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Marine Environmental Protection Flashcards

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  1. What is the purpose of the MARPOL International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificate?

    Answer: To certify that the vessel's oil pollution prevention equipment meets MARPOL requirements

    The IOPP Certificate, issued by the flag state, certifies that the vessel's equipment and procedures comply with MARPOL Annex I requirements for prevention of oil pollution.

  2. Under OPA 90, who is designated as the 'Qualified Individual' (QI)?

    Answer: A shore-side person with full authority to activate and direct response resources in the event of an oil spill

    The Qualified Individual is a shore-based person, pre-identified in the Vessel Response Plan, with full authority to commit the company's resources and direct response actions during an oil spill.

  3. What is the primary goal of the National Contingency Plan (NCP) for oil spill response?

    Answer: To provide a framework for coordinated response to oil spills and hazardous substance releases

    The National Contingency Plan (NCP) establishes the framework for federal, state, and local agencies and private industry to coordinate response to oil spills and hazardous substance releases in U.S. waters.

  4. What does MARPOL Annex VI regulate?

    Answer: Air pollution from ships including SOx, NOx, and ODS

    MARPOL Annex VI addresses prevention of air pollution from ships, regulating sulfur oxide (SOx), nitrogen oxide (NOx), particulate matter, and ozone-depleting substance (ODS) emissions.

  5. Which U.S. agency is the lead federal agency for oil spill response in coastal and inland waters?

    Answer: U.S. Coast Guard

    The U.S. Coast Guard is the federal on-scene coordinator for oil spill response in coastal and offshore waters, responsible for directing cleanup and enforcement actions.

  6. What is 'double hull' construction on tankers designed to prevent?

    Answer: Oil spills from single-hull fractures in the event of grounding or collision

    Double hull construction places a second hull inside the outer hull, creating a void space that prevents oil cargo from spilling directly into the sea if the outer hull is breached.

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