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Maritime Safety Regulations & Compliance Flashcards

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  1. Under 33 CFR Part 155, vessel owners must maintain an Oil Spill Response Plan (OSRP) that is reviewed and resubmitted to the USCG every:

    Answer: 5 years

    33 CFR 155.1060 requires vessel response plans to be submitted to USCG for review at least every five years.

  2. Which international convention governs the prevention of pollution from ships by noxious liquid substances in bulk?

    Answer: MARPOL Annex II

    MARPOL Annex II specifically addresses regulations for the control of pollution by noxious liquid substances carried in bulk.

  3. A Marine Chemist's primary obligation when atmospheric testing reveals a benzene concentration above the OSHA PEL is to:

    Answer: Certify 'Not Safe' and notify the person in charge

    When hazardous atmospheres exceed regulatory limits, the Marine Chemist must certify the space as 'Not Safe' and inform the responsible party.

  4. The IBC Code (International Bulk Chemical Code) applies to vessels built after:

    Answer: July 1, 1983

    The IBC Code applies to chemical tankers constructed on or after July 1, 1986, while the BCH Code covers vessels built before that date.

  5. Under EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 112), facilities handling oil above threshold quantities must prepare a:

    Answer: Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan

    40 CFR Part 112 requires facilities with oil storage above threshold quantities that could reasonably discharge to navigable waters to prepare an SPCC Plan.

  6. Which USCG regulation establishes requirements for the handling of hazardous materials in port areas and waterfront facilities?

    Answer: 33 CFR Part 126

    33 CFR Part 126 governs the handling of dangerous cargo at waterfront facilities, including permits, safety requirements, and facility standards.

  7. When testing a space that previously contained crude oil, a Marine Chemist detects H₂S at 18 ppm. Per NFPA 306, this space should be certified as:

    Answer: Not Safe

    NFPA 306 requires that H₂S not exceed 10 ppm (OSHA ceiling) for a Safe for Workers certificate; 18 ppm requires a 'Not Safe' designation.