Midterm Questions Flashcards
How many MARPOL annexes are there?
Six
The country in which a vessel is registered in is referred to as the ________.
flag state
A foreign regulatory agency with authority to board a vessel and enforce regulations is referred to as the ________.
port state
An Oil Record Book is required by which MARPOL annex?
Annex I
Dispersants cause oil in the water to ________.
separate
Ballast water is used to ________.
maintain the ship’s stability and trim while loading
A common strategy of vessels on trans-ocean routes for addressing U.S. emissions requirements is to ________.
switch to low sulfur fuel before entering U.S. waters
In the event that oil spills into the water in the U.S., a vessel may deploy ________ ONLY at the discretion of federal authorities.
dispersants
A reportable oil spill is considered any amount of oil that ________.
creates a visible sheen on the water
A precaution you should take before bunkering is to ________.
plug the skuppers
List two treatment technologies currently used by ballast water treatment systems.
UV treatment
Electrolysis
Chemical injection
Ozonation
A crew member who notifies authorities of a vessel’s intentional discharge of oil or the falsification of the vessel’s oil record book (and may be eligible for a monetary reward) is called a ________.
whistleblower
When required, a ballast water exchange must take place at least ________ from the U.S. coastline
200 nautical miles
A retrofit system designed to bypass the oily water separation system, allowing the illegal discharge of bilge water directly overboard, is commonly referred to as a ________.
magic pipe
One of the first things a vessel’s crew must do in the event of an oil spill is to ________.
contact the National Response Center
When a vessel becomes no longer authorized to conduct a ballast water exchange, the only four options for complying with USCG Ballast Water Management requirements are:
- No BW discharge
- Use a USCG approved BWM system
- Discharge to a shoreside facility or to another vessel for purpose of treatment
- Use only water from a U.S. public water system
Which of the following is NOT responsible for enacting laws associated with marine pollution prevention? Oil Pollution Act Clean Water Act Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships Jones Act (Merchant Mariner Act)
Jones Act (Merchant Mariner Act)
A vessel’s ________ contains a detailed description of the immediate actions to be taken to reduce or control the accidental discharge of oil.
SOPEP (Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan)
In WA State, bunkering plans should ensure compliance with requirements set forth by the ________.
WA State Department of Ecology
List four national or local organizations/entities/groups that would have a stake or vested interest in ocean pollution prevention and response.
Shipping companies (management, profit) Mariners (employing practices on board) Fishermen (local economy/subsistence) USCG, EPA, local governments The fishes in the sea People who breathe air
List four shipboard systems that could be unintentional sources of pollution.
Black water/sewage system Bilge system Garbage/waste disposal Fuel/bunkering Exhaust systems
List the three most common clean-up methods employed during a major oil spill.
Containment & recovery
Burning
Dispersing
