MarEN PQ2

A ship is navigating 15 nautical miles from shore and needs to discharge bilge water containing oily residues. Under MARPOL Annex I, what is the maximum allowed oil content in the effluent?

• 25 parts per million (ppm)

• 20 parts per million (ppm)

• 15 parts per million (ppm)

• 10 parts per million (ppm)

A vessel is transiting through the Mediterranean Sea, which is classified as a Special Area. How does this designation affect the discharge of oily mixtures?

• The ship may discharge oily water as long as it is properly treated

• The discharge of oil or oily mixtures is strictly prohibited

• The ship can discharge oily waste at night to avoid detection

• There are no additional restrictions in Special Areas

A ship's chief engineer discovers that the oil/water separator is not functioning properly. What is the best course of action?

• Continue using it and discharge bilge water carefully

• Manually remove the oil and discharge the water

• Repair the separator before discharging bilge water

• Turn off the separator and allow bilge water to accumulate

During an oil spill onboard, the crew needs to follow the ship’s SOPEP. What is the primary purpose of this plan?

• To allow quick disposal of oil in the sea

• To provide a structured response plan to minimize environmental damage

• To inform authorities about routine oil discharges

• To justify non-compliance with MARPOL regulations

A vessel is taking on ballast water in a port but suspects oil contamination in its tanks. What should the crew do to comply with MARPOL Annex I?

• Proceed with ballast operations without concern

• Mix the contaminated ballast water with clean seawater

• Clean the ballast tanks before taking in new ballast water

• Discharge contaminated ballast water at sea

After an oil spill near a coastal area, local wildlife is severely affected. Which of the following species is most at risk due to oil coating their bodies?

• Dolphins

• Seabirds

• Sharks

• Jellyfish

A ship’s officer is recording an oily water discharge in the Oil Record Book. What is the main reason for maintaining this record?

• To allow for random oil discharges when needed

• To ensure compliance with MARPOL regulations and provide proof of legal discharges

• To track fuel consumption and engine efficiency

• To prevent port authorities from inspecting the ship

A vessel operating in U.S. waters spills oil due to an accidental tank rupture. What legislation requires an immediate response and cleanup?

• MARPOL Annex V

• International Load Line Convention

• Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90)

• SOLAS Convention

A deck officer is overseeing cargo operations on an oil tanker. What precaution should be taken to prevent oil spills?

• Overfill the tanks to maximize cargo capacity

• Use high-speed pumping to transfer oil quickly

• Conduct regular inspections of pipelines and valves for leaks

• Ignore minor leaks as long as they don’t exceed legal limits

During a Port State Control inspection, a ship is found to have a malfunctioning oil filtering system. What consequence can the ship face?

• It may be temporarily detained until the issue is resolved

• It will receive a warning but can continue sailing

• It will be fined but allowed to discharge oily water

• The crew will be dismissed immediately