Ship Safety and Environmental Protection

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What is the primary international convention governing ship safety and environmental protection?

  1. International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)

  2. International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)

  3. International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)

  4. International Convention on Load Lines (LL)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

SOLAS is the main international treaty covering ship safety and environmental protection.

Which regulation sets requirements for the construction and equipment of passenger ships?

  1. SOLAS Chapter II-1

  2. SOLAS Chapter III

  3. SOLAS Chapter IV

  4. SOLAS Chapter V


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

SOLAS Chapter II-1 contains requirements for the construction and equipment of passenger ships.

What is the purpose of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code?

  1. To ensure safe operation of ships and prevent pollution

  2. To establish minimum standards for shipboard safety equipment

  3. To provide training and certification for seafarers

  4. To regulate the carriage of dangerous goods


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ISM Code aims to ensure safe operation of ships and prevent pollution.

What is the MARPOL Annex that regulates the discharge of oil and oily mixtures from ships?

  1. Annex I

  2. Annex II

  3. Annex III

  4. Annex IV


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

MARPOL Annex I regulates the discharge of oil and oily mixtures from ships.

Which regulation sets limits on the emission of sulfur oxides (SOx) from ships?

  1. MARPOL Annex VI

  2. SOLAS Chapter III

  3. STCW Convention

  4. LL Convention


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

MARPOL Annex VI sets limits on the emission of SOx from ships.

What is the purpose of the ballast water management convention?

  1. To prevent the spread of invasive species through ballast water

  2. To reduce the discharge of harmful substances from ballast water

  3. To improve the efficiency of ballast water treatment systems

  4. To establish standards for ballast water sampling and analysis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ballast water management convention aims to prevent the spread of invasive species through ballast water.

What is the term used for the practice of intentionally grounding a ship to prevent a more serious accident?

  1. Beaching

  2. Stranding

  3. Grounding

  4. Wrecking


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Beaching is the practice of intentionally grounding a ship to prevent a more serious accident.

Which regulation sets requirements for the carriage of life-saving appliances on ships?

  1. SOLAS Chapter III

  2. SOLAS Chapter IV

  3. SOLAS Chapter V

  4. SOLAS Chapter VI


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

SOLAS Chapter III sets requirements for the carriage of life-saving appliances on ships.

What is the purpose of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)?

  1. To provide a worldwide distress and safety communications system for ships

  2. To improve the efficiency of search and rescue operations

  3. To facilitate the exchange of navigational information between ships

  4. To monitor the movement of ships and provide tracking information


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The GMDSS aims to provide a worldwide distress and safety communications system for ships.

Which regulation sets requirements for the construction and equipment of cargo ships?

  1. SOLAS Chapter II-1

  2. SOLAS Chapter II-2

  3. SOLAS Chapter III

  4. SOLAS Chapter IV


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

SOLAS Chapter II-2 sets requirements for the construction and equipment of cargo ships.

What is the term used for the maximum permissible height of waves that a ship can safely navigate?

  1. Significant wave height

  2. Wave height

  3. Swell height

  4. Breaking wave height


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Significant wave height is the term used for the maximum permissible height of waves that a ship can safely navigate.

Which regulation sets requirements for the training and certification of seafarers?

  1. STCW Convention

  2. SOLAS Chapter III

  3. MARPOL Annex I

  4. ISM Code


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The STCW Convention sets requirements for the training and certification of seafarers.

What is the purpose of the International Convention on Load Lines (LL)?

  1. To ensure that ships are loaded safely and securely

  2. To prevent overloading of ships

  3. To establish uniform standards for load lines

  4. To regulate the carriage of dangerous goods


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The LL Convention aims to ensure that ships are loaded safely and securely.

Which regulation sets requirements for the construction and equipment of fishing vessels?

  1. SOLAS Chapter II-1

  2. SOLAS Chapter II-2

  3. SOLAS Chapter III

  4. SOLAS Chapter IV


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

SOLAS Chapter IV sets requirements for the construction and equipment of fishing vessels.

What is the term used for the practice of transferring cargo or fuel from one ship to another while at sea?

  1. Bunkering

  2. Lightering

  3. Transshipment

  4. Reloading


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lightering is the practice of transferring cargo or fuel from one ship to another while at sea.

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