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CD0092. Introduction to MARPOL

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“Seagull CBT — CD0092. Introduction to MARPOL” contains 65 questions across 1 collection.

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A chemical tanker is drifting in deep water well away from land while completing tank cleaning. Is the discharge of the wash water overboard allowed under Annex II rules?

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  • No✓ Correct answer
  • Yes
Which one of the following best describes the main goal of MARPOL Annex III?

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  • To reduce the harm to the environment from harmful substances in packaged form✓ Correct answer
  • To reduce the amount of harmful substances in the sea
  • To reduce the amount of dumping into the sea
  • To make the clean up of harmful substances in packaged form in the sea easier
Under MARPOL Annex III what operational discharges of harmful substances in packaged form are allowed?

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  • Discharge of leakages might be allowed by the flag state✓ Correct answer
  • Damaged packages can be discharged overboard
  • None
  • None, unless via the bilge separator
Which one of the following best describes the requirement in MARPOL Annex VI intended to minimise operational emissions of CO2?

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  • All ships are required to have a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan✓ Correct answer
  • Only new ships will be required to have a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan
  • New ships will have to go slower than old ships
  • All ships will have to reduce speed by 10%
Which one of the following options best describes how MARPOL Annex I controls the amount of oil discharged into the sea from the cargo tank areas of oil tankers?

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  • The rate of discharge of oil is limited✓ Correct answer
  • Permits must be bought to allow oil to be discharged
  • No oil can be discharged into the sea from cargo tank areas
  • There is a fixed limit on the total amount of oil discharged per year

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