CCS Regulatory Compliance 3

Question 1

What does MARPOL Annex VI specifically regulate on cruise ships?

Accepted Answer

Air pollution emissions including sulfur oxide and nitrogen oxide limits

Answer

MARPOL Annex VI sets limits on sulfur oxide (SOx) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) air pollution emissions from ship exhaust, with stricter limits in Emission Control Areas (ECAs).

Question 2

The Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act (CVSSA) of 2010 requires cruise lines to do which of the following for crimes occurring on their ships?

Accepted Answer

Report crimes to the FBI and maintain video surveillance in certain areas

Answer

The CVSSA requires cruise lines to report certain crimes to the FBI and Coast Guard and mandates security measures including video surveillance in specific areas of the vessel.

Question 3

Under ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) guidelines as applied to cruise ships, which vessels are most clearly required to provide disability accommodations for US passengers?

Accepted Answer

Foreign-flagged ships that operate in US waters and call on US ports

Answer

The Supreme Court (Spector v. Norwegian Cruise Line) ruled that foreign-flagged ships must comply with ADA requirements for structural modifications when they regularly call on US ports.

Question 4

Which US government agency regulates the financial responsibility of cruise lines to ensure passengers can receive refunds if a cruise is cancelled?

Accepted Answer

Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)

Answer

The FMC requires cruise lines operating from US ports to demonstrate financial responsibility (through bonds, escrow, or insurance) to protect passenger deposits and prepaid fares.

Question 5

The North American Emission Control Area (ECA) requires ships operating within 200 nautical miles of US and Canadian coasts to use fuel with a maximum sulfur content of:

Accepted Answer

0.1% sulfur

Answer

Within the North American ECA, ships must use fuel oil with a maximum sulfur content of 0.1% (1,000 ppm) to reduce air pollution near populated coastlines.

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CCS Regulatory Compliance 3