MARPOL Annex I Quiz

What is the primary purpose of MARPOL 73/78?

• To enhance shipping trade routes

• To reduce the cost of maritime transportation

• To prevent pollution from ships and protect the marine environment

• To promote the construction of larger oil tankers

MARPOL Annex I specifically addresses the prevention of pollution by what substance?

• Plastics

• Oil

• Sewage

• Noxious liquid substances

Which year did MARPOL Annex I come into force?

• 1978

• 1983

• 1990

• 2001

According to MARPOL Annex I, what is defined as "oil"?

• Only crude oil

• Only refined oil products

• Petroleum in any form, including crude oil, fuel oil, sludge, and refined products

• Synthetic oils only

Which of the following is NOT considered a "major conversion" under Regulation 1 of Annex I?

• Conversion that substantially alters the ship's dimensions

• Conversion that prolongs the ship's life

• Conversion that changes the type of the ship

• Conversion of an oil tanker to meet Regulation 18 requirements

What is the definition of "clean ballast" as per MARPOL Annex I?

• Ballast water containing no more than 100 ppm of oil

• Ballast in a tank that has been cleaned to leave no visible traces of oil

• Ballast water that has been treated with chemicals

• Ballast discharged at least 12 nautical miles from the nearest land

What is the purpose of Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment (ODME) on oil tankers?

• To monitor the amount of oil produced onboard

• To check and monitor oil discharge to ensure compliance with MARPOL regulations

• To increase the efficiency of oil storage

• To reduce the weight of the cargo

What constitutes a "special area" under MARPOL Annex I?

• Any area within 200 nautical miles of shore

• An area recognized for its specific ecological and oceanographic conditions that requires stricter pollution controls

• Regions where oil exploration is prevalent

• Areas where the water depth is less than 100 meters

The Mediterranean Sea area is classified as a special area under MARPOL Annex I. What are the specific geographical boundaries of this area?

• The 41° N parallel and the Straits of Gibraltar

• The Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea

• The Arctic Circle

• The North Sea and the English Channel

Which tank is specifically designated for the collection of tank drainings, tank washings, and other oily mixtures according to MARPOL Annex I?

• Clean ballast tank

• Segregated ballast tank

• Slop tank

• Wing tank