Cruise Ship Cruise Ship Environmental Compliance and MARPOL

Question 1

What international convention governs the prevention of pollution from cruise ships?

Accepted Answer

MARPOL 73/78

Answer

SOLAS 1974

Answer

ISM Code 1994

Answer

STCW 1978

Question 2

Under MARPOL Annex IV, a cruise ship may discharge treated sewage at sea when at least how far from the nearest land?

Accepted Answer

12 nautical miles

Answer

3 nautical miles

Answer

25 nautical miles

Answer

50 nautical miles

Question 3

What is the 'Garbage Record Book' used for on a cruise ship?

Accepted Answer

Documenting all garbage discharges and disposals at sea or in port

Answer

Tracking passenger complaints about cabin cleanliness

Answer

Logging galley food inventory

Answer

Recording recycling incentive points

Question 4

In a Special Area under MARPOL Annex V, what is generally prohibited regarding garbage disposal?

Accepted Answer

All garbage disposal at sea, including food waste in most cases

Answer

Compacting plastic waste

Answer

Incinerating garbage on board

Answer

Discharging waste in port

Question 5

What type of pollution does MARPOL Annex VI specifically address for cruise ships?

Accepted Answer

Air pollution including SOx, NOx, and particulate matter from ship engines

Answer

Oily water discharge

Answer

Sewage treatment standards

Answer

Ballast water management

Question 6

What is the maximum sulfur content in fuel oil allowed for cruise ships operating in a US Emission Control Area (ECA)?

Accepted Answer

0.10% sulfur

Answer

3.5% sulfur

Answer

1.0% sulfur

Answer

0.50% sulfur