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Monitor and control compliance with

legislative requirements and measures to
ensure safety of life at sea, security and
protection of the marine environment
1. A Cargo Ship Equipment Certificate will be issued for:
A. 5 years with control every 12 months

2. Are there any exceptions from OPA-90

A. Yes, transit passage through US waters to a non US port

3. For a ship operating or calling in US waters, COTP can request (OPA-90)

A. Unannounced drills at any time

4. For how long is the health certificate valid for a seafarer above the age of 18?
A. One year.

5. For what period of time is the protection and environment committee elected?
A. 1 - 2 years.

6. For which of the following ships, is the MARPOL convention applicable?

A. For all listed vessels.

7. For which ships is the SOLAS convention applicable?

A. For all vessels.

8. How frequent should reports from protection and environmental work be send
to shore based management?
A. Annually.

9. How many annexes do we find in MARPOL and what is the content of annex 1?
A. We find 6 annexes in MARPOL and annex 1 is the regulations for the prevention
of pollution by oil
10. If pollution takes place, what would you do immediately?
A. Report to relevant authorities.

11. In case of pollution in US waters, do you always have to notify the National
Response Center (OPA-90)
A. Yes, within thirty (30) minutes
12. In relation ot OPA 90, Which of the following statement is correct?
A. COTP-zones may have additional rules and regulations

13. In US waters "Oil Pollution Act of 1990" was activated in August 1993. What is the
main issue for the introduction of the act?
A. To prevent oil spills in US waters?

14. MARPOL - Annex IV. Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from ships. What do you
understand by the word "Sewage"?
A. Drainage/waste from toilets/urinals.

15. New MARPOL regulations came into effect from July 93 stating that the oily
water separator which was previously certified for 100 ppm be changed to:
A. 15 ppm

16. OPA-90 is referring to a Qualified Individual (QI)

A. QI is an authorised individual, situated in the US, and contracted by the owner
or operator of the vessel

17. What are the functions of a flag state administration?

A. They have responsibility for setting, monitoring and enforcing standards of
safety and pollution prevention on vessels flying the countries flag
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18. What can lead to "Unlimited responsibility" (OPA-90)
A. Wilful misconduct, gross negligence and violation of Federal Safety

19. What does STCW deal with?

A. STCW deals with minimum recommendation of education for seafarers and
minimum standards for training centre and schools

20. What does the abbreviation SOLAS mean?

A. International Convention for the Safety of Lives at Sea

21. What does the abbreviation STCW stand for?

A. The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and
Watchkeeping of Seafarers

22. What does the term OIL mean, as used in the Oil Pollution Regulations?
A. All of the mentioned
23. What IMO conventions take care of the human safety at sea?
A. It is the SOLAS conventions that take care of the human safety at sea

24. What is a "passenger" according to SOLAS regulations?

A. Every person other than the Captain and the members of the crew or other
persons employed or engaged onboard the ship in the business of that ship.

25. What is full form of VRP (OPA-90)

A. Vessel Response Plan

26. What is SOPEP?

A. A Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan

27. What is the alcohol content in the blood permissible under US legislation before it
is defined as intoxication?
A. 0,04 %

28. What is the maximum oil content in the sludge/ bilge water allowed to be pumped
over board during a voyage?
A. 30 litres per nautical mile

29. What is the status of the rules of the SOLAS convention?

A. Mandatory.

30. What is the top priority if an incident occurs in US waters (OPA-90)

A. Safety of ship and crew

31. What must be done if the Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment (ODME) should
fail during a ballast voyage?
A. All of the mentioned must be performed

32. What rules and regulations are regulating the watch keeping routines in the engine room?
A. Both STCW and Class rules

33. What would happen if, when a ship is under-going a Port State Inspection, certificates
were invalid or missing
A. Rectification would be required before sailing

34. When a vessel violates the oil pollution laws, who may be held responsible?
A. Any one involved in the operation
35. Where is OPA-90 applicable?
A. Within 200 nm of US waters including Guam, Hawaii, Alaska and San Juan

36. Where is the Safety Certificates for ships to be kept?

A. In the Captain's office

37. Where should the placard you are shown be located, according to U.S. Coast
Guard regulations ? (Title 33-Navigation and Navigable waters, § 155.440 )
A. Both in a conspicuous place in each machinery space and in a conspicuous place
at the bilge and ballast pump control station

38. Which IMO convention takes care of the human safety at sea ?
A. The SOLAS convention

39. Which international convention deals with fire-fighting equipment etc.

A. SOLAS

40. Which international convention deals with pollution prevention?

A. MARPOL.

41. Which international organization is preparing conventions and rules for seafaring nations?
A. International Maritime Organization (IMO)

42. Which organization or administration is responsible for surveys and inspections of

ships, and the issue of Safety Certificates?
A. Government Authorities of the Flag State

43. Who are responsible for safe working conditions onboard?

A. Master, Chief Engineer & Chief Officer.

44. Who is responsible for keeping the required official publications onboard?
A. The master.

45. Who is responsible for the vessel's radio station and mandatory radio routines?
A. The master.

46. Who is responsible that regulatory working hours are not exceeded?
A. The master and department heads.

47. Your vessel has been involved in a collision, which has resulted in a heavy oil
leakage. Who should be called to handle pollution claims and damages?
A. The P & I Club's nearest representative.
48. What governs the disposal of dry bulk cargo residues at sea?
A. MARPOL regulations

49. When considering how to deal with cargo residues during hatch cleaning at sea on
a Bulk Carrier, what is the most careful consideration?
A. Consult MARPOL handbook and the vessels Safety Management
System (SMS) for guidance

50. "Noxious Liquid Substances which, if discharged into the sea from tank cleaning or
deballasting operations , are deemed to present a hazard to either marine resources or human
health or cause harm to amenities or other legitimate uses of the sea and therefore justify a
limitation on the quality and quantity of the discharge into the marine environment". Such
substances are:
A. A category "Y" substance as identified in MARPOL Annex II.

51. A tank which contained a category "X" product must undergo a prewash before leaving port
in compliance with MARPOL. The resulting residues shall be discharged to a reception
facility until the concentration of the substance in the effluent, as indicated by analysis of
samples of the effluent taken by the authorized surveyor has reached a level of:
A. 0.1% by weight.

52. As per MARPOL 73/78, coal slurry, clay slurry, dextrose solution and molasses
are classified as:
A. "OS" (Other substances)"

53. MARPOL 73/78 defines ‘solidifying substances’ as:

A. A noxious liquid substance which, in the case of a substance with a melting
point of less than 15°C which is at a temperature of less than 5°C above its
melting point at the time of unloading, or in the case of a substance with a
melting point equal to or greater than 15°C which is at a temperature of less
than 10°C above its melting point at the time of unloading.

54. MARPOL 73/78 defines a ‘high viscosity substance’ as:

A. A noxious liquid substance in category "X" or "Y" with a viscosity
equal to or greater than 50 mpa.s at the unloading temperature.

55. As per MARPOL, for control of discharge of Noxious Liquid Substances,

the area(s) designated as “Special Areas” are:
A. The Antarctic.
56. Ballast introduced into a cargo tank on a chemical tanker which has been washed to
such an extent that the ballast contains less than 1 ppm of the substance previously
carried may be discharged into the sea without regard to the discharge rate, ship's
speed and discharge outlet location, but under certain conditions, which require:
A. That the vessel is not less than 12 miles from the nearest land and is in
water that is not less than 25 metres deep.

57. In respect of a chemical tanker, carrying category “X”, “Y” & “Z” Noxious
Liquid Substances, the term “Clean Ballast” as defined in the IBC Code means:
A. Ballast water carried in a tank which, since it was last used to carry a cargo
containing a substance in category "X","Y" or "Z", has been thoroughly cleaned
and the residues resulting there from have been discharged and the tank emptied in
accordance with the appropriate requirements of Annex II.

58. In the event of an accidental or other exceptional discharge into the sea of a Noxious Liquid
Substance or mixture containing such a substance, an entry shall be made in the Cargo
record Book, which shall include:

A. Time of occurrenceApproximate quantity, substance(s) and Category(ies)

Circumstances of discharge or escape and general remarks.

59. Vegetable Oils as per MARPOL are classified under:

A. Category "Y".
60. The reporting of incidents involving harmful substances and / or marine pollutants
is regulated under which international guidelines?
A. Protocol I of MARPOL.

61. When small amounts of cleaning additives (detergent products) are added to water in order to
facilitate the washing of tanks which previously contained liquid chemicals, must be ensured
that:
A. No additives containing Pollution Category "X" components shall be used, except
those components that are readily biodegradable and present in a total
concentration of less than 10% of the cleaning additive. No restrictions additional
to those applicable to the tank due to the previous cargo shall apply.

62. Since 1st January 2007, as per changes introduced by amendment to MARPOL and
IBC Code, it has become mandatory for vegetable oils to be carried in:
A. Double hull tankers.
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63. Which of these definitions is that of a "Marine Pollutant" under the IMDG Code?
A. A substance which is subject to the provisions of Annex III of MARPOL.

64. Does MARPOL apply to LNG carriers?

A. Yes, MARPOL applies to all ship types..

65. Does the Oil Pollution Act, 1990 (OPA90) apply to vessels engaged in carrying liquefied
natural gas (LNG)?
A. Yes, OPA90 applies to all ships.

66. An oil tanker with a defective Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment may
be allowed by a Port State Authority to trade for:
A. One ballast voyage before proceeding to a repair port.

67. An oil tanker's tank-cleaning machine with a rotational speed of 1 rpm and a selected pitch
angle of 1.5 degrees is used to perform a bottom wash with a vertical angle from 40 degrees
to 0 degrees for 1.5 cycles (3 passes). If the throughput of the machine at design pressure is
90 m3/hr, what will be the washing time and quantity of crude oil required?
A. 40 minutes and 60 cubic metres of oil.

68. As per OPA 90 requirements, a vessel over 400 feet (121.9 metres) in length must
carry oil spill clean-up gear to be able to handle oil spillages of:
A. 12 barrels (1.91 cubic metres).

69. The calibration of the ODME is carried with the use of:
A. Fresh water.

70. After the last entry being made, the retention period of an oil record book on board must be:
A. Not less than 3 years after the date of the last entry.

71. As per MARPOL, Oil Record Book Part II, Cargo/Ballast Operations, must
be carried and completed on oil tankers of:
A. 150 gross tonnes and above.

72. As per MARPOL, the contents of lines and pumps on an oil tanker at completion of
discharge must be:
A. Drained and then pumped either ashore, or to a cargo tank or slop tank on board.
73. As per requirements of the International Convention for the Control and Management of
Ship's Ballast Water and Sediments, oil tankers must have a plan on board to achieve:
A. 95% volumetric exchange of the ballast taken on-board at the previous port.

74. One purpose of the US Oil Pollution Act of 1990 is to ………….

A. Enhance the preparedness of shipboard and shore based personnel
in the event of a pollution incident.

75. All tank vessels under OPA 90 are required to carry on board spill recovery
equipment of sufficient capacity to ……………
A. Accommodate oil spilt on deck.

76. Tools for mitigation include the ships fire hoses. Fire hoses may be used to …

A. Prevent floating oil from escaping downstream.

77. During oil spill clean up, booming strategies are most effective to contain spills in......
A. Calm weather conditions in coastal waters.

78. The costs of cleaning up a major oil spill can …………

A. All of these.

79. The intentional discharge of 10,000 gallons of oil into the sea is best described as
A. Willful misconduct.

80. OPA 90 response times for salvage and lightering contractors are calculated from
the time of ………….
A. The occurrence of the oil spill

81. Under OPA 90 regulations, each part of the cargo oil or bunkering system not
used during fuel transfer or cargo oil transfer must be secured …………..
A. With a blank flange.

82. Under OPA 90, all verbal reports regarding an oil spill should be followed ……

A. Up in writing to facilitate clear communications

83. Most landfills in the United States will not accept ………..
A. Oil soaked materials.
84. Under OPA 90, concerning the activation of the OSRO or Oil Spill Response
Organisation, which of the statements below is true ?
A. The shore management is able to activate the OSRO

85. In event of an oil spill, mooring lines can be used as an interim containment barrier.....
A. To keep an oil slick from escaping downstream.

86. Most important in monitoring the loading or bunkering rate is …………..

A. That tanks should be sounded very regularly.

87. A tank vessel owner or operator can ensure he has met the planning criteria of the OPA 90

A. Contracting sufficient resources to meet the tiered planning

guidelines for each area in which the ship is trading.
88. Which major port is not a high volume port ?
A. Mobile

89. When reporting an oil spill to the National Response Center and a recorded
message is heard and you are placed on hold, your alternate contact should be …
A. The nearest U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port.

90. The penalty for failure to immediately notify the appropriate U.S. Government
agency of an oil spill is………
A. A fine of not more than U.S $ 10,000 and/or one year in prison.

91. To ensure clear communications under OPA 90, all verbal reports should
be followed by
A. A telex, fax or cable.

92. A routine cause of operational oil spills is ………….

A. The tendency of the vessel to report a lesser amount of bunkers than actually
remains on board and sole dependency on remote gauging systems.
93. Basic spill prevention measurements include ……….

A. At least one person on board who can speak the language of both persons in
charge on the terminal.

94. The first phase of emergency response is …………

A. Containment and recovery.
95. A key element of the Incident Command System is …………

A. Liaison with government agencies.

96. The US Oil Pollution Act of 1990 applies to……………

A. Petroleum, animal and vegetable oils.

97. The most important guideline for dealing with the news media is …………….
A. All of these.

98. Three functions of the Incident Command staff are……………

A. Information, safety and liaison.

99. Who is responsible for the supervision of cleanup until the Oualified Individual arrives
on the scene. ?

A. The person in charge of oil transfer.

100. Under OPA 90 , Group 1 oils are …………….

A. Non persistent oils.

101. The three types of boom are ……………

A. Heavy duty offshore, river &harbour, sorbent.
102. The primary forces that will affect the movement of oil on the water are………

A. Currents, tides and winds.

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103. According to OPA 90 Pollution Response, clean-up of which oil group may involve
underwater recovery ?
A. Group V

104. OPA 90 regulations are effective up to ………..miles offshore.

A. 200

105. Under OPA 90 regulations actuation of Tier I response resources must

be made………after discovery oil discharge.

A. Immediately, in any case not later than 30 minutes

106. Under normal conditions a spill of Group V oil will ……………

A. Sink.
107. The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 is ………….

A. United States legislation

108. Any discharge of oil into the sea is prohibited except when some conditions
are satisfied. One of these conditions for a tanker is that……….
A. The tanker is not within a Special Area

109. Any discharge of oil into the sea is prohibited except when some conditions
are satisfied. One of these conditions for an oil tanker is that…………
A. The tanker is more than 50 nautical mites from the nearest land.

110. Any discharge of oil into the sea is prohibited except when some conditions
are satisfied. One of these conditions for a tanker is that ……….
A. The tanker is en route.

111. For existing tankers the total quantity of oil discharged into the sea should be no more than
……..of the total quantity of the particular cargo of which the residue formed part.
A. 1/50000

112. The instantaneous rate of discharge of oil content of a tanker shall not exceed ?
A. 30 litres per nautical mile

113. Tank overflows while loading oil cargo or bunkering are one of the most common cases of
oil pollution. Which flue of these items are the main preventive measures against tank
overflow ?
A. II, IV, V, VI, VII

114. According to Marpol, what does the term "oil "mean ?

A. Petroleum in any form including crude oil, fuel oil, sludge oil, oil refuse
and refined product

115. According to Marpol, what is the meaning of the term "oily mixture " ?
A. A mixture with any oil content

116. Under Marpol, can a chemical tanker be considered an oil tanker ?

A. Yes, when it is carrying a cargo or part cargo of oil in bulk

117. According to Marpol, what is the meaning of the term "oil fuel" ?

A. Any oil used on board in connection with the propulsion and

auxiliary machinery
118. Does the definition of an "oil tanker "applies to a gas carrier ?
A. Yes, when carrying a cargo or part cargo of oil in bulk

119. According to Marpol, what does the term "new ship" mean ?
A. All of these.

120. What does the 'instantaneous rate of discharge of oil content "mean according to Marpol ?

A. The rate of oil discharge in litres per hour at any instant divided by the
speed of the ship in knots at the same instant

121. What is the best description of a "special area" as defined by Marpol ?

A. A sea area where for recognisedoceanographical and ecological

conditions and in view of traffic special prevention is required

122. What is the meaning of "slop tank" as defined by Marpol ?

A. A tank specifically designed for the collection of tank D drainings,
washings or other oily mixtures

123. Which description given below is nearest to the description of clean ballast
as defined by Marpol ?
A. If discharged from a ship stationary in clean calm water on a clear day
will not produce visible traces of oil on the water surface nor emulsion
below

124. Which answer is nearest to the Marpol description of segregated ballast ?

A. The ballast water introduced in a tank which is completely separated

from cargo or fuel oil system and permanently allocated to ballast

125. In order for a tanker to be called a "new oil tanker "according to Marpol, the
date on its building contract would read……………

A. After 1st June 1979.

126. Every oil tanker of ….. Tons gross tonnage and above and every other ship of tons
gross tonnage and above shall be subject to Marpol (IOPP) surveys.

A. 150, 400
127. The initial Marpol (10PP) survey carried out before a ship enters service in order to
ensure compliance with the applicable regulations shall include……

A. A complete survey of its structure, equipment, fittings, systems arrangements and

materials in so far as the ship is covered by this Annex.

128. Periodical Marpol surveys are to be carried out at intervals as specified by the
administration. These intervals are not to exceed…………..
A. Five years.

129. At least one survey must to be carried out during the validity of the IOPP certificate. This
shall ensure that the equipment, pumps and piping systems including ODME are in order.
What is this survey called ?
A. The Intermediate survey

130. Marpol permits additional inspections in order to ensure that the ship and its equipment
remain in all respects satisfactory for service. What are these inspections called ?
A. Unscheduled inspections

131. Here are FIVE items concerning topping off procedures during oil cargo loading
and bunkering. Which one of these is not true ?

A. II - is not true

132. If Mandatory annual surveys are established by the Administration, how will it
effect unscheduled Inspections carried out according to Marpol ?
A. The unscheduled inspections shall no longer be obligatory

133. Who may carry out MARPOL surveys ?

A. Surveyors nominated by Administrations or organisationsrecognised by

Administrations

134. Who may carry out marpolinspections ?

A. All of these.

135. What is the meaning of a “harmful substance" under Marpol ?

A. Any substance creating harm to health and life or able to damage amenities.
136. These items are standard inspection items for Marpol as given in guidelines
to inspectors and surveyors. Which item does not belong ?
A. Item VII - does not belong

137. What does "discharge" means in relation to harmful substances as defined by Marpol ?
A. Any release how ever caused

138. What is the meaning of an incident" according to Marpol ?

A. The actual or probable discharge into the sea of a harmful substance or
effluents containing such substances

139. Penalties under the Law for violation of Marpol requirements shall be…..

A. Adequate in severity to discourage violations and shall be equally

severe irrespective of where the violation occurs.

140. To what administrative matter must you comply with if an incident under Marpoloccurs ?
A. A report shall be made without delay to the fullest extent in accordance
with Marpol Protocol 1.

141. A new oil tanker of less than 20,000 tons deadweight may be designated as…

A. A product / chemical carrier

142. A new oil tankers of 20,000 tons deadweight and above which satisfy the requirements for
Segregated Ballast Tanks with Protective location as well as COW may be designated as
A. Crude oil / product carrier

143. A new oil tanker of 20,000 tons or above satisfying the requirements SBT and PL,
but not fitted with COW should be designated as a …..….on the IOPP certificate.
A. Product carrier

144. New oil tankers of 20,000 tons dwt and above but less than 30,000 tons dwt NOT
fitted with SBT and PL should be designated as a …….on the IOPP certificate.
A. Product carrier

145. Stew oil tankers of 70,000 dwt and above satisfying the requirements of SBT may
be designed as a …………….on the IOPP certificate.
A. Crude oil /product carrier
146. How would existing oil tankers of less than 40,000 tons dwt be designated on the
IOPP certificate ?
A. As a crude oil / product carrier

147. For existing tankers of 40,000 tons dwt and above satisfying the requirements
of SBT, what should their designation be on the IOPP certificate ?
A. Crude oil / product carrier

148. For existing tankers of 40,000 tons dwt and above fitted only with a COW system,
what should their designation be on the IOPP certificate ?
A. Product carrier

149. Discharge of oily mixtures from machinery space bilges of tankers are prohibited except
when, amongst other requirements, which of the following equipment is fitted ?
A. An Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment

150. When shall the IOPP Certificate cease to be valid ?

A. Any one of these

151. When alterations to ships construction, equipment, materials , fittings or arrangements are
carried out without sanction the IOPP certificate ceases to be valid. What is the exception

A. The direct replacement of equipment and fittings

152. What are the consequences if an IOPP intermediate survey is not carried out as specified ?
A. The IOPP certificate shall cease to be valid and a survey corresponding to the
requisite survey is to be carried out .

153. Amongst other requirements, what kind of arrangement is required for a tanker in order to be
allowed to discharge oily mixtures into the sea ?
A. A slop tank arrangement

154. A ship other than tanker of 3000grt and above, but less than 10,0000, cannot discharge oily
mixtures from machinery spaces, unless certain conditions are satisfied. Which of these
conditions must be satisfied ?
A. II, V, VII

155. What is the oil content of a mixture which may be discharged into the sea when the
ship is not in a special area ?

A. 15 ppm
156. Is it permitted to introduce dillutants or to apply other chemical treatment to oily
mixtures prior to discharge these into the sea ?

A. Not allowed at all

157. Are the Marpol regulations governing discharge of oily mixtures applicable
to issues of safety at sea ?
A. They remain in force at all times, they help promote safety as well.

158. The Marpol regulations prohibit discharges oil mixtures at sea. The regulations will not
apply if the discharge is the result of damage arising from which items in this list ?

A. IV, V

159. Marpol regulations prohibit oily mixture discharges at sea. The regulations do not apply if
the discharge is the result of damage to the ship or its equipment. What is the exception ?
A. Intent to cause damage, or recklessly and with knowledge that damage
could probably result

160. It is possible to discharge substances containing oil, approved by the Administration, (eg. Oil
dispersants) for the purpose of combating specific pollution incidents, into the sea. Under which
of these conditions ?
A. III,IV

161. For new tankers of 20,000 tons dwt and above, the capacity of the segregated ballast tanks
shall be such hat, at any part of the voyage, the ships draught and trim meet which of these
requirements ?

A. I, II, IV. VII

162. New tankers of 20,000 dwt and above shall in no case carry ballast water in
cargo tanks, except when which of these circumstances arise ?
A. IV,V

163. For the purpose of determining the capacity of the clean ballast tanks in tankers, which
tanks may be included ?

A. Segregated ballast tanks, fore and after peak tanks as well as cofferdams.
164. Under which conditions are Fore Peak tanks, After Peak tanks and cofferdams
allowed to be included in the total capacity determination of Cars for tankers ?

A. Provided they are to be connected with permanent piping to the ballast

water system

165. If a tanker with separate independent piping and pumps for CBT and operating with COW is
to change its designation to product carrier and vice versa, which provisions will apply ?
A. Two IOPP certificates are issued, only one valid at the time. No survey is
required prior switching trades. Manual for both procedures required.

166. If an oil tanker is used for the storage of oil and its machinery modified to
immobilise the ship, what are the requirements for SOT, COT, PL and COW ?

A. The requirements for SBT, PL, CBT and COW do not apply

167. If an oil tanker is used to receive dirty ballast from oil tankers, what are the requirements for
SBT, CBT, PL and COW ?
A. The requirements for SBT, PL, CBT and COW do not apply

168. One of the requirements for an oil tanker operating with Dedicated Clean Ballast
shall be that it is equipped with…….
A. An oil content meter.
169. The regulations for existing tankers for SBT, CBT and COW shall not apply if the tanker is
engaged in specific trades provided reception facilities are existing in ports. What document is
to be endorsed ?
A. The ship's IOPP certificate

170. Which of the following is NOT classed as pollution prevention equipment ?

A. Air or electric portable pumps.

171. Existing oil tankers which complies at all times with SBT draught and trim requirements
without the use of ballast water, may be considered to comply with SBT requirements in full
provided which of these items apply ?

C. II, V, VI

172. What is the purpose of Regulation 13 E - Rules for Protective Location

of Segregated Ballast Tanks on Oil Tankers ?
A. To provide a measure of protection against oil outflow in event of
grounding or collision
173. Where is disposal of wooden dunnage allowed ?
A. Outside 25 miles offshore.

174. Regulation 14 of Marpol states that no ballast water shall be carried in any fuel oil
tank. What is the exception ?

A. Ships with special nature of trade which stay for long time at
sea, for example: tugs, fishing boats

175. Under Marpol, slop tanks shall have the capacity to retain the slop generated by tank
washings, oil and dirty ballast residues. Their total capacity shall not be less than ….. %
of the tank capacity.
A. 3

176. In an existing tanker, which tanks can be designated as slop tanks ?

A. Any tank provided with adequate means for collecting dirty ballast
residue and tank washings from the cargo tanks.

177. At least two slop tanks are required for……..

A. New oil tankers of 70,000 tons dwt and above.

178. To prevent pollution you should look at how the operations that may lead to pollution are
conducted on board of your ship and ask yourself 3 questions. What are these questions ?

C. II, IV, VI

179. How can a ship dispose of plastic at sea ?

A. 1isposal of plastic is not allowed anywhere at sea.

180. An Instruction Manual for Oil Retention and Oil Discharge Monitoring is required on board.
This manual must mention all operations and ……..
A. Shall be approved by the Administration. It must contain instructions to ensure
that no oil can be discharged except in compliance with regulations.

181. Any ship of 400 tons gross and above but less than 10000 tons, which does not carry ballast
water in fuel oil tanks shall be fitted with a …….oil filtering equipment for engine bilge
discharge.
A. 100 ppm
182. Must the ship's Oil Record Book (part I or part II) be of Standard Format and/or
may it be part of the ship's official Log Book ?
A. It may be part of the ship's Log, its format is Standard as specified.

183. In the event of accidental or exceptional discharges (for example allowed discharge in
order to save life), a statement shall be made in the oil record book explaining what ?

A. The circumstances of and the reasons for the discharge

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184. Each operation as specified by regulations must be noted in the oil record
book without delay and…..…..
A. Will be signed by the Officer or Officers in charge of the operation and
each completed page will be signed by the Master.

185. Who can certified true copies of Oil Record Books ?

A. The Master

186. Of the four categories of discharges associated with the operation of offshore platforms for
which type or types is Marpol 73.(03 applicable ?
A. Type I only

187. What can be a major cause of pollution from a dry cargo ship without the vigilance
of the entire crew ?
A. Improper disposal of garbage.

188. Which of the following oils is not an asphalt solution ?

A. Solvent

189. Which of the following products is not listed under "oils" in Appendix I of Marpol Annex I ?
A. Automotive

190. The following products is not listed as "gasoline blending stock" in Appendix I of
marpol annex I?

A. Flashed feed stock

191. Which of the following products is not listed under "gasolines" in Appendix I
of marpol annex I?

A. Fuel oil No 4
192. The Record of Construction and Equipment, has a chapter about Tanks for
Oil Residues (Sludges). What information is recorded in this chapter ?

A. The total tank capacity in m3 and the means for disposal of oil
residue in addition to the provision of sludge tanks

193. If ships other than tankers have spaces constructed and utilised to carry oil in bulk
of a capacity of …….or more, the regulations of Annex I for oil tankers applies.

A. 200 cubic metres

194. There are 6 annexes to MARPOL 73R8 (Annex Ito VI). They dealing with
pollution caused by ……..
A. I = Oil, II = Noxious liquid in bulk, III = Harmful packaged substances,
IV = Sewage, V = Garbage, VI = Air pollution.
195. Annex II of Marpol 73/78 deals mainly with ……
A. The pollution hazards from chemical tankers and their
arrangementsfor discharge of cargo residues

196. Annex IV of Marpol, deals with Sewage. How does it affect shipboard operations
concerning processing and treatment of sewage ?
A. The regulations are not yet universally in force, but a number of
countries have adapted them and have stingent regulations

197. How do the requirements of Marpol stand in relation to national or port regulations ?
A. National regulations in the ports visited may be more tingent and
must be complied with

198. According to Annex V of Marpol , no garbage can be thrown overboard inside the
Special Areas. Which is the exception ?
A. Comminuted (ground up) food waste may be thrown overboard
beyond 12 miles offshore

199. Marpol garbage disposal regulations outside Special Areas specify that within
3 miles from the nearest land and in all inland waters……….
A. You cannot throw anything overboard.

200. Garbage disposal regulations outside special areas specify that dunnage, lining and
packing materials that float …….
A. May be thrown overboard outside 25 miles offshore.

201. Before starting bunkering operations, which one of the following precautions
would you say is most important?
A. Plug scuppers.

202. Garbage disposal regulations outside special areas specify that paper, crockery, rags,
metal , glass and food may be thrown overboard within 3 to 12 miles offshore,
provided it is ground to less than ………in size.
A. 25 mm

203. Marpol Annex V garbage disposal regulations outside special Areas specify the type of
garbage which can be thrown overboard at a given distance offshore. Is this universally
accepted ?
A. Regional or state variations can further restrict the disposal of garbage
204. Why is on board training important in relation to pollution prevention ?
A. Because each ship has her own characteristics and equipment with
which the new crew member must become familiar

205. How can an on board pollution prevention training program help the new crew
member know clearly what is expected of him ?
A. By teaching the new crew member the requirements of Marpol
concerning pollution of the seas

206. For on board pollution prevention training to work, it is important that …..
A. It is continuous and stresses safe, pollution free operations

207. To prevent pollution you should look at how the operations that may lead to pollution are
conducted on board of your ship and ask yourself 3 questions. What are these questions ?

C. II, IV, VI

208. Pick the flue operations, from this list, which when conducted on cargo ships may
lead to a pollution incident ?

D. II, IV, V, VII, VIII

209. Permanently posted information and procedures concerning bunkering and transfer
procedures should be available on board in a place where they can be easily seen and used.
Where on board?
A. Either on the bunker manifold values OR in the engine control
room OR near the fuel oil transfer pumps

210. There is potential for pollution when starting taking ballast on non-SBT tankers because oil
may backflow into the sea via the sea chests. In order to prevent this a notice should be
placed on the ballast pump. Which one ?

A. START PUMP BEFORE OPENING SEA SUCTION

211. Containment is critical when oil has spilled on deck. Pollution can be avoided if
prompt action and careful preparation for containment is carried out. Which
three of these items are vital ?

B. I, III, IV
212. In order to contain oil spills Gutter Bars (Fish Plates) should be regularly inspected
to make sure that……..

A. They have not developed cracks or holes.

213. 156. Tank overflows while loading oil cargo or bunkering are one of the most
common cases of oil pollution. Which flue of these items are the main
preventive measures against tank overflow ?
A. II, IV, V, VI, VII

214. During Marpol inspections by port state control inspectors ships have been detained
because ……..
A. No pollution placards were posted.

215. A master or any other person in authority on board treating a person in an improper manner
or fails to prevent his being so treated by other persons onboard shall be liable to:
A. Fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months.

216. A subordinate who unlawfully brings intoxicating beverages on board shall be liable to:
A. Fines or in especially aggravating circumstances to imprisonment for a term not
exceeding three months.

217. Any master who makes or permits a false entry to be made in the log book, shall be
liable to fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year according to:
A. The Ship Safety and Security Act, Section 65..

218. Any person serving on board who without the permission of the shipmaster leaves
the ship in distress or other danger while the master still on board shall be liable to
A. Fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months.

219. Any shipmaster who in distress or other danger abandons the ship without this
being necessary shall be liable to:
A. Imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year.

220. Any shipmaster who refuses to provide any person carried on the ship with anything which he
is entitled to receive in such capacity, or who permits such refusal, shall be liable to:
A. Fines or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, but not exceeding
1 year if there are especially aggravating circumstances.
221. Anyone who without valid reason places, removes, changes or conceals nationality
marks or registration marks of a registered ship shall be liable to:
A. Fines.

222. For how long shall a ship's log-book be kept on board?

A. For at least two years

223. How can the master ensure obedience?

A. He shall ensure obedience by the use of force if he finds it necessary, but not use
harsher means than the circumstances make necessary.

224. If the master goes ashore, he is obliged to inform:

A. The deck officer of the highest rank present

225. What are the master's duties if punishable acts are committed on board?
A. If at sea, the master shall immediately undertake an investigation, secure
evidence and take statements, inform Norwegian Consulate/Maritime
Directorate

226. Who is responsible for ensuring that ratings forming part of a watch and personnel
assisting or performing cargo operations on tankers are properly qualified?
A. It is incumbent on the shipowners and the master to ensure
that the requirements are complied with and documented.

227. Who is responsible for the ship being safely manned?

A. The master and the shipowner are responsible for the adequate
manning of the ship.

228. Are the seafarers entitled to free boat service to exercise their right to go ashore?
A. Where possible the master shall provide such service. Cost and other
circumstances may be taken into consideration. Yes, but only if it is combined
with the agent's use of the same boat.

229. Can any ground be given for dismissing a seafarer?

A. No, only those listed in the Seamen's Act as dereliction of duty.

230. Do regulations on the scope of the Seamen's Act apply:

A. To both passengers and cargo ships? Yes.
231. Does the employer have to give a reason for a notice of termination?
A. Yes, if the seafrers demands it

232. Does the seafarer have a right to leave service on board for special reasons?
A. Yes, if the ship, for example, is not in a seaworthy condition for the
voyage and the master fails to take steps to remedy the defects

233. For how long shall time sheets concerning working hours on board ships be kept
after their completion?
A. For minimum 3 years

234. How shall accidents and health hazards be prevented?

A. By all the other mentioned alternatives.

235. Is it the duty of the Master to see to it that legislation and CWA/CBA are available to
seafarers on board?
A. The seafarers shall have available for their use the Seamen's and
NIS-acts with regulations, together with all relevant CWA's/CBA's.

236. Is the crew entitled to compensation if the master has to reduce the diet during a voyage?
A. Yes

237. Is there any particular procedure to be followed when dismissing a seafarer?

A. A hearing shall be held before a committee on board.

238. On what kind of document shall working hours on board ships be kept?
A. On a time sheet arranged by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate

239. Shall the seafarer receive a statement showing the calculation of his wages?
A. Yes, showing how it has been calculated and with possible deductions.

240. The restriction of overtime work is that the person shall not be required, under
normal circumstances, to work more than:
A. 14 hours per day

241. What are the average total working hours per week that must be exceeded over
a period of at most one year on board NIS ships?
A. 56 hors

242. What are the duties of a master if a seafarer gets ill at sea?
A. All the other mentioned alternatives according to the situation
243. What are the duties of a master if he has to leave a sick or injured seafarer behind
in a foreign port?

A. Inform the manning agent

244. What are the duties of the master if a seafarer dies in service on board?
A. The master shall notify the consul of the seafarer's home country

245. What are the duties of the master regarding a sick or injured seafarer?
A. He shall arrange for proper care, including medical care

246. What is the difference between the Safety Representative and the Working
Environment Committee's area of activity?
A. The Safety Representative's field is the work situation, the
committee’s the total environment, also spare time

247. What is the main rules as to period of notice of termination as per the Seamen's Act?
A. One month

248. Which mandatory handbooks for medical treatment shall be carried on board?
A. An approved medical book

249. Which of the below word(s) is defined as follows: "Service on board a ship which
gives the knowledge, insight and skills required for the issue of a certificate or other
document referred to in these regulations"
A. Seagoing service

250. Which rights does a seafarer who is unfit for work normally have?
A. Care, wages, free passage home

251. Who is responsible for the storage and use of substances injurious to health on board?
A. The shipping company and the master

252. Who shall check the ship's medical supplies?

A. A pharmacy authorised or accepted by the Norwegian Board of Health or,
if no such pharnacy is available, the master and a doctor approved by a
Norwegian Consulate shall perform inspection once every 12 months.
253. A rating has approved emergency preparedness training, a certificate for
watchkeeping in the deck department and 3 years of service time on deck
and necessary knowledge of English. What post is a seafarer, with these
required qualifications, qualified for on a Norwegian cargo vessel?
A. As an able seaman
254. A seaman's right to go ashore on a day when shops and offices are open is:
A. At least once a month if circumstances permit it

255. An invalidated vessel's certificate shall be:

A. Returned to the Ship Control via a Norwegian Consulate

256. For how long shall a ship's log-book be kept on board?

A. For at least three years

257. How often shall a survey for renewal of cargo ship safety construction certificate be
carried out?
A. Every fifth year with a periodical survey every 12. Month.

258. If extensive repair to the superstructure has been carried out, it will affect the:
A. Load line certificate

259. The restriction of overtime work is that no person shall be required, under normal
circumstances, to work more than:
A. 14 hours a day

260. To whom does the requirement as to knowledge of English apply?

A. Seafarers employed or engaged on board ship on the business of that ship as
part of the ship's complement with designated safety or pollution duties

261. What are the contents of the book "Excerpts from the Norwegian Ship Control Legislation"
A. A compilation of Norwegian laws and regulations concerning the
safety of ships and crew.

262. What is the ISM Code?

A. The ISM Code is an international standard for the safe
management and operation of ships and for pollution prevention.
263. What is the purpose of the unscheduled inspections on board ships?
A. To determine wether the ship is seaworthy

264. What kind of permanent documentation is required for personnel assigned specific
dutys and responsibilities related to cargo or cargo equipment on , for example, a
liquefied tanker?
A. A tankerman certificate

265. Where do you find regulations concerning washing of crockery and cutlery?
A. The regulations are a part of the Norwegian Ship Control Legislation
regulations, concerning production and serving of foodstuffs.

266. Who has the overall responsibility for the general supervision of ships and for
matters governing the seaworthiness of ships?
A. The Norwegian Maritime Directorate

267. Who is responsible for keeping documentation of the qualifications required

for personnel on board?
A. The ship's master

268. Who shall check the ship's medical supplies if the ship is in a foreign port,
for example outside Europe?
A. A pharmacy authorised to do so or if no such pharmacy is
available, the master and an approved seamen's doctor

269. As per the legislation in question, a copy of the provisions, as you know, shall
generally speaking be accessible to the crew. Does this apply as well as to a
collective wage agreement?
A. Yes, if an employment agreement refers to the collective wage agreement

270. At what number of crew members is it mandatory to have an Working Environment

Committee on board?
A. Minimum eight crew members.

271. How many Working Environmental committee members should be elected on

a ship with a crew of 13 members?
A. 1 member
272. To which Act(s) do(es) the special provisions relating to the seafarers in the Act chiefly
relate?
A. The Act relating to hours of work and the Seamen's Act

273. Which provisions concerning holidays must the master ensure that is
carried onboard?
A. The Act relating to holydays and Regulations relating to
holydays for employees on ships.

274. Who is responsible for implementation of working environment work on board?

A. Both master and shipping company.

275. All requirements of the ISM code are to ensure that safe practices are taken into account in
ship operation through written procedures. These requirements include the following
information: …………….
A. All of these.

276. The functional requirements for a Safety Management System is to develop,

implement and maintain a system which includes the following :……………..
A. 1) a safety and environmental protection policy 2) instructions and procedures
to ensure safe operations and protection of the environment.

277. Under ISM, the Company should establish ………….to describe how the objectives
of the ISM code willbe achieved.

A. A safety and environmental policy

278. Under the ISM code the Company must ensure that the Safety and Environmental
Policy is …………….
A. Known and maintained at all levels of the organisation both ship
based as well as shore based.

279. The safety objectives and requirements of a Company may be …………..standards required by
the ismcode ?
A. Set above

280. A Company's safety management objectives and requirements, which are set above
the standards of the ISM code, should be …………..

A. Encouraged and supported.

281. It is the responsibility of the Company to define and document the company's
………… which forms an integral part of the Safety Management System ?
A. Safety management objectives

282. Under ISM, the holder of the DOC or Document of Compliance is the company who
………..the ship.

A. Has assumed responsibilityfor the operation of

283. Under ISM, can a company contract with third parties to manage specific ship
related activities Such as manning, technical support or maintenance ?

A. Yes, it is allowed

284. Under ISM, if the Company has subcontracting arrangements for manning, technical support
or Maintenance, how many Documents of Compliance are to be issued ?
A. Only one DOC can be issued to the Company

285. Linder ISM, any responsibility imposed on the Company by the ISM Code which
is subcontracted……..
A. Remains the responsibility of the Company

286. Under ISM, during assessment for issue and compliance with a DOC the
auditor must be satisfied that the company is in control of ……………
A. All activities concerning the Safety Management System which have
been subcontracted.

287. Under ISM, the company should define and document the responsibility, authority
and interrelation of all personnel who manage, perform and verify work relating to
and affecting safety and pollution prevention. How ?

A. By charts and/or job descriptions to identify positions related to

safety and pollution prevention activities for each functional area

288. Under ISM, what kind of support is to be provided to the Designated Person
in order to carry out his functions ?

A. Adequate resources and shore based support

289. Under ISM, the responsibility and authority of the Designated Person should
include………….
A. Monitoring the safety and pollution prevention aspects of the
operation of each ship
290. Under ISM, what qualifications are required by the Designated Person ?
A. Appropriate knowledge and experience associated with verification and
control of safety and pollution prevention requirements of the ISM code

291. Under ISM, is shipboard presence required by the Designated Person ?

A. May be necessary

292. Under ISM, who is responsibility to implement the Company's Safety

and Environmental Policy on board ?

A. The Master's

293. Under ISM, how could it be assessed whether or not the Master has effectively
implemented the Safety and Environmental Protection policy as defined by the
Company ?
A. Through interviewing officers and crew

294. Under ISM, who should motivate the crew to observe the Safety and
Environmental policy on Board ?
A. The Master

295. Under ISM, what methods should be used to motivate the crew to observe
the Safety and Environmental protection policy ?

A. Ensure that the crew understand how they will personally benefit from the
implementation as well as encouraging reception of ownership

296. How can the crew be helped to understand how they personally benefit from the
SEP policy and how could their perception of ownership be encouraged ?

A. Through regular meetings at which the crew members are encouraged to

participate in the continuous development of the objectives of the SEP

297. Under ISM, the master must implement the Company's Safety and Environmental policy
and should issue appropriate orders and instructions in a clear and simple manner. How is
this to be done ?
A. By Standing Orders, Bridge night order book, as examples
298. It is the Master's responsibility to verify that the specific requirements (procedures
and instructions) regarding the Safety Management System are observed. Who will
actually verifythis on board ?

A. The Master and Officers

299. What are the best means of verifying that specked requirements (procedures
and instructions) Regarding the Safety Management System are observed ?
A. By use of a check list for verification of actions/activities cof crew members

300. It is the Master's responsibility of reviewing the Safety Management System

and reporting its Deficiencies to ………..
A. The shore based management

301. The Master's review reporting on the Safety Management system should include
any deficiencies and may include …………..
A. Proposals for corrective action and recommendations for
improving the SMS.

302. Whenever the Master, in his role as the responsible person for on-board safety, finds a
deficiency in the Safety Management system relevant to the ships operation he should
A. Inform the Company.

303. When is the Master to review the Safety Management System and to report to the Company ?
A. The Company should set a standard interval for such reviews

304. Should the Master's authority be emphasized in the Safety Management system ?
A. The Company should ensure that the SMS operating on board the ship
contains a clear statement emphasizing the Master's authority

305. Under ISM, the overriding authority of the Master applies …………….
A. In both normal and extreme circumstances

306. It should be checked that the Company has documented that the Master has
overriding Responsibility and authority as required …………..
A. By the Company's Main Policy Objective

307. The Company must be sure that the Master is …………….

A. Properly qualified for command.
308. Verification of the master's qualifications should be done firstly by …………..
A. Confirmation of the validity of his certificates in compliance with
the STCW convention.

309. The Company should ensure that the Master is informed of all requirements relating
to safety and environmental protection by ……………..

A. Including such requirements in operating instructions.

310. To make sure that the Master and the crew understand the tasks required of them by
the Safety Management System ………..should be described.
A. Job responsibilities

311. Masters are to be given the necessary support so that they can perform their
duties safely. Support from the Company includes ……………
A. Mantaining the required compliment and onboard expertise

312. Manning requirements and qualifications are part of ……….with which the
Company should be familiar.
A. Crew management responsibilities

313. The Company should have a system in place for firstly ………….personnel,
especially if obtained through a manning agent.
A. Selecting

314. To confirm seafarers as medically first is generally difficult …………

A. Since seaman have the tendency to hide illness.
58. under the terms of the marine insurance act 1906 the party possessing contingent interest is : 
a. consignee which is a loss due to ship delay or damaged goods.  
b. Shipper in the form of goods rejected by the buyer due to damage or delay. 
c. interests owned by banks that provide debt with ship guarantees.  
d. share holders in the shipping company on their ship.  
e. i don't know.  
 
57. in marine insurance policy insurable interest must exist at the time of  
a. taking policy.  
b. may not have insurable interest  
c. both at time of policy & claim. 
d. at the time of claim  
e. i don't know  
 
56. in the case of responsibility of cargo where the carrier is responsible for carriage, the cargo owner 
shall take action... except.  
a. make a note of protest if the carrier rejects the receipt is clean.  
b. ask the carrier for a joint survey.  
c. claims to the carrier of damaged / lost of goods. 
d. made receipts for damaged goods.  
e. i don't know  
 
51. Do third states enjoy any fishing rights within the exclusive economic zone of another state?  
a. when the coastal state cannot harvest the "total allowable catch", the coastal state is to give other 
state access to that surplus with priority to be given to developing and land ‐ locked states. 
b. third states are free to fish within another EEZ, except from certain designated areas.  
c. third states may never have access to fisheries within another state's EEZ.  
d. the coastal state is to give access to fisheries within its EEZ only to neighboring states  
e. i don't know  
 
49. The assured (insured) must have an insurable interest in the policy when  
a. a lost occurs  
b. the marine adventure begins  
c. the policy is effected. 
d. it's elects to acquire interest after a loss  
e. i don't know  
 
48. which is the following principle in general insurance that not written in policy but must be obeyed by 
the insured (assured)?  
a. principle of insurable interest  
b. principle of indemnity  
c. principle of legality  
d. principle of utmost good faith 
e. i don't know  
 
47. broker is person who serves as a trusted agent that has legal expertise related to the coverage of 
insured from the prospective assured. the fee of services by broker is paid by  
a. insurer after the ship is signed by the underwater  

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b. insurer of the premium received from the assured 
c. assured as an additional premium  
d. the assured should have been issued cover note  
e. i don't know  
 
42. one of the basic principles of insurance that is not written in the policy but must be obeyed by the 
insured (assured) is the principle of indemnity. the purpose of the principle of indemnity is?  
a. the insurer shall not be entitled to deduct "new for old" when he pays for new material to repair ship.  
b. the assured is not permitted to make a profit on the insurance.  
c. the insurer shall not be entitled to take over the goods which have been given compensation.  
d. the assured is entitled to make profit to the extent of the loss.  
e. i don't know  
 
46. the fee charged by the insurer on account of providing services is called...  
a. premium  
b. policy  
c. assured  
d. insurance  
e. i don't know  
 
37. the goods which can be coverage by marine insurance are.... except  
a. freight  
b. forwarding expenses  
c. the cost to deal with marine pollution from ship  
d. responsibility of the owner of the goods which has a destructive nature to a third party 
e. i don't know  
 
34. what is the equitable result in the law and practice of Maritime delimitation?  
a. an equitable result is what a judge or the arbitrator would decide ex aequo et bono, i e upon their 
discretion  
b. it is the end result that all delimitations of areas of continental shelf and EEZ should achieve, after, 
however, drawing a provisional 'equidistantce line' and adjusting the zone in the light of the relevant 
circumstances and the proportionality test. 
c. it is the only method of delimitation that international courts and tribunals follow  
d. achieving an equitable result is an old method of delimitation which is currently not applicable.  
e. i don't know  
 
35. which state exercises jurisdiction over vessels on the high seas?  
a. the flag state is the only state to exercise exclusive jurisdiction over its vessels on the high seas with 
no exception  
b. states may exercise jurisdiction over foreign vessels on the high seas only in cases of criminal activity 
that concerns them  
c. the flag state is to exercise exclusive jurisdiction over its vessels on the high seas with the exception 
of specific cases, such as piracy 
d. all states may exercise jurisdiction over foreign vessels on the high seas  
e. i don't know  
 
 

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