.
According to Annex VI to become effective on 19 May 2005, where the bunker delivery note shall be kept?
Must be kept on board.
Must be submitted to the port authority.
Must be kept in the ship’s logbook.
According to Annex VI to become effective on 19 May 2005, the bunker delivery note shall be retained for the period of….
3 Year.
1 Year.
5 Years.
According to regulation on measures for existing oil tankers to become effective on 5 April 2005, a category 2 or 3 oil tanker of 15 years and over after the date of its delivery shall….
comply with the Condition Assessment Scheme adopted by the Marine Environment Protection Committee by resolution MEPC.94 (46).
be decommissioned immediately.
undergo a complete overhaul.
For the purpose of Annex VI to become effective on 19 May 2005, the term «SOx Emission Control Area» means…
area where the adoption of special mandatory measures for SOx emissions from ships is required to prevent, reduce and control air pollution from SOx and its attendant adverse impacts on land and sea areas.
area where ships are prohibited from operating.
area designated for the storage of hazardous materials.
For the purposes of the Annex II noxious liquid substances shall be divided into…
Four Categories.
Three Categories.
Five Categories.
According to regulation prohibiting carrying certain types of oil as cargo in single hull oil tankers to become effective on 5 April 2005, what type of oil as cargo does the prohibition cover?
Heavy Grade Oil.
Light Crude Oil.
Medium Grade Oil.
According to Annex II, the discharge into the sea outside special area of any mixture containing category B substances is prohibited, unless certain conditions are satisfied. Which of them?
En route at a speed of at least 7 knots, 1 ppm, 12 NM, depth 25 m.
At anchor with no speed requirement.
Within 3 NM of the shore.
According to revised Annex IV to become effective on 1 August 2005, the discharge of sewage into the sea is prohibited, except when some conditions are fulfilled. Which one of these conditions is not correct?
for new ships; 400 or more and have more 12 persons; sewage dis. 3 NM if disinfected and 12 if not disinfected.
Discharge is allowed at any distance from the shore.
Discharge is permitted only for vessels under 400 gross tonnage.
Any discharge of oil into the sea is prohibited, except when some conditions are satisfied. One of these conditions for an oil tanker is that ….
the tanker is more than 10 nautical miles from the nearest land.
the tanker is more than 25 nautical miles from the nearest land.
the tanker is more than 50 nautical miles from the nearest land./En route.
the tanker is more than 100 nautical miles from the nearest land.
According to Annex VI to become effective on 19 May 2005, there are special requirements to fuel oil sample. The sample is to be….
meet Reg. 14 and 18 Req.; 0,2 sulphure, kept under the ship’s control until the subject fuel has been substantially consumed, but in any case for at least 12 months from the date of delivery.
disposed of immediately after use.
kept for a maximum of 6 months.
According to Annex II, the discharge into the sea outside special area of any mixture containing category D substances is prohibited, unless certain conditions are satisfied. Which of them?
7 knots, 12 NM, 1 part in 10 part of water.
5 knots, 3 NM, 1 part in 100 parts of water.
10 knots, 5 NM, 1 part in 50 parts of water.
For the purposes of the Annex II, noxious liquid substances of category A, if discharged into the sea from tank cleaning or deballasting operations, would present …..
0,1 % by weight or 0,01 % on ashoreutil tank is empty, after this wash as in the category D.
0,5 % by weight or 0,05 % on ashoreutil tank is empty.
1 % by weight or 0,1 % on ashoreutil tank is empty.
According to Annex II, the discharge into the sea within special area of any mixture containing category B substances is prohibited, unless certain conditions are satisfied. Which one is not correct?
Tank prewashed and discharged to a reception facility; 7 kn, 1 ppm, 12 nm, Depth 25.
Discharge is allowed at any distance from the shore.
Discharge is permitted only for vessels under 400 gross tonnage.
According to Annex II, the discharge into the sea outside special area of any mixture containing category C substances is prohibited, unless certain conditions are satisfied. Which of them?
7 kn, 10 ppm., below waterline, 12 NM., 25 m.
5 kn, 15 ppm., above waterline, 10 NM., 20 m.
10 kn, 5 ppm., below waterline, 15 NM., 30 m.
According to Annex VI to become emission limits of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), explanations. Which is not correct?
130 kw and more; 2 000 Y-17 g/kw-130 rpm, but 9,8 g/kw -2 000 rpm. MCR engine more 10 %.
100 kw and more; 1 800 Y-15 g/kw-120 rpm, but 8,5 g/kw -1 800 rpm.
150 kw and more; 2 200 Y-18 g/kw-140 rpm, but 10,5 g/kw -2 200 rpm.
According to Marpol, what is the meaning of the term «oily mixture»?
A mixture with oil content above 15 ppm.
A mixture with oil content above 50 ppm.
A mixture with oil content above 100 ppm.
A mixture with any oil content.
Which is nearest to the Marpol description of segregated ballast?
Ballast water that cannot be pumped through cargo oil piping and for which cargo pumps cannot be used.
The ballast water introduced in a tank which is completely separated from the cargo or fuel oil system and permanently allocated to ballast.
The clean ballast water which can only be pumped via segregated lines by the clean ballast pump.
The ballast carried in the clean ballast tank, pumped via the segregated ballast pump.
Which description given is nearest to the description of clean ballast as defined by Marpol?
Its oil content is NIL and consequently would not leave any traces upon the surface of the water or emulsion beneath the water surface.
If discharged from a stationary ship in clean calm water on a clear day will not produce visible traces of oil on the water surface nor emulsion below.
Its oil content is no more than 50 ppm and will not produce visible traces on adjoining shorelines, nor emulsion in the sea.
Its oil content is no more than 100 ppm and it will not produce visible traces on the shore lines.
What is the meaning of «slop tank» as defined by Marpol?
A tank used for tank cleaning provided with heating coils.
Any tank where slops or sludges are collected.
The two most aftward fitted wing tanks or the most aftward fitted centre tank.
A tank specifically designed for the collection of tank drainings, washings or other oily mixtures.
What is the best description of a «special area» as defined by Marpol?
An area with particular traffic characteristics where extra precautions are required.
An ecological endangered area where no oil mixture is to be discharged at any time.
A sea area where, for recognised oceanographical and ecological conditions, and in view of traffic, special prevention is required.
A sea area where, in view of its particular dense traffic, no overboard discharge of any oily mixture is allowed.
What does the «instantaneous rate of discharge of oil content» mean, according to Marpol?
The total quantity of oil discharged at any moment.
The total rate of oil discharged per hour divided by 3 600.
The rate of oil discharge in litres per hour at any instant, divided by the speed of the ship in knots at the same instant.
The total quantity of oil discharged, divided by the mileage covered during the time of discharge by the ship.
According to Marpol, what does the term «new ship» mean?
A ship for which the building contract was placed after 31 December 1995.
A ship for which the keel was laid or was in any similar stage of construction after 30 June 1976.
A ship which was delivered after 31 December 1979.
All of the other options apply.
Does the definition of an «oil tanker» apply to a gas carrier?
Yes, it does.
No, it does not.
Yes, when carrying chemicals or petrochemicals.
Yes, when carrying a cargo or part cargo of oil in bulk.
Provisions of Annex III shall apply to….
all ships carrying harmful substances in packaged form.
only oil tankers.
ships over 400 gross tonnage only.
Under Marpol, can a chemical tanker be considered an oil tanker?
No.
Yes.
Yes, when it is carrying petrochemicals.
Yes, when it is carrying a cargo or part cargo of oil in bulk.
According to Marpol, what does the term «oil» mean?
Any grade of crude oil.
Any grade of crude oil or fuel oil.
Any grade of crude oil, fuel oil or refined products.
Petroleum in any form including crude oil, fuel oil, sludge oil, oil refuse and refined products.
What is the meaning of the term «Combination Carrier»?
A general term for vessels carrying more than one kind of cargo, example reefer-container, log-bulk etc.
A ship designed to carry either oil products or crude oil in bulk or in parcels.
A ship designed to carry either oil or solid cargoes in bulk.
A cargo ship that has product oil tanks, example palm oil tanks.
For new tankers, the total quantity of oil discharged into the sea shall not exceed ……… of the total quantity of the particular cargo of which the residue formed part.
1/10 000.
1/15 000.
1/25 000.
1/30 000.
The instantaneous rate of discharge of oil content of a tanker shall not exceed…..
30 litres per nautical mile.
75 litres per nautical mile.
100 litres per nautical mile.
120 litres per nautical mile.
For existing tankers, the total quantity of oil discharged into the sea should be no more than …… of the total quantity of the particular cargo of which the residue formed part.
1/15 000.
1/25 000.
1/50 000.
1/100 000.
Any discharge of oil into the sea is prohibited except when some conditions are satisfied. One of these conditions for a tanker is that….
the tanker is loaded.
the tanker is in ballast condition.
the tanker is tank cleaning.
the tanker is en route.
Any discharge of oil into the sea is prohibited, except when some conditions are satisfied. One of these conditions for an oil tanker is that ….
the tanker is more than 10 nautical miles from the nearest land.
the tanker is more than 25 nautical miles from the nearest land.
the tanker is more than 50 nautical miles from the nearest land.
the tanker is more than 100 nautical miles from the nearest land.
According to Marpol, what is the meaning of the term «oil fuel»?
A cargo of heavy fuel oil, intermediate fuel or diesel oil.
A cargo of refined oil for combustible purpose in thermal machinery or boilers.
A cargo of refined oil with flashpoint above 60 degree C.
Any oil used on board in connection with the propulsion and auxiliary machinery.
According to Annex VI to become effective on 19 May 2005, requirements of regulation on emission limits of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) emission does not apply to….
engines less 130 kW, vessels less 400 GT.
engines more than 200 kW, vessels more than 500 GT.
engines less than 150 kW, vessels less than 300 GT.
According to Annex VI to become effective on 19 May 2005, new installations, which contain ozone depleting substances shall be prohibited on all ships. What is the exception?
New installation HCFCs (hydrochlorofluorocarbons) are permitted until JAN 1st, 2020.
New installations of any ozone depleting substances are allowed until JAN 1st, 2025.
New installations of HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons) are permitted indefinitely.
According to revised Annex IV to become effective on 01.08.05, the discharge of sewage which is not comminuted or disinfected is prohibited, except when some conditions are fulfilled. Which of these conditions isn’t correct?
Has in operation an approved sewage treatment plant, is discharging sewage which is not comminuted or disinfected at a distance of more than 12 nautical miles from the nearest land.
Discharging sewage is allowed if the vessel is at anchor.
Discharging sewage is permitted if it is treated and disinfected.
According to Annex VI to become effective on 19 May 2005, who can certify true copies of the bunker delivery note?
Master or person in charge of ship.
Chief Engineer only.
Any crew member on board.
According to Annex III, each ship carrying harmful substances shall have…
a special list or manifest setting forth the harmful substances on board and the location thereof. A detailed stowage plan which sets out the location of the harmful substances on board may be used in place of such special list or manifest.
a general cargo manifest without specific details on harmful substances.
a declaration of safety for all cargo on board.
According to Annex II, the discharge into the sea outside special area of any mixture containing category B substances is prohibited, unless certain conditions are satisfied. Which of them?
7 knots, 12 NM, Depth 25 m, 1 ppm.
5 knots, 10 NM, Depth 15 m, 2 ppm.
10 knots, 15 NM, Depth 30 m, 0.5 ppm.
According to Annex II, the discharge into the sea outside special area of any mixture containing category A substances shall be ….
prohibited.
allowed under certain conditions.
permitted if treated properly.
According to Annex VI to become effective on 19 May 2005, shipboard incineration of polyvinyl chlorides (PVCs) shall be prohibited, except…
possible in incinerators provided with the Type Approval Certificate; 2000 year.
if the incinerator is operated at a temperature below 850 °C.
if the incinerator is equipped with a scrubber system.
According to Annex VI to become effective on 19 May 2005, the bunker delivery note shall be accompanied by…..
representative sample of the fuel oil delivered, taking into account Guidelines for the Sampling.
a certificate of compliance with safety standards.
a detailed report of the fuel oil’s chemical composition.
For the purposes of Annex II, term «noxious liquid substance» means…
Any noxious liquid carried in bulk.
Any solid waste material.
Any liquid that is not harmful to the environment.
According to Annex II, the discharge into the sea outside special area of any mixture containing category B substances is prohibited, unless certain conditions are satisfied. Which of them?
7 knots, 12 NM, Depth 25 m, 1 ppm.
2 knots, 4 NM, Depth 6 m, 2 ppm.
12 knots, 7 NM, Depth 25 m, 1 ppm.
According to Annex VI to become effective on 19 May 2005, the survey of engines for compliance with regulation on emission limits of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) shall be conducted…
Initial. Periodical (5 years)
Initial. Periodical (5 years). Intermediate. Annual.
Intermediate.
Annual.
According to Annex III, each ship carrying harmful substances shall have…
A special list or manifest setting forth the harmful substances on board and the location thereof. A detailed stowage plan which sets out the location of the harmful substances on board may be used in place of such special list or manifest.
A general inventory of all cargo on board.
A certificate of compliance with safety regulations.
A list of crew members and their responsibilities.
According to Annex II, …..shall be issued after survey to any ship carrying noxious liquid substances in bulk and which is engaged in international voyages.
IOPP certificate.
Safety management certificate.
Cargo ship safety certificate.
International load line certificate.
Which of these design requirements must be met by oil filtering equipment fitted on ships of 10 000 grt and above?
administration; not ex. 15 ppm; alarm if 16 ppm; Auto stop.
I, II, III, IV.
II, III, V, VII.
I, III, V, VI.
Marpol defines Crude Oil as….
a liquid hydrocarbon mixture occurring naturally, whether treated or not, irrespective of whether distillate fractions were removed or added.
a liquid hydrocarbon from which certain distillate fractions were removed.
a liquid hydrocarbon to which certain distillate fractions were added.
a non-treated liquid hydrocarbon mixture from which neither distillate fractions were removed nor added.
Which of the following products is not listed under «gasoline blending stock» in Appendix I of Marpol Annex I?
Flashed feed stock.
Reformates.
Polymer fuel.
Alkylates fuel.
Which of the following products is not listed under «oils» in Appendix I of Marpol Annex I?
Clarified.
Road Oil.
Automotive.
Spindloe oil.
Which of the following oils is not an asphalt solution?
Blending Stocks.
Roofers Flux.
Solvent.
Straight run residue.
Of the four categories of discharge associated with the operation of offshore platforms, for which type or types is Marpol 73/78 applicable?
Type I and Type IV.
Type I only.
Type IV only.
Types I, III and IV.
Who can certify true copies of Oil Record Books?
Port Authorities.
A Notary Public.
The Officers of the Flag State.
The Master.
Where is the Oil Record Book to be kept on board?
In the Master’s cabin.
On the bridge.
In the ship’s office.
At a place where it is readily available.
The Record of Construction and Equipment has a chapter about «Tanks for Oil Residues (Sludges)». What information is recorded in this chapter?
The location and capacity of the sludge tanks.
The capacity of the sludge tanks and the pumping arrangements.
The number and capacity of sludge tanks and means of connection to open deck sludge connection.
The total tank capacity and the means for disposal of oil residue in addition to the provision of sludge tanks.
In the event of accidental or exceptional discharges (for example allowed discharge in order to save life), a statement shall be made in the oil record book explaining what?
The amount and the specifications of the oil discharged.
The report of the accident indicating precautions.
The circumstances of and the reasons for the discharge.
The amount discharged and the reasons for it.
The Record of Construction and Equipment for ships other than tankers contains information in Chapter II about oil discharge from the machinery space and fuel tanks. Which of these items are included?
I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII.
II, III, IV, VI, VII.
I, II, III, IV, V, VII.
I, II, III, IV, VI, VII.
Any ship of 400 GT to 10 000 GT which does not carry ballast water in fuel oil tanks shall be fitted with……. oil filtering equipment for engine bilge discharge.
50 ppm.
15 ppm.
30 ppm.
100 ppm.
According to Annex I, any of 10 000 GT and above shall be provided with equipment for oily-water separation and with arrangements for it. Which equipment is it?
I (100 ppm oil filtering equipment).
II.
III.
IV.
No oil discharge monitoring equipment (ODME) is to be fitted on tankers if trading in specific areas or within 50 miles from nearest land, provided that certain conditions are fulfilled. These conditions do not include:
SBT, two slop tanks, 100 ppm oil separator.
A valid oil record book.
A functioning bilge water treatment system.
Regular maintenance of the oil separator.
Which of these are not the requirements for an Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control System?
II, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII.
I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX (9 requirements presented).
I, II, III, IV, VI, VII.
I, II, III, V, VI, VII, VIII.
At least two slop tanks are required for….
new and existing oil tankers above 150 000 tons dwt.
new oil tankers of 70 000 tons dwt and above.
new oil tankers of 40 000 tons dwt and above.
new oil tankers of 20 000 tons dwt and above.
In an existing tanker, which tanks can be designated as slop tanks?
Any tank fitted with overboard discharge facilities.
Any tank closed to the atmosphere and fitted with an oily water separation filter.
Any tank separated from the ship’s side by a distance of at least 3 metres.
Any tank provided with adequate means for collecting dirty ballast residue and tank washings from the cargo tanks.
Under Marpol, slop tanks shall have the capacity to retain the slop generated by tank washings, oil and dirty ballast residues. Their total capacity shall not be less than ……% of the tank capacity.
3.
2,5.
1.
5.
Each operation as specified by regulations must be noted in the oil record book without delay and…….
the entries match operations completed, after which it is signed by the Master.
when the operations are completed, will be signed by the Officer in charge during the time of the operation.
the Chief Officer is to sign when the operations are completed and be countersigned by the Master.
will be signed by the Officer or Officers in charge of the operation and each completed page will be signed by the Master.
Garbage disposal regulations outside special areas specify that dunnage, lining and packing materials that float……
may not be thrown overboard at any time.
may be thrown overboard outside 25 miles offshore.
may be thrown overboard outside 12 miles offshore.
may be thrown overboard outside 3 miles offshore.
Topping off during oil cargo loading or bunkering is the most critical operation and some of these precautions or actions should not be taken. Which one is not correct?
I, II, III, V, VIII.
I, III, V, VI, VII (II, IV, VIII not correct).
II, IV, VI, VII, VIII.
II, III, V, VI, VIII.
Tank overflows while loading oil cargo or bunkering are one of the most common causes of oil pollution. Which five of these items are the main preventive measures against tank overflow?
I, II, III, VI, VII.
II, III, V, VI, VII.
I, III, IV, V, VI.
II, IV, V, VI, VII.
There is potential for pollution when starting to take ballast on non-SBT tankers, because oil may backflow into the sea via the sea chests. In order to prevent this, which notice should be placed on the ballast pump?
START PUMP BEFORE OPENING SEA SUCTION.
ENSURE PIPING IS CLEANED PRIOR STARTING PUMP.
FLUSH PIPING THROUGH PRIOR TO TAKING BALLAST.
START PUMP WITH DISCHARGE VALVES CLOSED.
To prevent pollution you should look at how the operations that may lead to pollution are conducted on board your ship and ask yourself 3 questions. What are these questions?
I, III, V.
I, II, III.
I, II, V.
II, IV, VI.
Which of these items should be included in an on board pollution prevention training program?
I, II, V, VII.
II, III, IV, VI.
I, IV, VI, VII.
I, III, V, VI.
Garbage disposal regulations outside special areas specify that paper, crockery, glass, metal, food and rags, bigger in size than 25 mm may only be thrown overboard outside ………. miles offshore.
25.
12.
3.
10.
Which of the following products is not listed under «gasolines» in Appendix I of Marpol Annex I?
Fuel oil No 1.
Fuel oil No 1 D.
Fuel oil No 2.
Fuel oil No 4.
Garbage disposal regulations outside special areas specify that paper, crockery, rags, metal, glass and food may be thrown overboard within 3 to 12 miles offshore, provided it is ground to less than ……… in size.
5 mm.
30 mm.
25 mm.
10 mm.
For Protective Location of Segregated ballast tanks, which of these items apply?
I, II, VI, VIII.
II, IV, VI, VII.
III, V, VI, VIII.
I, III, VI, VII.
Marpol garbage disposal regulations outside Special Areas specify that, within 3 miles from the nearest land and in all inland waters…..
you cannot throw paper, crockery, rags, glass metal or food overboard unless ground to less than 25 mm.
you cannot throw anything overboard.
you cannot throw plastics, dunnage, lining and packing materials that float overboard.
you cannot throw plastics overboard.
According to Annex V, the disposal of garbage into the sea within the special area is prohibited. Which one is the exception?
Paper ground up to less than 25 mm beyond 12 miles offshore.
Glass ground up to less than 25 mm beyond 25 miles offshore.
Paper, metal and glass ground up to less than 25 mm beyond 25 miles offshore.
Comminuted (ground up) food waste beyond 12 miles offshore.
Which of these waters are the Special Areas as defined by Marpol Annex V?
I, II, III, IV, VI, VIII, X, XIII.
I, III, IV, V, VII, IX, X, XIII.
I, II, III, V, VII, VIII, X, XIII.
I, II, IV, V, VIII, X, XII, XIII (nojapan).
How do the requirements of Marpol stand in relation to national or port regulations?
They are the same for any country which has ratified the Marpol convention.
National regulations in the ports visited may be more stringent and must be complied with.
Only Japan and the United States have additional regulations to be complied with.
Only Australia has additional regulations to be complied with.
Annex II of Marpol 73/78 deals mainly with……
the construction, ballast procedures, category of ballast and the operational procedures of petroleum tankers.
the pollution hazards from chemical tankers and their arrangements for discharge of cargo residues.
the labeling and packaging of harmful substances carried as packages.
the handling and discharge of garbage.
There are 6 Annexes to MARPOL 73/78 (Annex I to VI). They deal with pollution caused by……..
I = Oil, II = Sewage, III = Garbage, IV = Harmful packaged substances, V = Noxious liquids in bulk, VI = Air pollution.
I = Sewage, II = Noxious liquids in bulk, III = Oil, IV = Harmful packaged substances, V = Air pollution, VI = Garbage.
I = Oil, II = Noxious liquid in bulk, III = Harmful packaged substances, IV = Sewage, V = Garbage, VI = Air pollution.
I = Garbage, II = Air pollution, III = Sewage, IV = Harmful packaged substances, V = Noxious liquid in bulk, VI = Oil.
If ships other than tankers have spaces constructed and utilised to carry oil in bulk of a capacity of ………. or more, the regulations of Annex I for oil tankers apply.
100 T.
200 cubic metres.
400 T.
500 cubic metres.
Garbage disposal regulations outside special areas specify that plastics……
cannot be thrown overboard within 25 miles offshore.
cannot be thrown overboard within 12 miles offshore.
cannot be thrown overboard within 3 miles offshore.
cannot be thrown overboard at any time.
What does «discharge» mean in relation to harmful substances as defined by Marpol?
Pumping, emptying or emitting from a ship.
Spilling, leaking or escaping from the ship.
Dumping or disposal from the ship.
Any release however caused.
Any discharge of oily mixtures from machinery spaces bilges of oil tanker of 10 000 GT and above is prohibited, except when amongst other requirements…….is fitted.
Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment.
50 ppm Bilge Water Separator with alarm system.
15 ppm oily bilge water separator with alarm system.
Interface oily water detector.
For an existing tanker of 40 000 tons dwt and above, satisfying the requirements of SBT, what should the designation be on the IOPP certificate?
Crude oil tanker.
Crude oil/petrochemical tanker.
Crude oil/product carrier.
Product carrier.
How would an existing oil tanker of less than 40 000 tons dwt be designated on the IOPP certificate?
As a crude oil tanker.
As a crude oil/product carrier.
As a crude oil/petrochemical tanker.
As a product carrier.
A new oil tanker of 70 000 dwt and above, satisfying the requirements of SBT, may be designed as a ………………. on the IOPP certificate.
Crude oil tanker.
Product oil carrier.
Crude oil/petrochemical tanker.
Crude oil/product carrier.
A new oil tanker of 20 000 tons dwt and above but less than 30 000 tons dwt, NOT fitted with SBT and PL, should be designated as a ……….. on the IOPP certificate.
Product carrier.
Crude oil tanker.
Petrochemical tanker.
Crude oil/product carrier.
A new oil tanker of 20 000 tons or above, satisfying the requirements SBT and PL, but not fitted with COW, should be designated as a ……. on the IOPP certificate.
Crude oil tanker.
Petrochemical tanker.
Product carrier.
Crude oil/product carrier.
A new oil tanker of 20 000 tons deadweight and above, which satisfies the requirements for Segregated Ballast Tanks with protective location as well as COW, may be designated as a…….
crude oil tanker.
crude oil/product carrier.
product carrier.
petrochemical/product carrier.
Under Marpol, can a ship carry oil in the fore peak tank?
Only tugs.
Only fishing vessels.
Only tugs and fishing vessels.
No, not on any vessel.
What is the meaning of «an incident» according to Marpol?
The actual or probable discharge into the sea of oil or of an oily mixture.
The actual or probable discharge into the sea of a harmful substance or effluents containing such substances.
The probable discharge into the sea of oil or of an oily mixture.
The actual discharge into the sea of a harmful substance or effluents containing such substances.
Amongst other requirements, what kind of arrangement is required for a tanker in order to be allowed to discharge oily mixtures into the sea?
Double hulls.
15 ppm oil filtering equipment.
A slop tank arrangement.
Segregated ballast tanks.
What is the meaning of a «harmful substance» under Marpol?
Oils and fuels.
Hydrocarbons in any form.
Petroleum products and petrochemicals.
Any substance creating harm to health and life or able to damage amenities.
Who may carry out Marpol Inspections?
Officers authorised by the Government having jurisdiction over the port in which the ship is located, generally referred to as Port State Inspectors.
Coast Guard officers.
Surveyors nominated by recognised organisations.
All of the other options.
Who may carry out MARPOL Surveys?
Port-State Control Inspectors.
Coast Guard Inspectors.
Surveyors nominated by Administrations or organisations recognised by Administrations.
Approved ship’s officers.
If mandatory annual surveys are established by the Administration, how will it affect unscheduled inspections carried out according to Marpol?
The unscheduled inspections shall no longer be obligatory.
Only one unscheduled inspection per year is required.
Unscheduled inspections are required once every two years.
Two unscheduled inspections are required during a 5-year period.
At least one survey must be carried out during the validity of the IOPP certificate. This shall ensure that the equipment, pumps and piping systems including ODME are in order. What is this survey called?
The Midterm survey.
The Intermediate survey.
The Annual survey.
The Special survey.
Periodical Marpol surveys are to be carried out at intervals as specified by the administration. These intervals are not to exceed…..
two years.
two and a half years.
three years.
five years.
These items are standard inspection items for Marpol, as given in guidelines to inspectors and surveyors. Which item does not belong?
Item II – does not belong.
Item V – does not belong.
Item VI – does not belong.
Item VII – does not belong.
Penalties under the law for violation of Marpol requirements shall be…..
imposed to warn against the global problem of pollution.
adequate in severity to discourage violations and shall be equally severe irrespective of where the violation occurs.
imposed by all countries, the severity depending on where the violation occurs.
in all cases most severe.
For new tankers of 20 000 tons dwt and above, the capacity of the segregated ballast tanks shall be such that, at any part of the voyage, the ships draught and trim meet which of these requirements? Which one is not correct?
I, II, IV, VII.
I, III, IV, VI.
I, II, IV, V.
I, IV, V, VII.
Every oil tanker of ……. grt and above and every other ship of …… grt and above shall be subject to Marpol (IOPP) surveys.
500, 1 000.
400, 700.
250, 500.
150, 400.
What is the purpose of Regulation 13 E – Rules for Protective Location of Segregated Ballast Tanks on Oil Tankers?
To reduce the bending moments on tankers.
To reduce the shear forces on tankers.
To facilitate trim and draught corrective operations on tankers.
To provide a measure of protection against oil outflow in the event of grounding or collision.
The regulations for existing tankers for SBT, CBT and COW shall not apply if the tanker is engaged in specific trades, provided reception facilities are existing in ports. What document is to be endorsed?
The bill of lading.
The ship’s IOPP certificate.
The charter party.
The oil record book.
One of the requirements for an oil tanker operating with Dedicated Clean Ballast shall be that it is equipped with…….
an oil content meter.
segregated ballast tanks and PL.
a crude oil washing system.
two separate slop tanks.
If an oil tanker is used to receive dirty ballast from oil tankers, what are the requirements for SBT, CBT, PL and COW?
The requirement for SBT does not apply.
The requirements for SBT and PL do not apply.
The requirements for SBT, PL and CBT do not apply.
The requirements for SBT, PL, CBT and COW do not apply.
If an oil tanker is used for the storage of oil and its machinery modified to immobilise the ship, what are the requirements for SBT, CBT, PL and COW?
The requirements for SBT do not apply.
The requirements for SBT and PL do not apply.
The requirements for SBT, PL and CBT do not apply.
The requirements for SBT, PL, CBT and COW do not apply.
Under which conditions are fore peak tanks, after peak tanks and cofferdams allowed to be included in the total capacity determination of CBT‘s for tankers?
Provided an oil separating system of 15 ppm is to be fitted on board.
Provided oil discharge monitoring equipment with automatic stop when 15 ppm level is exceeded is to be fitted.
Provided the protective location of the tanks is ensured.
Provided they are to be connected with permanent piping to the ballast water system.
When shall the IOPP Certificate cease to be valid?
If significant alterations have taken place in the ship’s construction without sanction.
If significant alterations have taken place to fittings, equipment or arrangements without sanction.
If significant alterations have taken place to materials without sanction.
Any of the other options.
New tankers of 20 000 dwt and above shall in no case carry ballast water in cargo tanks, except when which of these circumstances arise?
I, II.
II, V.
III, V.
IV, V.
When alterations to the ship’s construction, equipment, materials, fittings or arrangements are carried out without sanction, the IOPP certificate ceases to be valid. What is the exception?
Improvement in ship’s construction.
The direct replacement of equipment and fittings.
Modification of arrangements as long as purpose and lay-out does not deviate from Marpol requirements.
Replacement of monitoring equipment as long as it is approved by the Administration.
Marpol regulations prohibit oily mixture discharges at sea. The regulations do not apply if the discharge is the result of damage to the ship or its equipment. What is the exception?
Collision or groundings.
Intent to cause damage, or recklessly and with knowledge that damage could probably result.
Crew negligence.
Damage to ship and equipment due to operational error.
Is it permitted to introduce dillutants or to apply other chemical treatment to oily mixtures prior to discharging these into the sea?
Dillutants are allowed.
Oil dispersants are allowed.
Not allowed at all.
Concentration of chemicals only 100 ppm.
What is the maximum oil content of a mixture which may be discharged into the sea when the ship is not in a special area?
10 ppm.
15 ppm.
50 ppm.
100 ppm.
A ship other than a tanker of 400 grt and above, but less than 10 000 grt, cannot discharge oily mixtures from machinery spaces, unless certain conditions are satisfied. Which of these conditions must be satisfied? Other Q: which one is not correct?
I, IV, VI.
II, V, VII.
II, III, VI.
II, IV, VIII.
Any discharge into the sea of oily mixtures from any oil tanker is prohibited, unless certain conditions are satisfied. Which one is not correct?
Not in special Area; Vessel 50 NM from the land; En route; 30 LTR/mile; Slop tank; ODME fitted.
Discharge is allowed in special areas regardless of conditions.
Vessel must be at least 100 NM from the land.
Discharge is permitted if the vessel is not en route.
Regulation 14 of Marpol states that no ballast water shall be carried in any fuel oil tank. What is the exception?
For exceptionally long voyages, when the ship’s bunkers are depleted and weather conditions are deteriorating.
In the event of voyage repairs being carried out on board ships.
Ships with special nature of trade which stay for a long time at sea, for example: tugs, fishing boats.
If the double bottom fuel tank is ruptured, the fuel tank may be filled with ballast if stability requires this.
For the purpose of determining the capacity of the clean ballast tanks in tankers, which tanks may be included?
Segregated ballast tanks only.
Fore and after peak tanks as well as segregated ballast tanks.
Cofferdams as well as segregated ballast tanks.
Segregated ballast tanks, fore and after peak tanks as well as cofferdams.
