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1
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Into which category would oil used to lubricate the main engine fall?

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Oil from machinery spaces.

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Are petrochemicals covered under MARPOL Annex 1?

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No ,it falls under MARPOL Annex 2.

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What are the two categories of oil pollution considered by MARPOL Annex 1?

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  • Oil from machinery spaces.
  • Oil from cargo spaces.
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Are passenger vessels required to carry an ORB Part 2?

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No, only tankers over 150 gt.

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What is included in ORB part 2?

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  • Loading and unloading oil cargo.
  • Internal transfer of oil cargo during a voyage.
  • Ballasting and de-ballasting of cargo tanks.
  • Cleaning of cargo tanks, including Crude Oil Wash.
  • Discharge of water from slop tanks.
  • Accidental or exceptional discharge of oil.
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What are the survey intervals for the IOPPC?

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The IOPPC is valid for five years and is subject to annual and intermediate surveys during that period and a renewal survey at the end of the five year period.

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In which record book would the collection and disposal of oily bilge residues be recorded?

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This is a machinery space operation so it would be recorded part 1 of the Oil Record Book.

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How often does the engineer sign the Oil Record Book?

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On completion of each operation.

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What does SOPEP stand for?

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Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan.

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May a large container ship in the middle of the Atlantic discharge oil.

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  • Yes, as not in special area, the vessel is en route and can if the effluent doesn’t exceed 15PPM.
  • Being over 10,000gt, filtering equipment must feature an alarm and auto shut off.
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When may a vessel discharge oil in the Antarctic?

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Never, it is prohibited under the Polar Code.

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How much of its original cargo may a tanker discharge?

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  • Must not exceed 1/30,00th of the original cargo.
  • Discharges from ma cargo space are only permitted to occur outside of a special area.
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Which system uses rotation to separate oil and water?

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Centrifugal oily water separator.

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Why are segregated ballast tanks required?

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To separate ballast water from oil cargoes so that there is no risk of collision.

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Which system is typically fitted to slop tanks and takes advantage of the fact that oil and water don’t mix easily?

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Oil/water interface detector.

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What is the difference between an ODME and an ODMCS.

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  • Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment (ODME) is used to monitor discharges from machinery spaces.
  • Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control Systems (ODMCS) are used to monitor discharges from cargo spaces.
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17
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What should be carried out when bunkering in accordance with the bunkering checklist?

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  • OOW informed.
  • Bravo flag hoisted.
  • Water adjacent to the vessel checked for oil residues.
  • Scuppers plugged.
  • Save-alls emptied and plugged (or drain to slop tanks open).
  • No smoking signs posted.
  • Other bunker manifolds are blanked and valves are shut.
  • Hoses and connections are in good condition and the hose’ certificate is present.
  • Flow rate and emergency shut off procedure agreed.
  • Samples taken.
  • Appropriate entries made in the deck and Engine Log Books, and Oil Record Book.
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What is the spill response procedure under SOPEP?

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  • Stop the source.
  • Contain the spill.
  • Clean up.
  • Dispose.
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What does the spill checklist consist of?

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  • Raise the alarm and muster the response party.
  • Stop the source.
  • Instruct crew to don appropriate PPE.
  • Make efforts to contain the oil on deck.
  • If the oil is in the water, launch the rescue boat to rig booms.
  • Inform port/coastal authorities, as per IMO list of National Operational Contact Points.
  • Inform DPA.
  • If available, inform shoreside oil response providers.
  • Stop ventilation to prevent fumes being drawn into the vessel.
  • Commence clean up of spill using SOPEP equipment.
  • Bag waste oil and clean-up materials for disposal ashore.
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20
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What in typically included in a SOPEP kit?

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  • Absorbent granules/powder.
  • Absorbent pads.
  • Absorbent pillows.
  • Oil booms.
  • Scupper plugs.
  • Scupper plugs/bungs.
  • Brooms/shovels.
  • Drums or containers.
  • PPE (hazardous material suits, rubber boots, gloves)
  • Non-sparking pumps and hoses.
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21
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What does SOPEP stand for?

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Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan.

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22
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How often is the IMO’s list of National Operational Contact Points updated?

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Every 3 months.

23
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Which vessels are required to carry a SOPEP plan?

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All vessels over 400gt and oil tankers over 150gt.

24
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Where can a list of noxious liquid substances be found?

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The International Chemical Code (IBC Code).

25
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Which category of NLS is the most harmful to the marine environment and human health?

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Category X.

26
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Which category of NLS is the least harmful to the marine environment and human health?

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Other Substances (OS).

27
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To which vessel does MARPOL Annex 2 apply?

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TO all vessels carrying NLS in bulk.

28
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Which category poses a minor hazard to the marine environment and human health?

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Category Z.

29
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Which document lays out the vessel’s emergency response plans in case of a spill?

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Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plan (SMPEP).

30
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Which document lays out the physical agreement and load/discharge procedures of a chemical tanker?

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The Procedures and Arrangement (P&A) Manual.

31
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Which non-crew member will regularly make entries into the Cargo Record Book?

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An authorised Cargo Surveyor.

32
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What does SMPEP stand for?

A

Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plan.

33
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Which vessels are required to carry a SMPEP?

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Vessels over 150gt carrying NLS in bulk.

34
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Which certificate is issued under MARPOL Annex 2?

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International Pollution Prevention Certificate for the carriage of NLS in bulk (NLS certificate).

35
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Which certificate is issued under the IBC Code?

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Certificate of fitness.

36
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What is the minimum distance from land that residues of a Category Y cargo can be discharged?

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  • 12 NM.
  • Provided the category-based discharge requirements have been followed.
37
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What are persistent floaters?

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  • Products with a high viscosity.
  • High melting point which can solidify under certain conditions.
38
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What are the Special Areas under MARPOL Annex 2?

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  • Arctic and Antarctic.
  • There are also special requirements for ‘persistent floaters’ from Gibraltar, up to the Norwegian coast, Baltic sea, UK and Ireland.
39
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When may Category X cargo residues be discharged?

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  • Tank must be pre-washed prior to departure and the wash water to be discharged ashore until total effluent concentration is less than 0.1% by weight.
  • Must be tested by a certified surveyor.
  • Remaining wash water must be discharged then the tank to be stripped.
40
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What are the discharge requirements under Annex 2, once the category-based requirements have been met?

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  • Vessel must be outside of a special area.
  • En route at least 7kts.
  • More than 12NM.
  • Depth of water not less than 25 m
41
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Under what circumstances can Annex 2 discharge take place?

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Only to save life or the vessel.

42
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Where would you look for guidance on responding to a spill from a container?

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The Emergency schedules (EmS) in the supplement of the IMDG Code contain guidance on dealing with the spillage of a dangerous good.

43
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To which vessels does MARPOL Annex 3 apply?

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All vessels carrying harmful substances in packaged form.

44
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What are the certification requirements under MARPOL Annex 3?

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There are no certification or documentation requirements under Annex 3.

45
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With regard to MARPOL Annex 3, what is the difference between cleaning acids used in the engine room of a container vessel and those found inside a container onboard the same vessel?

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MARPOL Annex 3 explicitly excludes ships stores, even if they are also dangerous substances in packaged form.

45
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Which category of waste is anything generated in a medical space onboard?

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Black water.

46
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Which category of waste originates from showers onboard?

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Grey water.

47
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Tow which vessels does MARPOL Annex 4 apply?

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All vessels over 400gt or those certified to carry more than 15 persons.

48
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Which category of waste is anything from a toilet onboard?

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Black water.

49
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What does ISPPC stand for?

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International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate.

50
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How long is the ISPPC valid for?

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  • 5 years, with a renewal survey after those 5 years.
  • There are no annual or intermediate surveys.
51
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Why would a vessel also carry a ‘type-approved’ certificate in order to comply with Annex 4?

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If the vessel is fitted with a ‘sewage treatment plant’ or a comminuting and disinfecting plant’. The plant needs to be certified as Annex requirements, giving it a type-approval cert.

52
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Where are records of sewage discharge recorded?

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  • They must be recorded however Annex 4 doesn’t provide a standard format.
  • Vessels may carry a Sewage Record Book or record it in the Engine Room Log Book.

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