Environmental Compliance Flashcards
1
Q
MARPOL meaning
A
Maritime pollution regulations 1972/78. In forced by IMO
2
Q
Discharge of water Within 12NM (nautical mile slightly shorter) from land:
A
- The oil content in the discharge water must not exceed 15ppm.
- the ship is underway with an oil content in the effluent under 15ppm
- The ship has in operation an oily water separating filter with an oil discharge monitoring and control system.
3
Q
Discharge of water
More than 12NM from land:
A
- The oil content does not exceed 15ppm.
- The ship is underway with an oil content in the effluent under 15ppm.
- The ship has in operation an approved oil filtering system.
4
Q
Special areas:
A
- Baltic
- North west European waters
- Mediterranean sea
- Black sea
- Gulf
- Gulf of Aden
- Caribbean
5
Q
Sources of contamination?
A
- Bilges
- Fuel system
- oil systems CPP systems
6
Q
Definition of a bilge
A
Catch fluids any leaking any leaks to save it being flowing by the machine. It’s main purpose is to catch fluids
