Coast Guard Marine Environmental Protection Flashcards
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What does an oily water separator do aboard a vessel?
Answer: Separates oil from bilge water before discharge
An oily water separator removes oil from bilge water so the water can be discharged within legal limits.
The maximum permissible oil content for bilge water discharged from a vessel is generally:
Answer: 15 parts per million
MARPOL sets the maximum allowable oil content in discharged bilge water at 15 parts per million.
What is a boom used for in oil spill response?
Answer: To contain and control the spread of oil
A containment boom is a floating barrier used to contain and control the spread of spilled oil.
Which document outlines a vessel's procedures for responding to an oil pollution emergency?
Answer: The Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP)
The SOPEP details the procedures and contacts a crew must follow during an oil pollution emergency.
The use of chemical dispersants on an oil spill generally requires:
Answer: Pre-authorization or approval from the Federal On-Scene Coordinator
Chemical dispersants may only be used with authorization from the Federal On-Scene Coordinator under the National Contingency Plan.
What environmental risk is associated with discharging untreated sewage near shore?
Answer: It introduces harmful bacteria and depletes oxygen
Untreated sewage introduces pathogens and nutrients that deplete oxygen and harm marine life and public health.
A Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) is required aboard vessels to treat or hold:
Answer: Sewage
A Marine Sanitation Device is installed to treat or retain sewage to prevent discharge of raw waste.