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International Agreements on Oil Pollution

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Which international agreement was adopted in 1954 to prevent oil pollution from ships?

  1. MARPOL 73/78

  2. London Convention

  3. Paris Convention

  4. Helsinki Convention


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The London Convention, adopted in 1954, was the first international agreement specifically designed to prevent oil pollution from ships.

What is the purpose of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)?

  1. To prevent pollution from ships

  2. To promote sustainable shipping practices

  3. To regulate the discharge of oil and other harmful substances from ships

  4. To protect marine life from pollution


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

MARPOL is designed to prevent pollution from ships by regulating the discharge of oil, chemicals, sewage, and garbage from ships.

Which annex of MARPOL regulates the discharge of oil from ships?

  1. Annex I

  2. Annex II

  3. Annex III

  4. Annex IV


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Annex I of MARPOL regulates the discharge of oil from ships, including requirements for oil tankers to have double hulls and to use oil discharge monitoring and control systems.

What is the maximum amount of oil that a ship can discharge into the sea under MARPOL?

  1. 15 parts per million

  2. 100 parts per million

  3. 1,000 parts per million

  4. 10,000 parts per million


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under MARPOL, the maximum amount of oil that a ship can discharge into the sea is 15 parts per million.

Which international agreement was adopted in 1992 to replace the London Convention?

  1. MARPOL 73/78

  2. London Convention

  3. Paris Convention

  4. Helsinki Convention


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

MARPOL 73/78, adopted in 1973 and modified by the 1978 Protocol, replaced the London Convention and is the current international agreement for the prevention of pollution from ships.

What is the purpose of the International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Cooperation (OPRC)?

  1. To prevent oil pollution from ships

  2. To promote sustainable shipping practices

  3. To regulate the discharge of oil and other harmful substances from ships

  4. To protect marine life from pollution


Correct Option:
Explanation:

OPRC is designed to promote international cooperation in preparing for and responding to oil pollution incidents.

Which international agreement was adopted in 1990 to address the issue of oil pollution from offshore installations?

  1. MARPOL 73/78

  2. London Convention

  3. Paris Convention

  4. Helsinki Convention


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Paris Convention, adopted in 1990, is an international agreement that addresses the issue of oil pollution from offshore installations.

What is the purpose of the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage (CLC)?

  1. To prevent oil pollution from ships

  2. To promote sustainable shipping practices

  3. To regulate the discharge of oil and other harmful substances from ships

  4. To protect marine life from pollution


Correct Option:
Explanation:

CLC is designed to establish a system of liability for oil pollution damage, including compensation for victims of oil pollution incidents.

Which international agreement was adopted in 1992 to address the issue of oil pollution from ships in the Arctic?

  1. MARPOL 73/78

  2. London Convention

  3. Paris Convention

  4. Helsinki Convention


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Helsinki Convention, adopted in 1992, is an international agreement that addresses the issue of oil pollution from ships in the Arctic.

What is the purpose of the International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage (FUND)?

  1. To prevent oil pollution from ships

  2. To promote sustainable shipping practices

  3. To regulate the discharge of oil and other harmful substances from ships

  4. To protect marine life from pollution


Correct Option:
Explanation:

FUND is designed to establish an international fund to compensate victims of oil pollution incidents.

Which international agreement was adopted in 2001 to address the issue of oil pollution from bunkers?

  1. MARPOL 73/78

  2. London Convention

  3. Paris Convention

  4. Helsinki Convention


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Bunker Convention, adopted in 2001, is an international agreement that addresses the issue of oil pollution from bunkers.

What is the purpose of the International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (Hong Kong Convention)?

  1. To prevent oil pollution from ships

  2. To promote sustainable shipping practices

  3. To regulate the discharge of oil and other harmful substances from ships

  4. To protect marine life from pollution


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Hong Kong Convention is designed to promote the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships.

Which international agreement was adopted in 2010 to address the issue of oil pollution from offshore oil and gas activities?

  1. MARPOL 73/78

  2. London Convention

  3. Paris Convention

  4. Helsinki Convention


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Offshore Oil and Gas Pollution Convention, adopted in 2010, is an international agreement that addresses the issue of oil pollution from offshore oil and gas activities.

What is the purpose of the International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea (HNS Convention)?

  1. To prevent oil pollution from ships

  2. To promote sustainable shipping practices

  3. To regulate the discharge of oil and other harmful substances from ships

  4. To protect marine life from pollution


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The HNS Convention is designed to establish a system of liability and compensation for damage caused by the carriage of hazardous and noxious substances by sea.

Which international agreement was adopted in 2012 to address the issue of oil pollution from ships in the Antarctic?

  1. MARPOL 73/78

  2. London Convention

  3. Paris Convention

  4. Helsinki Convention


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Antarctic Marine Pollution Convention, adopted in 2012, is an international agreement that addresses the issue of oil pollution from ships in the Antarctic.

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