CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 4 Q1

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Which of the following is a required element of a SOPEP under MARPOL Annex I?

B) Contact information for port and coastal authorities to report an oil discharge

D) Details of passenger emergency assembly stations

C) Instructions for improving fuel efficiency

A) Contact details for all crew members

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After stopping bunkering, what is the next action that should be taken to contain the spill?

D) Remove crew members from the bunkering area

C) Move the vessel to a cleaner area

A) Use absorbent materials and spill containment equipment around the discharge area

B) Increase bunkering pressure

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Which of the following is essential information that should be included in a SOPEP?

A) Detailed engine room schematics

D) Procedures for updating crew pay records

C) Procedures for coordinating shipboard spill response actions

B) Steps to clean oil from machinery spaces

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Who should be notified immediately after initial containment actions for an oil spill?

A) Local media outlets

B) Coastal and port authorities as per SOPEP contact details

D) Only the onboard passengers

C) Other vessels in the vicinity

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Which type of operational scenario should be outlined in a SOPEP?

B) Steps for handling port calls

D) Passenger embarkation procedures

C) Procedures for preventing and responding to oil pollution incidents

A) Fuel efficiency optimization scenarios

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What type of equipment list is required in a SOPEP according to MARPOL Annex I?

A) Personal safety gear inventory

C) List of oil spill response equipment and materials onboard

D) Inventory of all cargo on board

B) List of firefighting equipment

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How should the crew proceed with the cleanup after an oil spill has been contained?

C) Wash the deck with seawater to clear oil residues

B) Use the oil spill response equipment specified in the SOPEP

D) Resume bunkering operations to clear the line

A) Leave the oil spill until it disperses naturally

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What is one of the final steps in responding to an accidental oil discharge after containment and cleanup?

C) Alert the local media to report on the incident

D) Cancel future bunkering operations

A) Resume operations without further action

B) Review and assess the SOPEP procedures with the crew for potential improvements

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What record-keeping action must be completed after a bunkering spill incident?

B) Report the incident in the Oil Record Book, noting details of the discharge and response

D) Reduce the vessel’s speed

C) Increase the next order of oil to replace losses

A) Discard all spill containment materials

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What is the first action to take upon discovering an accidental oil discharge during bunkering?

A) Notify the bridge and stop bunkering operations

D) Request additional oil to replace any lost in the spill

C) Disconnect all fuel hoses immediately

B) Increase the fuel transfer rate to clear the line

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