Deck Safety and Pollution Flashcards

Under MARPOL Annex I, what is the maximum oil content permitted in bilge water discharged overboard outside special areas?

Answer: 15 ppm

MARPOL Annex I requires that bilge water discharged outside special areas must not exceed 15 parts per million (ppm) oil content.

When working aloft or over the side, which safety item is MOST important to wear in addition to a life jacket?

Answer: A safety harness with a lanyard

A safety harness with a lanyard is essential when working aloft or over the side to prevent falls.

What does an OWS (Oily Water Separator) 15 ppm alarm indicate?

Answer: Oil content in the effluent exceeds the permitted limit

The 15 ppm alarm triggers when the effluent oil content exceeds the MARPOL discharge limit, automatically stopping discharge.

A 'permit to work' system is primarily designed to:

Answer: Ensure hazardous tasks are formally authorized and controlled

A permit to work system formally authorizes hazardous tasks and ensures all safety precautions are in place before work begins.

Under MARPOL, what must be recorded each time bilge water is discharged overboard?

Answer: An entry in the Oil Record Book Part I

All overboard discharges of bilge water must be entered in the Oil Record Book Part I as required by MARPOL Annex I.

What is the PRIMARY hazard when using a needle gun or chipping hammer on deck?

Answer: Flying metal fragments and dust causing eye injury

Flying metal chips and dust pose the greatest risk when chipping or using a needle gun, making eye protection mandatory.

If a ship is within a MARPOL Special Area, which action regarding garbage disposal is correct?

Answer: No garbage of any type may be discharged overboard

Within MARPOL Special Areas under Annex V, no garbage whatsoever may be discharged into the sea.