MTC Emissions Control & Environmental Compliance 2

Question 1

Under MARPOL Annex VI, what is the global sulfur cap for marine fuel oil that took effect on January 1, 2020?

Accepted Answer

0.50% m/m

Answer

MARPOL Annex VI reduced the global sulfur limit in marine fuel oil from 3.50% to 0.50% m/m effective January 1, 2020.

Question 2

Which EPA Tier classification applies to new marine diesel engines with rated power ≥600 kW installed in vessels after 2014?

Accepted Answer

Tier 4

Answer

EPA Tier 4 standards apply to recreational and commercial marine diesel engines ≥600 kW produced after 2014, requiring significant NOx and PM reductions.

Question 3

A vessel operating in a North American Emission Control Area (ECA) must use fuel with a maximum sulfur content of:

Accepted Answer

0.10%

Answer

Within the North American ECA, MARPOL Annex VI requires fuel sulfur content not to exceed 0.10% m/m.

Question 4

Which document must be maintained onboard to record the management of oily water separator (OWS) discharges?

Accepted Answer

Oil Record Book Part I

Answer

MARPOL Annex I requires vessels to maintain an Oil Record Book Part I documenting all machinery space oil operations including OWS discharges.

Question 5

What is the maximum allowable oil content in bilge water discharged outside special areas under MARPOL Annex I?

Accepted Answer

15 ppm

Answer

MARPOL Annex I permits overboard discharge of bilge water outside special areas only when oil content does not exceed 15 ppm.

(MTC) Marine Technician Certification Practice Test

(MTC) Marine Technician Certification Practice Test

MTC Emissions Control & Environmental Compliance 2