International Maritime Regulations

MARPOL — Prevention of Pollution from Ships

This test will help you assess your knowledge of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) – the principal international instrument for the protection of the marine environment. The questions cover regulations on the handling, storage, and transport of substances, as well as the disposal of wastes such as cleaning agents and wash water from cargo holds.

Questions 18

Time Limit 9 min

Language English

Sample Questions

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Question 1

How do I dispose of batteries from a ship?

A Stored on board the vessel until returned to the supplier or deposited at an approved collection point.

B Stored on board the vessel until returned to the supplier.

C Stored on board the vessel in the engine room.

D Stored on board the vessel in the meeting cabin.

Question 2

How accurate should the data recorded in the Oil Record Book be?

A Each operation shall be recorded in detail and without delay in the Oil Record Book.

B All options are correct.

C Not every operation is described in detail in the Oil Record Book.

D Each operation should not be described in detail in the Oil Record Book.

Question 3

Who inspects ships for the issuance of the International Certificate for the Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances?

A By a classification society for technical supervision at the request of the shipowner.

B Maritime administration.

C Shipping agent.

D Master.

Question 4

Where are oil residue transactions recorded?

A Bell book.

B Oil record book.

C Ballast water record book.

D Deck log book.

Question 5

How many methods of oil residue removal?

A 4.

B 1.

C 2.

D 3.

MARPOL — Prevention of Pollution from Ships

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