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Ensure Compliancewith Pollution Preventionrequirements
Ensure Compliancewith Pollution Preventionrequirements
2. The oil record book for machinery space operations shall be completed on a tank
to tank basis whenever which of these operations take place ?
A. III, IV, VI, VII
B. I, II, III, VII
C. I, II, IV, V
D. II, IV, V, VI
3. Amongst other things, Part 1 of the Oil Record Book shows which of these ?
A. Period over which the IOPP certificate is valid
B. Period from …………. To …………..
C. Operational procedures and remarks
D. Master's name as well of the person relieving him against date
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4. Which of these items must be recorded in the Oil Record Book -Part I,
concerning the disposal of oil residues (Sludges) ?
A. II, III, IV
B. I, II, VI
C. I, Ill, VI
D. I, II
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6. Which of these items concerning the operation of machinery spaces must be
recorded in the Oil Record Book - Part I ?
A. III, VI, VII
B. II, III, V, VII
C. II, V, VI
D. II, IV, VI, VII
7. Which of these items concerning automatic discharge overboard of bilge water
from machinery spaces must be recorded in the Oil Record Book - Part I ?
A. I, II, V, VI
B. I, IV, V, VII
C. II, IV, VI, VII
D. II, Ill, V, VII
8. whaat entries must be made in the Oil Record Book - Part I (machinery space
operations) about the condition of the Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control system ?
A. The time when the system was started and the time when the system was
stopped
B. The time when the system was started and stopped, the ships speed and the
ppm of the affluent discharged
C. The time of system failure, the time that it was made operational again and
the reason for failure
D. The time when the system was started and the time when it was stopped and
the ppm of the effluent discharged
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9. Which of these items concerning accidental or other exceptional discharges of
oil must be recorded in the Oil Record Book - Part I ?
A. I, II, V, VII
B. I, II, III, V
C. I, III, IV,VI
D. I, II, V, VI
11. Basic procedures for bunkering operations on all ships require that……should
personalty supervise all bunkering operations.
A. the 2nd engineer
B. the master
C. the chief engineer
D. a responsible person
12. Bunkering procedures for all ships require that communication should be
maintained with the shorelbarge staff in charge of the transfer ?
A. continuous
B. intermittent
C. frequent
D. occasional
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13. Bunkering procedures on all ships require that the deck officer on watch be
informed prior to the starting of bunkering. This is because ……
A. the bunkering flag has to be hoisted and the oil spill recovery team put on
stand-by.
B. appropriate precautions have to betaken by the deck department
C. the time needs to be recorded exactly.
D. The is responsible for all communication with the shore or barge.
14. During Marpol inspections by port state control inspectors ships have been
detained because
A. the oily water separator filters were found dirty.
B. the sludge tank was found full level.
C. the engine room bilges were found dirty.
D. The engineroombilgelineswerefounddirty.
15. During Marpol inspections by port state control inspectors ships have been
detained because
A. an oil film was found in the overboard discharge pipe of the oily bilge water
separator.
B. oil was found leaking from the main/auxiliary engines crankcase doors.
C. an oily mixture was found in the internals of the bilge pump.
D. lubricating oil was transferred in port.
16. What maximum oil content must oiliwater separators generally discharge?
A. 600ppm
B. 1000ppm
C. 100ppm
D. 50ppm
17. What maximum oil content may be discharged overboard in 'Special Areas'?
A. 0ppm
B. 25ppm
C. 50ppm
D. l5ppm
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18. Under what circumstance may untreated bilges be discharged overboard in
'Special Areas'?
A. Only in a case of emergency.
B. If the bilges are only to be lowered and not pumped right out.
C. When proceeding Full Ahead.
D. During the hours of darkness.
19. What happens if the separator oil content exceeds the equipment allowable
level?
A. A visible alarm.
B. The discharge is dumped to the bilge
C. An audible alarm.
D. The pump is stopped and an alarm sounds.
24. Any discharge of oil into the sea is prohibited except when some conditions are
satisfied. One of these conditions for a tanker is that ……….
A. the tanker is en route.
B. the tanker is in ballast condition.
C. the tanker is tank cleaning.
D. the tanker is loaded.
25. 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.
A. 1/25000
B. 1/100000
C. 1/15000
D. 1/50000
26. The instantaneous rate of discharge of oil content of a tanker shall not exceed…
A. 120 litres per nautical mile
B. 100 litres per nautical mile
C. 75 litres per nautical mile
D. 30 litres per nautical mile
27. 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.
A. 1/10000
B. 1/15000
C. 1/25000
D. 1/30000
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28. What is the meaning of the term "Combination Carrier " ?
A. A ship designed to carry either oil products or crude oil in bulk or in parcels
B. A cargo ship that has product oil tanks, example Palm Oil Tanks
C. A general term for vessels carrying more than one kind of cargo, example
reefer-container, log-bulk etc.
D. A ship designed to carry either oil or solid cargoes in bulk
30. According to Marpol, what is the meaning of the term "oily mixture " ?
A. A mixture with oil content above 100 ppm
B. A mixture with oil content above 50 ppm
C. A mixture with any oil content
D. A mixture with oil content above 15 ppm
32. According to Marpol, what is the meaning of the term "oil fuel" ?
A. A cargo of Heavy Fuel Oil , Intermediate Fuel or Diesel Oil
B. A cargo of refined oil with flashpoint above 60 degree C
C. Any oil used on board in connection with the propulsion and auxiliary
machinery
D. A cargo of refined oil for combustible purpose in thermal machinery or
boilers
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34. According to Marpol, what does the term "new ship" mean ?
A. A ship for which the keel was laid or was in any similar stage of construction
after 30 June 1976
B. A ship for which the building contract was placed after 31 December 1995
C. A ship which was delivered after 31 December 1979
D. All of these.
35. What does the 'instantaneous rate of discharge of oil content "mean according to
Marpol ?
A. The total quantity of oil discharged at any moment
B. 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
C. The total quantity of oil discharged divided by the mileage covered during
the time of discharge by the ship
D. The total rate of oil discharged per hour divided by 3600
38. Which description given below is nearest to the description of “clean ballast” as
defined by Marpol ?
A. Its oil content is no more than 100 ppm and it will not produce visible traces
on the shore lines.
B. Its oil content is NIL and consequently would not leave any traces upon the
surface of the water or emulsion beneath the water surface.
C. Its oil content is no more than 50 ppm and will not produce visible traces on
adjoining shorelines, nor emulsion in the sea.
D. If discharged from a ship stationary in clean calm water on a clear day will
not produce visible traces of oil on the water surface nor emulsion below
40. In order for a tanker to be called a "new oil tanker "according to Marpol, the date
on its building contract would read……………
A. after 1st January 1981.
B. after 31st of December 1980.
C. after 1st June 1982.
D. after 1st June 1979.
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41. Marpol defines “Crude Oil” as ………….
A. a liquid hydrocarbon from which certain distillate fractions were removed.
B. liquid hydrocarbon to which certain distillate fractions ere added.
C. a non-treated liquid hydrocarbon mixture from which C neither distillate
fractions were removed nor added.
D. a liquid hydrocarbon mixture occurring naturally whether treated or not
irrespective of whether distillate fractions were removed or added.
42. Every oil tanker of ….. tons gross tonnage and above and every other ship of…..
tons gross tonnage and above shall be subject to Marpol (IOPP) surveys.
A. 500,1000
B. 400, 700
C. 150, 400
D. 250, 500
43. The initial Marpol (IOPP) survey carried out before a ship enters service in order
to ensure compliance with the applicable regulations shall include …………
A. a complete survey of all wing tanks, centre tanks, stop tanks.
B. a complete survey of the associate pumping and piping systems, including
oil-discharging monitoring system, oil tittering and separating systems.
C. a complete survey of all piping.
D. a complete survey of its structure, equipment, fittings, systems arrangements
and materials in so far as the ship is covered by this Annex.
44. Periodical Marpol surveys are to be carried out at intervals as specified by the
administration. These intervals are not to exceed…………..
A. two and a half years.
B. three years.
C. two years.
D. five years.
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45. At least one survey must to 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 ?
A. The Annual survey
B. The Special survey
C. The Intermediate survey
D. The Midterm survey
46. Marpol permits additional inspections in order to ensure that the ship and its
equipment remain in all respects satisfactory for service. What are these
inspections called ?
A. Annual Inspections
B. Unscheduled inspections
C. Obligatory inspections
D. Special surveys
47. If Mandatory annual surveys are established by the Administration, how will it
effect unscheduled Inspections carried out according to Marpol ?
A. The unscheduled inspections shall no longer be obligatory
B. Only one unscheduled inspection per year is required
C. Unscheduled inspections are required once every two years
D. Two unscheduled inspections are required during a 5-year period
53. Penalties under the Law for violation of Marpol requirements shall be…..
A. adequate in severity to discourage violations and shall be equally severe
irrespective of where the violation occurs.
B. imposed by all countries, the severity depends on where the violation occurs.
C. imposed to warn against the global problem of pollution.
D. in all cases most severe.
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54. To what administrative matter must you comply with if an incident under
Marpol occurs ?
A. A report shall be made without delay to the fullest extent in accordance with
Marpol Protocol 1.
B. A report of the incident is to be made to the vessel's Administration.
C. You are to write a full report of the incident to the vessels owners or
managers.
D. You are to note this incident in the Log Book.
55. A new oil tanker of less than 20,000 tons deadweight may be designated as…
A. a product / chemical carrier
B. a crude oil I product carrier
C. a product carrier
D. a crude oil tanker
56. A new oil tankers of 20,000 tons deadweight and above which satisfy the
requirements for Segregated Ballast Tanks with Protective location as well as
COW may be designated as a ……
A. product carrier
B. crude oil / product carrier
C. crude oil tanker
D. petrochemical / product carrier
57. 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.
A. crude oil 1 product carrier
B. crude oil tanker
C. product carrier
D. petrochemical tanker
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58. New oil tankers 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.
A. crude oil tanker
B. crude oil / product carrier
C. petrochemical tanker
D. product carrier
59. New oil tankers of 70,000 dwt and above satisfying the requirements of SBT
may be designed as a …………….on the IOPP certificate.
A. crude oil /product carrier
B. product oil carrier
C. crude oil / petrochemical tanker
D. crude oil tanker
60. How would existing oil tankers of less than 40,000 tons dwt be designated on the
IOPP certificate ?
A. As a product carrier
B. As a crude oil tanker
C. As a crude oil / product carrier
D. As a crude oil / petrochemical tanker
61. For existing tankers of 40,000 tons dwt and above satisfying the requirements of
SBT, what should their designation be on the IOPP certificate ?
A. Product carrier
B. Crude oil tanker
C. Crude oil / petrochemical tanker
D. Crude oil / product carrier
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62. For existing tankers of 40,000 tons dwt and above fitted only with a COW
system, what should their designation be on the IOPP certificate ?
A. Product carrier
B. Crude Oil / product carrier
C. Crude oil tanker
D. Crude oil / petrochemical tanker
63. Discharge of oily mixtures from machinery space bilges of tankers are prohibited
except when, amongst other requirements, which of the following equipment is
fitted ?
A. An Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment
B. Interface oily water detector
C. A 50 ppm Bilge Water Separator with alarm system
D. A 15 ppm oily bilge water separator with alarm system
66. What are the consequences if an IOPP intermediate survey is not carried out as
specified ?
A. The IOPP certificate remains valid, but when the overdue survey is carried
out, the stringency will depend on the duration of the elapsed time
B. The IOPP certificate shall cease to be valid and a survey corresponding to the
requisite survey is to be carried out .
C. The IOPP certificate shall cease to be valid when the C survey is 3 months
overdue
D. The IOPP certificate remains valid, however an unscheduled inspection is
to be carried out by the Port State inspection of the country of call
67. Amongst other requirements, what kind of arrangement is required for a tanker
in order to be allowed to discharge oily mixtures into the sea ?
A. Segregated ballast tanks
B. 15 ppm oil filtering equipment
C. Double hulls
D. A slop tank arrangement
68. An oil tanker is prohibited from discharging oily mixtures into the sea except
when certain conditions are satisfied. Which of the conditions mentioned here
must be satisfied ?
A. II, III, V, VII, IX, X, XI
B. II, III, VIII, IX, X, XII
C. II, IV , VI, VIII, X, XII
D. I, IV, V, VII, VIII, X, XII
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69. A ship other than tanker of 000grt and above, but less than 10,0000, cannot
discharge oily mixtures from machinery spaces, unless certain conditions are
satisfied. Which of these conditions must be satisfied ?
A. II, IV, VIII
B. II, V, VII
C. II, III, VI
D. I, IV, VI
70. What is the oil content of a mixture which may be discharged into the sea when
the ship is not in a special area ?
A. 100 ppm
B. 50 ppm
C. less than 15 ppm
D. 15 ppm
73. Are the Marpol regulations governing discharge of oily mixtures applicable to
issues of safety at sea ?
A. They remain in force, only Government Organisations can decide to lift same
in case of emergencies.
B. They are not applicable when oil is released for the purpose of securing the
safety of a ship or saving life at sea.
C. They do not apply when life can be saved at sea at the cost of releasing oil in
the water
D. They remain in force at all times, they help promote safety as well.
74. The Marpol regulations prohibit discharges oil mixtures at sea. The regulations
will not apply if the discharge is the result of damage arising from which items
in this list ?
A. I, IV
B. IV, V
C. II, V
D. III, VI
75. 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 ?
A. Damage to ship and equipment due operational error
B. Crew negligence
C. Intent to cause damage, or recklessly and with knowledge that damage could
probably result
D. Collision or groundings
77. For new tankers of 20,000 tons dwt and above, the capacity of the segregated
ballast tanks shall be such hat, at any part of the voyage, the ships draught and
trim meet which of these requirements ?
A. I, Ill, IV, VI
B. I, II, IV, V
C. I, II, IV. VII
D. I, IV, V, VII
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78. 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 ?
A. IV, V
B. II, V
C. III, V
D. II, V
79. For the purpose of determining the capacity of the clean ballast tanks in tankers,
which tanks may be Included ?
A. Cofferdams as well as segregated ballast tanks
B. Segregated ballast tanks, fore and after peak tanks as well as cofferdams.
C. Segregated ballast tanks only
D. Fore and after peak tanks as well as segregated ballast tanks
80. Under which conditions are Fore Peak tanks, After Peak tanks and cofferdams
allowed to be included in the total capacity determination of Cars for tankers ?
A. Provided the protective location of the tanks is ensured
B. Provided they are to be connected with permanent piping to the ballast water
system
C. Provided an oily separating system of 15 ppm is to be fitted on board
D. Provided oil discharge monitoring equipment with automatic stop when 15
ppm level is exceeded is to be fitted
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81. If a tanker with separate independent piping and pumps for CBT and operating
with COW is to change its designation to product carrier and vice versa, which
provisions will apply ?
A. Two IOPP certificates are issued, only one valid at the time. No survey is
required prior switching trades. Manual for both procedures required.
B. The tanker needs to be surveyed each time its switches trade
C. Crude oil is not allowed to be carried in tanks designated CBT in the crude
oil trade
D. The COW system needs to be blanked
82.If an oil tanker is used for the storage of oil and its machinery modified to
immobilise the ship, what are the requirements for SOT, COT, PL and COW ?
A. The requirements for SBT, PL and CBT do not apply
B. The requirements for SBT do not apply
C. The requirements for SBT and PL do not apply
D. The requirements for SBT, PL, CBT and COW do not apply
83. hi an oil tanker is used to receive dirty ballast from oil tankers, what are the
requirements for SBT, CBT, PL and COW ?
A. The requirement for SET does not apply
B. The requirements for SBT, PI and CET do not apply
C. The requirement for SBT and PL do not apply
D. The requirements for SBT, PL, CBT and COW do not apply
84. One of the requirements for an oil tanker operating with Dedicated Clean Ballast
shall be that it is equipped with…….
A. a crude oil washing system.
B. two separate slop tanks.
C. segregated ballast tanks and PL.
D. an oil content meter.
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85. 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 ?
A. The oil record book
B. The bill of lading
C. The charter party
D. The ship's IOPP certificate
86. Existing oil tankers which complies at all times with SBT draught and trim
requirements without the use of ballast water, may be considered to comply with
SBT requirements in full provided which of these items apply ?
A. II, IV V
B. I, II, VI
C. II, V, VI
D. III, IV VI
89. Regulation 14 of Marpol states that no ballast water shall be carried in any fuel
oil tank. What is the exception ?
A. Ships with special nature of trade which stay for long time at sea, for
example: tugs, fishing boats
B. For exceptional long voyages, when the ships bunkers are depleted and
weather conditions are deteriorating
C. If the double bottom fuel tank is ruptures, the fuel tank may be filled with
ballast if stability requires this
D. In case of voyage repairs being carried out on board ships
90. Under Marpol, can a ship carry oil in the Fore Peak Tank ?
A. Only tugs
B. No, not on any vessel
C. Only fishing vessels
D. Only tug boats and fishing vessels
91. 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.
A. 2.5
B. 5
C. 3
D. 1
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92. In an existing tanker, which tanks can be designated as slop tanks ?
A. Any tank provided with adequate means for collecting dirty ballast residue
and tank washings from the cargo tanks.
B. Any tank separated form the ships' side by a distance of at least 3 metres
C. Any tank fitted with overboard discharge facilities.
D. Any tank closed to the atmosphere and fitted with an oily water separation
filter.
95. An Instruction Manual for Oil Retention and Oil Discharge Monitoring is
required on board. This manual must mention all operations and ……..
A. instructions to ensure that at no time oil shall be discharged.
B. shall be approved by the Administration.
C. all automatic operations. The manual shall be approved by the
Administration.
D. shall be approved by the Administration. It must contain instructions to
ensure that no oil can be discharged except in compliance with regulations
97. Under Marpol, any ship of 10,000 tons gross and above shall be fitted with
which of these items of equipment for oily-water separation and oily mixture
discharges ?
A. I
B. Ill
C. II
D. IV
98. Any ship of 400 tons gross and above but less than 10000 tons, which does not
carry ballast water in fuel oil tanks shall be fitted with a …….oil filtering
equipment for engine bilge discharge.
A. 100 ppm
B. 15 ppm
C. 30 ppm
D. 150 ppm
99. Which of these design requirements must be met by oil filtering equipment fitted
on ships of 10,000 grt and above ?
A. II, Ill, V, VII
B. I, Ill, VI, VII
C. I. III, V, VI
D. I, II, III, IV
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100. Must the ship's Oil Record Book (part I or part II) be of Standard Format and/or
may it be part of the ship's official Log Book ?
A. It may be part of the ships official Log, its format is not standard but must
contain the required information.
B. It is no part of the ship's Log, its format is Standard as specified.
C. It is not part of the ship's official Log, its format is not standard but must
contain all required information.
D. It may be part of the ship's Log, its format is Standard as specified.
102. Each operation as specified by regulations must be noted in the oil record book
without delay and…..…..
A. The Chief Officer is to sign when the operations are completed and be
countersigned by the Master.
B. The entries match operations completed after which it is signed by the
Master.
C. When the operations are completed will be signed by the Officer or in charge
during the time of the operation.
D. Will be signed by the Officer or Officers in charge of the operation and each
completed page will be signed by the Master.
105. Of the four categories of discharges associated with the operation of offshore
platforms for which type or types is Marpol 73.(03 applicable ?
A. Type, I, Ill and IV
B. Type I only
C. Type IV only
D. Type I and Type IV
107. Which of the following products is not listed under "oils" in Appendix I of
Marpol Annex I ?
A. Clarified
B. Road Oil
C. Automotive
D. Spindle oil
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108. the following products is not listed as "gasoline blending stock" in Appendix I
of Marpol AnnexI?
A. Reformates
B. Polymer fuel
C. Flashed feed stock
D. Alkylates fuel
109. Which of the following products is not listed under "gasolines" in Appendix I
of Marpol AnnexI?
A. Fuel oil No 1 D
B. Fuel oil No 1
C. Fuel oil No 4
D. Fuel oil No 2
110. The Record of Construction and Equipment, has a chapter about Tanks for Oil
Residues (Sludges). What information is recorded in this chapter ?
A. The location and capacity of the sludge tanks
B. The total tank capacity in m3 and the means for disposal of oil residue in
addition to the provision of sludge tanks
C. The number and capacity of sludge tanks and means of connection to open
deck sludge connection
D. The capacity of the sludge tanks and the pumping arrangements
111. The Record of Construction and Equipment for ships other than tanker contains
information in Chapter II about oil discharge from the machinery space and fuel
tanks. Which of these item are included ?
A. II, Ill, IV, VI, VII
B. I. II, Ill, IV, V, VI, VII
C. I, II, Ill, IV, VI, VII
D. I, II, Ill, IV, V, VII
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112. 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
applies.
A. 100 T
B. 400 T
C. 500 cubic metres
D. 200 cubic metres
113. There are 6 annexes to MARPOL 73R8 (Annex Ito VI). They dealing with
pollution caused by ……..
A. I = Oil, II = Noxious liquid in bulk, III = Harmful packaged
substances, IV = Sewage, V = Garbage, VI = Air pollution.
B. I = Garbage, II = Air pollution, Ill = Sewage, IV = Harmful packaged
substances, V = Noxious liquid in bulk, VI = Oil.
C. I = Sewage, II = Noxious liquids in bulk, Ill = Oil, IV = Harmful packaged
substances, V = Air pollution, VI = Garbage.
D. I= Oil, II = Sewage, Ill = Garbage, IV = Harmful packaged substances, V =
Noxious liquids in bulk, VI = Air pollution.
117. Marpol Annex IV concerning sewage is not yet in force, but a number of
countries (example USA) have adapted it and have stringent regulations. The
regulations concern which of these items ?
A. II, Ill, IV, V, VI
B. I, II, IV, VI, VIII
C. I, Ill, V, VII, VIII
D. I, II, Ill, V, VII
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118. Which of these waters are the Special Areas as defined by Marpol Annex V ?
A. I, II, III, IV, VI, VIII, X, XIII
B. I, II, III, V, VII, VIII, X, XIII
C. I, III, IV, V, VII, IX, X, XIII
D. I, II, IV, V, VIII, X, XII, XIII
120. Marpol garbage disposal regulations outside Special Areas specify that within 3
miles from the nearest land and in all inland waters……….
A. you cannot throw plastics overboard.
B. you cannot throw anything overboard.
C. you cannot throw plastics, dunnage, lining and packing materials that float
overboard.
D. you cannot throw paper, crockery, rags, glass metal or food overboard unless
ground to less than 25 mm.
121. Garbage disposal regulations outside special areas specify that dunnage, lining
and packing materials that float …….
A. maybe thrown overboard outside 3 miles offshore.
B. may not be thrown overboard at anytime.
C. may be thrown overboard outside 12 miles offshore.
D. may be thrown overboard outside 25 miles offshore.
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122. 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.
A. 5mm
B. 10mm
C. 30 mm
D. 25 mm
123. Garbage disposal regulations outside special areas specify that plastics….
A. cannot be thrown overboard at anytime
B. cannot be thrown overboard within 12 miles offshore
C. cannot be thrown overboard within 3 miles offshore
D. cannot be thrown overboard within 25 miles offshore
124. 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.
A. 3
B. 25
C. 12
D. 10
125. Marpol Annex V garbage disposal regulations outside special Areas specify the
type of garbage which can be thrown overboard at a given distance offshore. Is
this universally accepted ?
A. Yes, except food, some countries have restrictions
B. Yes, accepted by all states and regions
C. Regional or state variations can further restrict the disposal of garbage
D. Yes, except dunnage
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126. Outside special areas there are three ways of disposing of garbage produced on
board ships. From this list, choose the 3 ways ?
A. II, Ill, V
B. I, IV, V
C. I, II, IV
D. I, III, VI
128. How can an on board pollution prevention training program help the new crew
member know clearly what is expected of him ?
A. By teaching and pointing out to the new crew members which are the weak
spots which may cause pollution
B. By composing a realistic training program with special emphasis on the
personal responsibilities and duties of the trainee
C. By teaching the new crew member the requirements of Marpol concerning
pollution of the seas
D. By teaching him the risks of oil transferring operations (bunkers as well as
cargo)
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129. For on board pollution prevention training to work, it is important that …..
A. a quite considerate amount of time is spent with the incoming new crew
member for the first week on board
B. the Master puts up a rigid discipline.
C. the trainees have an adequate background in pollution control
D. it is continuous and stresses safe, pollution free operations
132. To prevent pollution you should look at how the operations that may lead to
pollution are conducted on board of your ship and ask yourself 3 questions.
What are these questions ?
A. I, III, V
B. I, II, III
C. II, IV, VI
D. I, II, V
133. Pick the flue operations, from this list, which when conducted on cargo ships
may lead to a pollution incident ?
A. II, IV, V, VI, VII
B. I, II, Ill, IV, VI
C. I, III, V, VII, VIII
D. II, IV, V, VII, VIII
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134. Permanently posted information and procedures concerning bunkering and
transfer procedures should be available on board in a place where they can be
easily seen and used. Where on board?
A. Either on the bunker manifold values OR in the engine control room OR near
the fuel oil transfer pumps
B. Either on the bridge OR on deck, OR by the manifolds
C. Either in the alleyways near the main entrance OR near the bunkers
emergency shut off valves OR in the cargo — control room
D. Either in the engine control room OR near the fuel transfer pumps OR in the
emergency headquarters
135. There is potential for pollution when starting taking ballast on non-SBT tankers
because oil may backflow into the sea via the sea chests. In order to prevent this
a notice should be placed on the ballast pump. Which one ?
A. FLUSH PIPING THROUGH PRIOR TO TAKING BALLAST
B. START PUMP BEFORE OPENING SEA SUCTION
C. ENSURE PIPING IS CLEANED PRIOR STARTING PUMP
D. START PUMP WITH DISCHARGE VALVES CLOSED
136. Containment is critical when oil has spilled on deck. Pollution can be avoided if
prompt action and careful preparation for containment is carried out. Which
three of these items are vital ?
A. I, II, IV
B. I, III, IV
C. I, III, V
D. II, IV, V
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137. In order to contain oil spills Gutter Bars (Fish Plates) should be regularly
inspected to make sure that……..
A. the fastenings are not worn.
B. the coating is intact.
C. they have not developed cracks or holes.
D. they are correctly fitting
138. Tank overflows while loading oil cargo or bunkering are one of the most
common cases of oil pollution. Which flue of these items are the main
preventive measures against tank overflow ?
A. II, IV, V, VI, VII
B. I. Ill, IV, V, VI
C. I, II, Ill, VI, VII
D. I, Ill, V, VI, VII
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139. Topping off procedures during oil cargo loading or bunkering is a most critical
operation. Which fire of these precautions or actions must be taken ?
A. I, II, III, V, VIII
B. II, IV, VI, VII, VIII
C. I, Ill, V, VI, VII
D. II, III, V, VI, VIII
140. Here are FIVE items concerning topping off procedures during oil cargo loading
and bunkering. Which one of these is not true ?
A. III - is not true
B. II - is not true
C. V - is not true
D. I- is not true
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141. During Marpol inspections by port state control inspectors ships have been
detained because ……..
A. no electrical drawing of the oily bilge separator alarm was posted.
B. no instructions to operate the oily bilge water separator were posted.
C. no pollution placards were posted.
D. no up to date deck port log was kept.
142. These items are standard inspection items for Marpol as given in guidelines to
inspectors and surveyors. Which item does not belong ?
A. Item VII - does not belong
B. Item VI - does not belong
C. Item II - does not belong
D. item V - does not belong
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143. An Oil Record Book, Part 1,shall be provided to every ship of 400 tons gross
tonnage and above to record machinery space operations.Out of below
mentioned operations, it is compulsory to record:
A. Bunkering of bulk lubricating oil.
B. Transfer of oil from settling - to daytank.
C. Discharge of water from Aft, Peak Tank.
D. Purification of HFO.
144. Any ship of 10.000 tons gross tonnage and above shall be fitted with oily-water
separating equipment for the control of machinery space bilges.What kind of
equipment is required in this connection?
A. Either Oil fitting equipment , or Oily-water
separating equipment , or combination of both.
B. Oil fitting equipment only.
C. Sludge separating tank.
D. Oily-water separating equipment only.
145. Are there any restrictions about how much sludge we can pump overboard on the
sea voyage?
A. Maximum is 30 litre pr nautical mile and total is 1/30000
part of full cargo on the ballast voyage.
B. Maximum is 60 litre pr nautical mile and total is 1/30000
part of full cargo on the ballast voyage.
C. Maximum is 30 litre pr nautical mile and total is 1/10000
part of full cargo on the ballast voyage.
D. There isn’t any restrictions of pumping sludge from
ships outside special areas
146. For how long time must the printout from the Oil Discharge Monitoring
Equipment (ODME) be retained onboard?
A. Three years
B. Six months
C. Two years
D. Four years
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147. If you use chemicals for cleaning up an oil-spill on the water, what would the
chemicals do?
A. Disperse or dissolve the oil into the water
B. Absorb the oil for easy removal
C. Remove the oil from the water
D. Contain the oil within a small area
148. In case of a pollution in US waters, who shall notify the cleaning up contractor
(OPA-90)
A. Qualified Individual
B. Emergency response team
C. The Master
D. The shipowner
150. Is there any special area under MARPOL where it is forbidden to pump out any
sludge or oil residues?
A. There are special areas where it is forbidden to pump out any sludge
or oil residues
B. There are 3 special areas: the Baltic Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and
Black Sea where it is forbidden to pump out any sludge or oil
residues
C. There are 4 special areas: the Baltic Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea
and Black Sea where it is forbidden to pump out any sludge or oil
residues
D. There isn’t any special area where it is forbidden to pump out any
sludge or oil residues
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151. MARPOL - Annex I. Your vessel sailed from Bahrain heading for Singapore. 2
days after departure, you would like to empty your machinery space bilges.
What will be the correct procedures in this connection?
A. Call the bridge and request for position and permission to discharge
overboard through oily water separating and filtering equipment.
B. Discharge overboard through oily-water separating and filtering
equipment without calling the bridge.
C. Call the bridge and request for position and permission to discharge
directly overboard.
D. Wait till after darkness and discharge in most convenient way.
152. MARPOL - Annex IV. Your ship has in operation an approved sewage treatment
plant certified by the Administration. During discharge, while vessel is
awaiting pilot off Cape Henry, USA, the surrounding water is iscoloured. What
kind of action would be appropriate to take?
A. Stop discharge.
B. Continue discharge since the treatment plant is of an approved type.
C. Reduce discharge rate in order to have less discolouration of
surrounding water.
D. Continue discharge since Annex IV of MARPOL is internationally
not yet in force.
153. MARPOL - Annex V. Disposal of garbage outside "Special Areas". After
unpacking spares, you are left with a limited amount of packing materials. Is this
prohibited, if not, what will be the nearest distance to land for disposal into the
sea of these materials?
A. This is prohibited
B. 3 miles
C. 12 miles
D. 25 miles
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154. MARPOL - Annex V. Disposal of garbage. Your vessel is in the Red Sea
(Special Area) and the Chief Cook is requesting to have some food waste burned
in the incinerator. Due to problems with incinerator, you decide to have the
waste ground in the Grinder (Lump size max. 25 mm) and disposed off into the
sea. Is this prohibited, if not, how far from nearest land is this legal?
A. 12 miles
B. This is prohibited
C. 3 miles
D. 25 miles
156. New MARPOL regulations came into effect from July 93 stating that the
previous instantaneous rate of discharge of oil content (60 litters per nautical
mile) was changed to:
A. 30 litters per nautical mile
B. 25 litters per nautical mile
C. 20 litters per nautical mile
D. 10 litters per nautical mile
159. Ships of 10.000 tons gross tonnage and more, shall be fitted with oil filtering equipment, complying with Reg.14 (7) of
MARPOL for the control of machinery space bilges. What would be the maximum oil content of oily-water mixture to pass through
the filter?
A. 15 ppm
B. 100 ppm
C. 30 ppm
D. 60 ppm/n.m
160. Small oil spills on deck can be kept from going overboard by doing what?
A. Plugging the scuppers
B. Driving wooden plugs into the vents
C. Closing the lids on the vents
D. Plugging the sounding pipes
164. What is the best way to avoid pollution from small oil-spills aboard a ship?
A. Contain any oil-spill onboard the ship
B. Rig an oil boom around the ship
C. Have dispersing chemicals ready for use in case of oil-spill
D. Have sawdust ready for use
168. What would be the preferred colour to use when maintaining the paint on shell,
plating, structure and bottom/tanktopp in the engine room?
A. White or light grey to ensure all minor spills and leakages are noticed
and dealt with.
B. Dark brown/red colour to camuflage any minor leakages and oil
spills.
C. Whatever paint is available.
D. The same colour as machinery and equipment.
169. When a pollution incident occurs there is a plan for actions to be undertaken.
State which of following priority sequences to be considered:
A. Stop pumps - report - clean up?
B. Clean up - report - stop pumps?
C. Report - stop pumps - clean up?
D. Stop pumps - clean up - report?
170. Which of the connections you are shown, are the dedicated shore connection
(MARPOL-connection) for discharging of sewage ?
A. 4
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
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174. Why shall a duly qualified officer supervise any potential polluting operation?
A. To avoid pollution.
B. To relieve the master.
C. To inform the authorities.
D. To restrict pollution.
175. You are on a vessel 10 nautical miles off the coast of Algeria, in the
Mediterranean Sea. Are you allowed to dump food waste overboard?
A. No, food waste can not be dumped overboard
B. Yes, all kind of food waste can be dumped overboard
C. Yes, the food waste can be dumped if it is ground so that the resulting
particles can pass through a screen with 25 mm openings
D. Yes, the food waste can be dumped if it is ground so that the resulting
particles can pass through a screen with 50 mm openings
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176. You are on a vessel 10 nautical miles off the coast of Nigeria, West Africa. Are
you allowed to dump empty glass bottles overboard ?
A. Yes, the bottles can be dumped if they are
ground so that the resulting particles can pass
through a screen with 25 mm openings
B. No, glass bottles can not be dumped
overboard
C. Yes, glass bottles can be dumped overboard
D. Yes, the bottles can be dumped if they are ground so that the resulting
particles can pass through a screen with 50 mm openings
177. You are onboard a vessel off the West African coast. You want to dump a
mixture of food waste, glass bottles and floating packing materials. Is this
allowed? and if so, how far off the coast would you have to be?
A. This is prohibited
B. 3 nautical miles off the coast
C. 12 nautical miles off the coast
D. 25 nautical miles off the coast
178. You are taking fuel on your vessel in the US when you notice oil on the water
around your vessel. You are to stop taking fuel and:
A. Notify the US Coast Guard
B. Begin clean up operations
C. Leave the area
D. Notify the Corps of Engineers
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