VTS Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Standards 5

Question 1

Which IMO resolution established the Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA) designation?

Accepted Answer

A.982(24)

Answer

IMO Assembly Resolution A.982(24) established the revised guidelines for the identification and designation of Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas.

Question 2

A vessel's Garbage Management Plan is required under which MARPOL Annex?

Accepted Answer

Annex V

Answer

MARPOL Annex V governs the prevention of pollution by garbage from ships and requires vessels to maintain a Garbage Management Plan.

Question 3

Under the Shore Protection Act, what must vessels carrying municipal or commercial waste have before entering U.S. ports?

Accepted Answer

A manifest and permit if transporting municipal or commercial waste

Answer

The Shore Protection Act requires vessels transporting municipal or commercial waste to carry a manifest and obtain a permit prior to entering U.S. ports.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of the National Response Framework (NRF) as it applies to maritime environmental incidents?

Accepted Answer

To provide a unified national approach for responding to disasters and emergencies including environmental incidents

Answer

The NRF provides guiding principles for a unified national response to disasters and emergencies, including maritime environmental incidents.

Question 5

A vessel's Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) is required under which regulation?

Accepted Answer

MARPOL Annex I Regulation 37

Answer

MARPOL Annex I Regulation 37 requires vessels of 400 GT or more and tankers of 150 GT or more to carry an approved SOPEP.

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VTS Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Standards 5