MARPOL Quiz

What does International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships stand for?

• MARPOLY

• MARPOL

• MARP

• MARPOLICIOUS

Which annex of MARPOL deals with Oil Pollution?

• Annex IV

• Annex II

• Annex I

• Annex III

What are the main sources of oil pollution in the marine environment?

• Oil spills from space shuttles

• Oil spills from airplanes

• Oil spills from bicycles

• Oil spills from ships, offshore drilling, and land-based sources such as industrial discharges and urban runoff.

What are the key requirements of Annex I of MARPOL?

• Promotion of oil pollution from ships

• Prevention of pollution by oil from ships

• Regulation of air pollution from ships

• Prevention of noise pollution from ships

What is the purpose of Annex V of MARPOL?

• To prevent pollution by garbage from ships

• To encourage the dumping of waste into the ocean

• To reduce the cost of waste management for ships

• To promote the use of plastic on ships

What are the different types of garbage covered under Annex V of MARPOL?

• Food waste, sewage, and chemicals

• Plastics, dunnage, lining, and packing materials

• Electronics, batteries, and tires

• Glass, metal, and paper

What are the regulations regarding the disposal of garbage under Annex V of MARPOL?

• Dumping garbage anywhere in the ocean

• Storing garbage in open containers on deck

• Preventing pollution of the marine environment

• Burning garbage on the ship

What are the penalties for non-compliance with MARPOL regulations?

• Penalties can include community service and fines

• Penalties can include fines, imprisonment, or both.

• Penalties can include warnings and fines

• Penalties can include a written warning and a small fee

How does MARPOL aim to prevent pollution from ships?

• Encouraging ships to increase pollution

• Ignoring the issue of pollution from ships

• Allowing ships to freely discharge harmful substances

• Setting international standards and regulating discharge of harmful substances

What are the reporting requirements under MARPOL for pollution incidents?

• Notify the International Maritime Organization (IMO) only

• Notify the port authority only

• Immediate notification to the nearest coastal state and the ship's flag state, as well as detailed written reports within 72 hours.

• No reporting requirements under MARPOL for pollution incidents