MARPOL

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Oil from machinery spaces.

Question 2

Are petrochemicals covered under MARPOL Annex 1?

Answer 2

No ,it falls under MARPOL Annex 2.

Question 3

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

Answer 3

• Oil from machinery spaces.
• Oil from cargo spaces.

Question 4

Are passenger vessels required to carry an ORB Part 2?

Answer 4

No, only tankers over 150 gt.

Question 5

What is included in ORB part 2?

Answer 5

• 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.

Question 6

What are the survey intervals for the IOPPC?

Answer 6

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.

Question 7

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

Answer 7

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

Question 8

How often does the engineer sign the Oil Record Book?

Answer 8

On completion of each operation.

Question 9

What does SOPEP stand for?

Answer 9

Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan.

Question 10

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

Answer 10

• 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.

Question 11

When may a vessel discharge oil in the Antarctic?

Answer 11

Never, it is prohibited under the Polar Code.

Question 12

How much of its original cargo may a tanker discharge?

Answer 12

• 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.

Question 13

Which system uses rotation to separate oil and water?

Answer 13

Centrifugal oily water separator.

Question 14

Why are segregated ballast tanks required?

Answer 14

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

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Oil/water interface detector.

Question 16

What is the difference between an ODME and an ODMCS.

Answer 16

• 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.

Question 17

What should be carried out when bunkering in accordance with the bunkering checklist?

Answer 17

• 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.

Question 18

What is the spill response procedure under SOPEP?

Answer 18

• Stop the source.
• Contain the spill.
• Clean up.
• Dispose.

Question 19

What does the spill checklist consist of?

Answer 19

• 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.

Question 20

What in typically included in a SOPEP kit?

Answer 20

• 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.

Question 21

What does SOPEP stand for?

Answer 21

Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan.

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Every 3 months.

Question 23

Which vessels are required to carry a SOPEP plan?

Answer 23

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

Question 24

Where can a list of noxious liquid substances be found?

Answer 24

The International Chemical Code (IBC Code).

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Category X.

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Other Substances (OS).

Question 27

To which vessel does MARPOL Annex 2 apply?

Answer 27

TO all vessels carrying NLS in bulk.

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Category Z.

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plan (SMPEP).

Question 30

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

Answer 30

The Procedures and Arrangement (P&A) Manual.

Question 31

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

Answer 31

An authorised Cargo Surveyor.

Question 32

What does SMPEP stand for?

Answer 32

Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plan.

Question 33

Which vessels are required to carry a SMPEP?

Answer 33

Vessels over 150gt carrying NLS in bulk.

Question 34

Which certificate is issued under MARPOL Annex 2?

Answer 34

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

Question 35

Which certificate is issued under the IBC Code?

Answer 35

Certificate of fitness.

Question 36

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

Answer 36

- 12 NM. - Provided the category-based discharge requirements have been followed.

Question 37

What are persistent floaters?

Answer 37

- Products with a high viscosity. - High melting point which can solidify under certain conditions.

Question 38

What are the Special Areas under MARPOL Annex 2?

Answer 38

- Arctic and Antarctic. - There are also special requirements for 'persistent floaters' from Gibraltar, up to the Norwegian coast, Baltic sea, UK and Ireland.

Question 39

When may Category X cargo residues be discharged?

Answer 39

- 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.

Question 40

What are the discharge requirements under Annex 2, once the category-based requirements have been met?

Answer 40

- Vessel must be outside of a special area. - En route at least 7kts. - More than 12NM. - Depth of water not less than 25 m

Question 41

Under what circumstances can Annex 2 discharge take place?

Answer 41

Only to save life or the vessel.

Question 42

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

Answer 42

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

Question 43

To which vessels does MARPOL Annex 3 apply?

Answer 43

All vessels carrying harmful substances in packaged form.

Question 44

What are the certification requirements under MARPOL Annex 3?

Answer 44

There are no certification or documentation requirements under Annex 3.

Question 45

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?

Answer 45

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

Question 45

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

Answer 45

Black water.

Question 46

Which category of waste originates from showers onboard?

Answer 46

Grey water.

Question 47

Tow which vessels does MARPOL Annex 4 apply?

Answer 47

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

Question 48

Which category of waste is anything from a toilet onboard?

Answer 48

Black water.

Question 49

What does ISPPC stand for?

Answer 49

International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate.

Question 50

How long is the ISPPC valid for?

Answer 50

- 5 years, with a renewal survey after those 5 years. - There are no annual or intermediate surveys.

Question 51

Why would a vessel also carry a 'type-approved' certificate in order to comply with Annex 4?

Answer 51

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.

Question 52

Where are records of sewage discharge recorded?

Answer 52

- 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.