DWO Maritime Law & Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under SOLAS, what is the minimum number of immersion suits required to be carried on a cargo vessel?
- One for every officer only
- One for each person on board plus extras at muster stations (Correct answer)
- One for the captain and chief mate only
- Two per lifeboat
Correct answer: One for each person on board plus extras at muster stations
SOLAS requires one immersion suit for every person on board, with additional suits stored at muster stations for watch-keeping crew.
Question 2: The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code establishes how many security levels?
- Two
- Three (Correct answer)
- Four
- Five
Correct answer: Three
The ISPS Code establishes three security levels: Level 1 (normal), Level 2 (heightened), and Level 3 (exceptional).
Question 3: Which international convention primarily governs the prevention of pollution from ships?
- SOLAS
- STCW
- MARPOL 73/78 (Correct answer)
- COLREGS
Correct answer: MARPOL 73/78
MARPOL 73/78 (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships) is the primary international convention governing marine pollution.
Question 4: Under COLREGS Rule 9, a vessel navigating in a narrow channel shall keep as near to which side as is safe and practicable?
- The port outer limit
- The starboard outer limit (Correct answer)
- The center of the channel
- The side with the least traffic
Correct answer: The starboard outer limit
Rule 9 requires vessels in a narrow channel to keep as near to the starboard outer limit as is safe and practicable.
Question 5: What does a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) have the authority to do under US regulations?
- Arrest vessel masters for violations
- Issue binding navigation orders in mandatory VTS zones (Correct answer)
- Board and inspect vessels at sea
- Levy fines directly on vessels
Correct answer: Issue binding navigation orders in mandatory VTS zones
In mandatory VTS zones, VTS has authority to issue binding navigation orders to control vessel movements for safety and traffic management.
Question 6: Under MARPOL Annex I, what is the maximum oil content permitted in bilge water discharged outside special areas?
- 5 ppm
- 15 ppm (Correct answer)
- 25 ppm
- 100 ppm
Correct answer: 15 ppm
MARPOL Annex I permits discharge of bilge water with oil content not exceeding 15 parts per million (ppm) outside special areas.
Question 7: The ISM Code requires vessels to have a Designated Person Ashore (DPA) whose primary responsibility is:
- Managing cargo operations from shore
- Providing a link between the company and the ship to ensure safe operation (Correct answer)
- Conducting annual crew training ashore
- Overseeing port agent activities
Correct answer: Providing a link between the company and the ship to ensure safe operation
The DPA's primary role under the ISM Code is to provide a link between the company and the vessel, ensuring safe operation and pollution prevention.
DWO Maritime Law & Regulations 2
Under SOLAS, what is the minimum number of immersion suits required to be carried on a cargo vessel?