DWO Maritime Law & Regulations 3

Question 1

A vessel is required to report to the US Coast Guard National Response Center when an oil spill occurs that exceeds which threshold?

Accepted Answer

Any detectable amount

Answer

Under the Clean Water Act, any discharge of oil that causes a sheen on water must be reported to the NRC immediately, regardless of quantity.

Question 2

Under STCW, what is the maximum work period before a mandatory rest period is required for watchkeeping officers?

Accepted Answer

12 hours

Answer

STCW requires a minimum of 10 hours rest in any 24-hour period, which means a maximum continuous work period of up to 14 hours, but no more than 12 in any single stretch without a break.

Question 3

Which document must a vessel carry to prove compliance with the International Safety Management (ISM) Code?

Accepted Answer

Safety Management Certificate (SMC)

Answer

A Safety Management Certificate (SMC) issued after audit confirms that a vessel's safety management system complies with the ISM Code.

Question 4

Under US law, a vessel operating in US waters with an expired Certificate of Inspection is subject to:

Accepted Answer

Detention and civil penalties

Answer

Operating with an expired Certificate of Inspection exposes the vessel to USCG detention and the company to significant civil penalties under 46 USC.

Question 5

What is the purpose of COLREGS Rule 17 regarding the 'stand-on' vessel?

Accepted Answer

It allows the stand-on vessel to take action to avoid collision when it becomes apparent the give-way vessel is not acting

Answer

Rule 17 allows the stand-on vessel to take action to avoid collision by its own maneuver alone when it becomes clear the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action.

(DWO) Deck Watch Officer Practice Test

(DWO) Deck Watch Officer Practice Test

DWO Maritime Law & Regulations 3