Pollution Flashcards
At what distance can a vessel throw plastic over board?
15 NM
20 NM
25NM
Never
Never
Pollution not only creates an eye sore upon our waterways it causes serious and cumulative environmental impacts on the waterway and its adjacent shoreline.
True
False
True
The prudent mariner has a constant obligation to protect the environment at all times.
True
False
True
The proper __________________ of engines, generators, overboard discharge valves, holding tanks, etc. always has an impact on our environment.
oil pressure
fuel pressure
efficient RPM
maintenance
maintenance
Federal ______________ zones prohibit ANYTHING from going overboard your vessel.
“No Blackwater”
“No Discharge”
“No Overboard”
“No Waste”
“No Discharge”
Throwing biodegradable food overboard does not impact the natural balance of the environment.
True
False
False
Some environmental hazards may include ___________________.
Oil and petroleum products
Pesticides
Fire extinguishing agents
All of the above
All of the above
What “Act” made it illegal to dump garbage and wastes into navigable water?
Oil Pollution Act of 1924
River and Harbor Act of 1899
Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1948
None of the above
River and Harbor Act of 1899
Title __________, CFR __________ pertain to Oil Pollution Laws.
Title 32, CFR 154-180
Title 33, CFR 154-156
Title 34, CFR 156-168
Title 35, CFR 154-156
Title 33, CFR 154-156
The purpose of the Oil Pollution Laws are to _________________.
Prevent accidental oil spills
Acknowledge equipment and operations procedures
Acknowledge vessel design, operation, equipment and records
All of the above
All of the above
The FIRST then you should do in discovering an oil spill aboard a commercial vessel is _____________.
Report it
Contain it
Stop the transfer
Remove it
Stop the transfer
It is illegal to dump oil or plastic in any waterway.
True
False
True
ANNEX V OR MARPOL 73/78 pertains to ___________________.
Discharge of fish overboard
Discharge of garbage overboard
Commercial traffic regulations
Safety standards for life at sea
Discharge of garbage overboard
12-25 miles off shore it is illegal to dump ________________.
Rags and food
Crockery and dunnage
Plastic and dunnage
None of the above
Plastic and dunnage
The prudent mariner will be aware if they are navigating in a “No Discharge Zone” at all times.
True
False
True
