Oily Water Separator

What is an Oily Water Separator?

• A device used to transfer oily bilge water

• An equipment used to separate oil from oily bilge water

• An equipment used to burn oily mixture

• None of the above

OWS is fitted as a compliance with what Annex number of MARPOL?

• Annex 1
• Annex 3

• Annex 2

• Annex 6

What is the maximum oil content that the oily water can be discharged overboard?

• 10 ppm

• 0 ppm

• 5 ppm

• 15 ppm

What are the responsibilities of an officer in charge of the equipment?

• Ability to operate

• Proper maintenance

• Regular testing

• All of the above

What are the three main components of an OWS?

• 1st Stage Separator Unit

• 2nd Stage Filter Unit

• Driving Unit

• Oil Content Monitor Unit