VTS Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Standards 4

Question 1

Under 33 CFR 155, what must a tank vessel of 250 gross tons or more have to legally operate in U.S. waters?

Accepted Answer

An approved oil transfer procedure and vessel response plan

Answer

Under 33 CFR 155, qualifying tank vessels must have approved oil transfer procedures and a vessel response plan to operate in U.S. waters.

Question 2

What action should a VTS operator take when a vessel reports it cannot comply with a mandatory reporting requirement due to equipment failure?

Accepted Answer

Log the report, advise the vessel on alternative compliance methods, and notify the appropriate authority

Answer

VTS operators should document the failure, help the vessel find alternative compliance options, and report to the appropriate authority for follow-up.

Question 3

The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments entered into force in:

Accepted Answer

2017

Answer

The BWM Convention was adopted in 2004 but did not enter into force until September 8, 2017.

Question 4

A vessel in a U.S. port requests permission to discharge treated sewage. Which condition must be met?

Accepted Answer

The vessel must use a certified marine sanitation device and comply with state and federal standards

Answer

Vessels may discharge treated sewage using a Type II or III certified Marine Sanitation Device while complying with applicable state and federal standards.

Question 5

Which document must be carried onboard to record all oil transfers, bilge pumping, and ballast operations for tankers?

Accepted Answer

Oil Record Book

Answer

The Oil Record Book is the required document aboard tankers for recording all oil-related operations including transfers, ballasting, and bilge discharges.

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VTS Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Standards 4