SET 3

How does the BWM Convention define "ballast water"?

• A) Fuel for stability

• B) Water taken on board to control trim, list, draught, stability, or stresses of the ship

• C) Bilge water from the engine room

• D) Fresh water supply for the crew

What is the role of the Ballast Water Management Plan under the BWM Convention?

• A) To outline procedures for managing ballast water on board

• B) To record ship maintenance

• C) To document voyage itineraries

• D) To outline emergency response protocols

Which regulation in the BWM Convention specifies the requirements for ballast water exchange?

• A) Regulation D-1

• B) Regulation B-1

• C) Regulation C-2

• D) Regulation A-2

What is the significance of the Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) Code?

• A) It describes ship design criteria

• B) It sets standards for ballast water management systems

• C) It regulates crew shifts

• D) It identifies approved port facilities

Which of the following is a requirement for ships under the BWM Convention?

• A) Safety Management Certificate

• B) Ballast Water Record Book

• C) Engine Log Book

• D) International Load Line Certificate

How does the AFS Convention define "anti-fouling system"?

• A) Hull cleaning method

• B) A coating, paint, surface treatment, surface, or device used to control or prevent attachment of unwanted organisms

• C) Antifreeze treatment

• D) Sediment discharge method

What is the role of the Anti-fouling System Certificate under the AFS Convention?

• A) To authorize painting operations

• B) To monitor bilge discharge

• C) To certify compliance with anti-fouling system regulations

• • D) To provide design specs for hulls

Which regulation in the AFS Convention specifies the requirements for anti-fouling system application?

• A) Regulation 2

• B) Regulation 4

• C) Regulation 3

• D) Regulation 6

What is the significance of the Anti-fouling System (AFS) Code?

• A) Provides ship design standards

• B) It sets standards for anti-fouling systems

• C) Tracks CO₂ emissions

• D) Lists IMO-approved garbage record books

Which of the following is a requirement for ships under the AFS Convention?

• A) International Tonnage Certificate

• B) Anti-fouling System Certificate

• C) Fire Safety Certificate

• D) International Ship Security Certificate