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1. What is the primary function of an oily water separator on marine vessels?
To store fuel To separate oil from bilge water for safe discharge To clean the deck To monitor engine temperature
2. What is bilge water and where does it typically collect on a vessel?
Drinking water stored in tanks Water that collects in the bilge, the lowest part of the vessel Rainwater on the upper deck Water in the cargo hold
3. Why is it important to manage what goes into the bilge on a vessel?
To save money on cleaning supplies To prevent the oily water separator from being overloaeded with contaminants To increase the ship's speed To reduce crew workload
4. What is the maximum oil content (in parts per million) allowed in water discharged overboard according to IMO MEPC 107(49)?
50 ppm 25 ppm 15 ppm 5 ppm
5. Name one area in the world where a stricter discharge limit (5 ppm) is enforced.
The Mediterranean Sea The Galapagos Islands The Gulf of Mexico (America) The Pacific Ocean
6. What happens to the oil separated by most oily water separators?
It is dumped overboard It is collected in a tank or drum for disposal or reuse It is used for cooking It is evaporated
7. What is the difference between “oily water” and “watery oil” as discussed in the training?
Oily water is mostly oil; watery oil is mostly water Oily water is used for cleaning Oily water is mostly water with some oil; watery oil is mostly oil with some water There is no difference
8. Which vessels are required by IMO MEPC 107(49) to have an oily water separator?
All fishing boats Only passenger ships Only ships built after 2010 All ships of 400 gross tonnage and above (except warships)
9. What is the consequence for a vessel if it discharges oily water overboard illegally?
There is no consequence The vessel is given a warning only The vessel and operators can face heavy fines, job loss or jail time. The crew gets a bonus
10. According to the training, has any customer ever been fined for illegal discharge when using a BOSS oily water separator?
Yes, Serveral times No, never Only once It is unknown