Deck Safety and Pollution Flashcards
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Which of the following actions would be a violation of MARPOL Annex I in port?
Answer: Pumping oily bilge water directly overboard without treatment
Pumping untreated oily bilge water overboard in port violates MARPOL Annex I, which prohibits such discharges in all port areas.
When rigging a bosun's chair to work over the side, the line used must be:
Answer: A properly tested and certified safety line secured independently of the working line
A separate, certified safety line must be rigged independently so that if the working line fails, the safety line prevents the worker from falling into the sea.
What is the meaning of a black circle on the NFPA 704 hazard diamond (fire diamond)?
Answer: The material is water-reactive
A white square with a 'W' crossed out on the NFPA 704 diamond indicates the material reacts dangerously with water; a plain white section can indicate special hazard codes.
A seaman finds an unlabeled drum on deck containing an unknown liquid. The correct action is to:
Answer: Treat it as hazardous, do not open it, and report to the officer on watch
Unknown chemicals must always be treated as hazardous; the drum should not be opened and must be reported to a supervisor immediately.
Under MARPOL Annex VI, what emission is controlled by Tier III NOx standards when operating in a NOx Emission Control Area (NECA)?
Answer: Nitrogen oxides (NOx) from marine diesel engines
MARPOL Annex VI Tier III NOx standards limit nitrogen oxide emissions from marine diesel engines when operating within designated NECAs.
What is the primary purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for a hazardous chemical on board?
Answer: To provide health, safety, and emergency response information about the chemical
An SDS provides essential health hazard, safe handling, PPE, first aid, and emergency response information for each hazardous substance.
If a vessel's crew member accidentally drops a plastic bag overboard in a Special Area under MARPOL Annex V, the officer of the watch must:
Answer: Enter the incident in the Garbage Record Book and report as required by the SMS
Any accidental discharge of garbage, including plastics, must be recorded in the Garbage Record Book and handled per the SMS reporting procedures.