MARPOL Regulations Quiz

What is the main objective of MARPOL Annex I?

• Prevent pollution by garbage

• Prevent pollution by oil

• Prevent air pollution

• Prevent pollution by sewage

Which equipment is required on oil tankers for oily water separation?

• Oil record book

• Oily water separator (OWS)

• Garbage compactor

• Oil/water tank

Which document must be maintained on board regarding oil transfers and discharges?

• Garbage Management Plan

• Oil Record Book

• Ballast Record Book

• Engine Log Book

In which area is oil discharge into the sea completely prohibited?

• Antarctic Area

• High seas

• Outside special areas

• Tropical zone

Oil tankers of what gross tonnage and above must be provided with an Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control System (ODME)?

• 100 GT

• 150 GT

• 400 GT

• 150 GT and carrying 2000 tons or more

What is the minimum distance from the nearest land for legal oil discharge outside special areas?

• 3 nautical miles

• 6 nautical miles

• 12 nautical miles

• 50 nautical miles

What must be included in the Oil Record Book?

• Freshwater usage

• Crew change records

• Bunker operations and oily waste discharge

• Dry cargo manifests

Which vessels are required to have a Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP)?

• All ships regardless of size

• Ships over 1000 GT

• Oil tankers only

• Ships of 400 GT and above

Which of the following is a 'Special Area' under Annex I?

• Baltic Sea

• Pacific Ocean

• Black Sea

• Red Sea

When may oil residues (sludge) be discharged into the sea?

• Never

• When within 3 nm of land

• When using an ODME system

• Only to shore reception facilities