Coast Guard Test Coast Guard Marine Environmental Protection 5

Question 1

MARPOL is an international convention primarily aimed at preventing:

Accepted Answer

Pollution from ships

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Piracy at sea

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Illegal fishing

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Vessel collisions

Question 2

In a Special Area under MARPOL, discharge restrictions are:

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Stricter than in ordinary sea areas

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More lenient than normal

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Completely eliminated

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Only applied to warships

Question 3

What should a mariner do if they observe another vessel illegally discharging oil?

Accepted Answer

Report it to the National Response Center or Coast Guard

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Ignore it as it is not their responsibility

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Confront the vessel directly at sea

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Wait until returning home to mention it

Question 4

Which of these is a long-term environmental effect of a major oil spill on coastal habitats?

Accepted Answer

Damage to wetlands, marshes, and wildlife

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Increased fish populations

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Improved water clarity

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Higher oxygen levels

Question 5

The 'polluter pays' principle in marine environmental law means that:

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The party responsible for pollution bears the cost of cleanup

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Governments always cover cleanup costs

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Costs are shared equally among all mariners

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Cleanup is optional

Question 6

What is the purpose of a National Contingency Plan?

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To provide the framework for responding to oil and hazardous substance releases

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To set fuel prices

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To schedule vessel inspections

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To train navigation officers

Question 7

Which practice best helps prevent marine debris pollution from a vessel?

Accepted Answer

Segregating, storing, and offloading garbage at port reception facilities

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Dumping food waste anywhere at sea

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Throwing plastics overboard at night

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Burning all trash on deck