CMC Maritime Safety Regulations & Compliance 3

Question 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:

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

MARPOL Annex II

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Certify 'Not Safe' and notify the person in charge

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

July 1, 1983

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan

Answer

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

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CMC Maritime Safety Regulations & Compliance 3