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MINTRA CET includes short topic-based sets such as incident investigation, accommodation safety, anchoring operations and firefighting. Study an individual module, then review your mistakes in your account.

“MINTRA CET — Oil Record Book” contains 10 questions across 1 collection.

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Every year, oil tankers transport how many tonnes of crude oil and oil products around the globe?

One correct answer

  • 2 400 million.✓ Correct answer
  • 5 500 million.
  • 3 400 million.
  • 1 500 million.
How does oil enter seas and oceans?

Multiple correct answers

  • Releases from petroleum extraction.✓ Correct answer
  • Marine recreational vehicles.✓ Correct answer
  • Accidental and exceptional discharges.✓ Correct answer
  • Watersheds that drain heavily in polluted areas.✓ Correct answer
  • Runoff from land-based activities, such as construction and farming.✓ Correct answer
  • Operational discharges, such as cargo washings.✓ Correct answer
  • Jettisoned aircraft fuel.✓ Correct answer
  • Marine life activity.
What are the possible consequences of errors in the Oil Record Book’s entries?

Multiple correct answers

  • Vessel detentions.✓ Correct answer
  • Expensive and lengthy court battles.✓ Correct answer
  • Damage to ship operator reputation.✓ Correct answer
  • Career damage to, and criminal prosecution of, seafarers.✓ Correct answer
  • Praise from managers for following orders.
  • Demotion.
What information should be included in every entry in the record book?

Multiple correct answers

  • The code letter indicating the type of disposal.✓ Correct answer
  • The signature of the officer in charge of operations occurred.✓ Correct answer
  • The name of the ship.✓ Correct answer
  • The coordinates of where the disposal was made.✓ Correct answer
  • The IMO number.✓ Correct answer
  • The date of discharge.✓ Correct answer
  • Item number.✓ Correct answer
  • A description of the discharge.
All entries into the Oil Record Book must be:

Multiple correct answers

  • Recorded with accuracy.✓ Correct answer
  • Completed and signed without delay by the officer in charge who performed the operation.✓ Correct answer
  • Readily available for inspection at all times.✓ Correct answer
  • Checked and signed on each page by the master of the vessel.✓ Correct answer
  • Signed by the master of the vessel at the end of every week.
  • Preserved for 5 years.

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