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

Under what conditions is the discharge of unmilled and untreated sewage allowed?

A At a distance of 12 miles from the nearest shore and gradually when the vessel is underway at a speed of at least 4 knots.

B At a distance of 10 miles from the nearest shore and gradually when the vessel is underway at a speed of at least 3 knots.

C At a distance of 9 miles from the nearest shore and gradually when the vessel is underway at a speed of at least 2 knots.

D At a distance of 8 miles from the nearest shore and gradually when the vessel is underway at a speed of at least 3 knots.

Question 2

What does the term "sewage" mean?

A Sewage and waste from toilets, urinals, medical premises, premises with live animals, and other sewage if mixed with the above.

B Sewage and other waste from all types of toilets, urinals and toilets, sewage from premises where live animals are kept.

C Sewage and other waste from all types of toilets, urinals and toilets, sewage from premises containing live animals, other sewage if it is mixed with the above sewage.

Question 3

What is meant by the term "Shelf Glacier" according to the Polar Code?

A Ice cover of considerable thickness afloat, 2-50 meters or more above sea level, and attached to the shore.

B Ice cover of considerable thickness afloat, 2-30 meters or more above sea level, and attached to the shore.

C Ice cover of considerable thickness afloat, 2-40 meters or more above sea level, and attached to the shore.

D Ice cover of considerable thickness afloat, 2-25 meters or more above sea level, and attached to the shore.

Question 4

What information is reported in the Garbage Record Book when discharging to sea?

A Date and time, location of the vessel, category, and approximate amount of garbage dumped.

B Date and time.

C Category and approximate amount of garbage dumped.

D Location of the vessel, category, and approximate amount of garbage dumped.

Question 5

Who is authorized to carry out an inspection if there are grounds for crew ignorance of pollution prevention procedures from ships?

A Port State Control.

B Port Administration.

C Broker.

D Captain.

MARPOL — Prevention of Pollution from Ships

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