MARPOL Flashcards

1
Q

What is MARPOL

A

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973, together with is 1978 protocol

Introduced into English Law in the Merchant Shipping Act 1979

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Who does it apply to?

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All vessels except for warships and those owned by the state

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3
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What Annexes are relevant to yachts >400GT?

A

1,4,5,6

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What are the six Annexes of MARPOL?

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  1. Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil
  2. Regulations for the Control of Noxious Liquids Carried in Bulk
  3. Prevention of Hazardous Substances Carried by Sea in Packaged Form
  4. Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships
  5. Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships
  6. Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships
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5
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Define a ‘special area’

A

Usually a closed sea or areas with special environmental requirements

An area which, under IMO requirements, require special mandatory conditions for the prevention of pollution at sea

Provided with a higher level of protection than other areas.

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6
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Annex I, Prevention for pollution from Oil by ships

A

Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil

All UK ships above 400GT must be surveyed by the MCA or an approved class society (E.g. Lloyds)

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Documents Carried under Annex 1

A

Documents carried:
International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate
UK Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate

Approved Oil Record Book (ORB)

Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP)

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When can a discharge of Oil take place?

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Never, unless to save lives or the ship, or if involved in an accident

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When can discharge of Oily waste from Bilges take place?

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OUTSIDE A SPECIAL AREA:

The ship is proceeding on a voyage

More than 12 miles from land

Fitted with an OWS

Oil content of the effluent discharged does not exceed 15ppm

INSIDE A SPECIAL AREA:

As above as long as the OWS has an automatic shut off if the effluent discharged exceeds 15ppm

All discharges must be recorded in the ORB

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10
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Annex I special areas:

A

MED
Black Sea
Baltic Sea
Red Sea
The Gulfs
Antarctic
N/W Europe
South African Southern waters

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Annex IV, Prevention for pollution by Sewage from ships

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All ships .400GT OR ships certified to carry more than 15 Pax:

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Documents to be carried under Annex IV

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Shall carry an International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate (ISSPC)

Type approved sewage treatment plant certificate

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13
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When may Sewage be discharged?

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When the ship is under way on a voyage

More than 3 Miles from the Coast if treated

12 Miles from the coast if Not treated

INSIDE A SPECIAL AREA

Baltic SEA
Passenger vessels

As above but no allowance for discharge within 12 Miles from the coast

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Annex V, Prevention of pollution by Garbage from ships

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Defined as all other waste not covered by the previous annexes.

Discharge of Garbage must be logged in a Garbage Record Book, and follow a Garbage Management Plan

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Certificates to be carried under Annex V

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IMO MEPC 220 (63) states that:

Every ship of 100 GT and above, and every ship to carry 15 or more pax, shall carry a:
Garbage Management Plan

Every ship of 400 GT and above, and every ship to carry more than 15 Pax engaged in voyages to ports or offshore terminals, shall be provided with a Garbage Record Book

Every ship of 12m or more in LOA shall display placards which notify the Crew and Passengers of the ships Disposal Requirements

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16
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Annex V Special Areas:

A

MED
Black sea
Baltic
N Sea
Antarctic
Wider Caribbean

17
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Annex VI, Prevention of Pollution by Air from Ships

Documents to be carried

A

All vessels are required to carry:

International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (IAPPC)

Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) record book

International Energy Efficiency certificate (IEEC)

Shipboard Energy Efficiency Arrangement Plan (SEEMP)

Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI)

18
Q

How often shall MARPOL certificates be revalidated?

A

Every five years, subject to annual inspection

19
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Define a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA)

A

A Unique Maritime Environment that may be vulnerable to damage from International Maritime Activities

Not mutually exclusive criteria to Special Areas, Can be found within one another

20
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Define Emission Control Areas (ECA)

A

Areas with stricter controls established to minimise airborne emissions from ships as defined by Annex VI.

Specifically relating to SOx, NOx, and VOC’s

21
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What are the current Emission Control Areas around the globe?

A

North America

North American Caribbean

North Sea

Baltic Sea

Med is voluntary and will be one by 2025

22
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Taking bunkers, procedure

A

Standard Tie-up procedures:
Toolbox talk
Comms with bridge
well lit, clear of hazards
Risk assessment
PPE

THEN everything else

With regards to engineering:
Discuss flow rate/s, Amount to be taken
Stop ventilation
Red flashing light at night in lieu of Bravo
Ensure scuppers are plugged

23
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Spill of diesel during bunkers, Actions

A

Inform master
Raise alarm

Determine whether anything has gone into the sea:

Begin SOPEP procedures
Inform PORT STATE
Consider launching RB for deploying a boom
Alert vessels in the vicinity
Log events

24
Q

WHAT IS: a garbage management plan

A

Written set of procedures for everyone on board to follow, that outlines the requirements for the storing, handling, segregating and discharge of garbage on board.

Will contain procedures for:
Incinerators/compactors
Accidental discharge procedures
Any specific training on board

25
Q

Passage plan to Florida from Europe, what to consider with regards to Annex VI

A

Establish location of ECA on chart

Take on Low Sulphur Diesel before passage

Establish a fuel-change-over point on chart as discussed with Engineers to ensure we are burning Low Sulphur Diesel by the time we enter the ECA (assuming we are carrying high Sulphur fuel)

26
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What are the four criteria of a special area?

A

Environmentally sensitive
Lack of water movement
High traffic area
Dense Population

27
Q

Can cleaning agents be discharged at sea under Annex V?

A

Yes

28
Q

What is the acceptable Sulphur content in fuel, inside and outside a special area?

A

Inside: 0.1%

Outside: 0.5%

29
Q

With regards to the ODS record book under Annex VI, what specific gases are we referring to?

A

Regrigerents and AC

30
Q

How long must a garbage record book be maintained on board?

A

Two years

31
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What is garbage defined as under Annex V?

A

Food Waste
Plastics
Electrical waste
Domestic
Cooking oils
Fishing gear

ANYTHING THAT IS NOT COVERED IN THE OTHER ANNEXES