STCW Marine Environmental Protection & Compliance 2

Question 1

Under MARPOL Annex I, what is the maximum permitted oil content of overboard discharges in special areas?

Accepted Answer

0 ppm (no discharge permitted)

Answer

In MARPOL Annex I special areas, no discharge of oily water is permitted whatsoever—the limit is effectively zero.

Question 2

Which document must be maintained on all ships of 400 GT and above to record oily waste operations?

Accepted Answer

Oil Record Book Part I

Answer

The Oil Record Book Part I (machinery space operations) is mandatory on ships 400 GT and above under MARPOL Annex I.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificate?

Accepted Answer

Certifies the ship meets MARPOL Annex I construction and equipment requirements

Answer

The IOPP Certificate confirms that the vessel's structure, equipment, and procedures comply with MARPOL Annex I requirements.

Question 4

A vessel is transiting a MARPOL Annex V special area. Which of the following may be discharged overboard?

Accepted Answer

Nothing—all garbage discharge is prohibited in special areas

Answer

In MARPOL Annex V special areas, discharge of all garbage is prohibited except for food waste under specific conditions in some areas, but the blanket rule for most special areas is zero discharge.

Question 5

What does the term 'noxious liquid substance' (NLS) refer to under MARPOL Annex II?

Accepted Answer

Chemicals carried in bulk that can harm the marine environment

Answer

MARPOL Annex II regulates the transport and discharge of noxious liquid substances, which are bulk liquid chemicals categorized by hazard to the marine environment.

(STCW) Standards Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers Practice Test

(STCW) Standards Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers Practice Test

STCW Marine Environmental Protection & Compliance 2