Quiz on MARPOL Annex VI and Air Pollution Prevention

What does MARPOL Annex VI primarily address?

• Prevention of water pollution from ships

• Prevention of air pollution from ships

• Prevention of noise pollution from ships

• Prevention of waste disposal from ships

When did MARPOL Annex VI enter into force?

• 19 May 2005

• 1 January 2013

• 15 July 2011

• 1 January 2020

What is the target reduction of carbon emissions from the shipping industry by 2050?

• 100% of 2008 figures

• 70% of 2008 figures

• 50% of 2008 figures

• 30% of 2008 figures

Which organization is responsible for regulating greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping?

• World Health Organization (WHO)

• International Maritime Organization (IMO)

• United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

• International Air Transport Association (IATA)

What is one of the key measures to reduce emissions from ships?

• Using alternative low-carbon fuels

• Extending shipping routes

• Increasing ship speed

• Reducing cargo capacity

Carbon emission regulations are sets of regulations onto which newly built ships have to convene since

• 15 July 2011.

• 15 June 2011.

• 15 January 2011.

• 15 March 2011.

What is the expected annual saving of lives due to the sulphur standard for shipping fuels implemented in 2020?

• 50,000 lives

• 26,000 lives

• 100,000 lives

• 10,000 lives

What is a significant source of air pollution linked to shipping?

• Ozone

• Particulate matter

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

What is the main goal of the International Maritime Organization's initial GHG strategy?

• To eliminate all shipping

• To phase out GHG emissions from shipping by the end of the century

• To increase shipping traffic

• To reduce shipping costs

What is GloMEEP

• Global Maritime Energy Efficiency Partnerships

• Global Marine Energy Efficiency Partners

• Global Maritime Efficiency Energy Partnerships

• Global Maritime Energy Efficiency Production