MARPOL Annex 4

Question 1

What certificate is required for Annex 4?

Answer 1

International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate

Question 2

What is the validity of a sewage pollution prevention certificate?

Answer 2

5 years

Question 3

What vessels does annex 4 apply to?

Answer 3

1. Engaged on international voyages
2. 400GT or more
3. Certified to carry 15+ people

Question 4

Sewage system options?

Answer 4

1. Approved sewage treatment plant
2. Approved sewage comminuting and disinfecting system
3. Approved capacity holding tank

Question 5

Comminuted and disinfected sewage can only be discharged when more than ____ from the nearest land

Answer 5

3 Nautical Miles

Question 6

Non comminuted and disinfected sewage can only be discharged when more than ___ from the nearest land

Answer 6

12 Nautical Miles

Question 7

What speed must the ship be proceeding en route in order to discharge sewage?

Answer 7

4 Knots

Question 8

What is the requirement for discharging holding tank or living animal sewage?

Answer 8

Discharge at a moderate rate approved by the administration

Question 9

What ships are prohibited from discharging sewage in a special area?

Answer 9

Passenger ships

Question 10

What are the requirements for a vessel with an approved sewage treatment plant?

Answer 10

1. Does not discolour the surrounding water
2. No visible solids