Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Standards Flashcards
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Under 33 CFR 155, what must a tank vessel of 250 gross tons or more have to legally operate in U.S. waters?
Answer: An approved oil transfer procedure and vessel response plan
Under 33 CFR 155, qualifying tank vessels must have approved oil transfer procedures and a vessel response plan to operate in U.S. waters.
What action should a VTS operator take when a vessel reports it cannot comply with a mandatory reporting requirement due to equipment failure?
Answer: Log the report, advise the vessel on alternative compliance methods, and notify the appropriate authority
VTS operators should document the failure, help the vessel find alternative compliance options, and report to the appropriate authority for follow-up.
The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments entered into force in:
Answer: 2017
The BWM Convention was adopted in 2004 but did not enter into force until September 8, 2017.
A vessel in a U.S. port requests permission to discharge treated sewage. Which condition must be met?
Answer: The vessel must use a certified marine sanitation device and comply with state and federal standards
Vessels may discharge treated sewage using a Type II or III certified Marine Sanitation Device while complying with applicable state and federal standards.
Which document must be carried onboard to record all oil transfers, bilge pumping, and ballast operations for tankers?
Answer: Oil Record Book
The Oil Record Book is the required document aboard tankers for recording all oil-related operations including transfers, ballasting, and bilge discharges.
Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), what restriction may apply to vessels transiting certain waters?
Answer: Speed restrictions to protect listed species such as the North Atlantic right whale
The ESA enables mandatory vessel speed restrictions in designated areas to reduce strike risk to protected species like the North Atlantic right whale.
In the context of VTS and environmental compliance, what is an Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC) responsible for?
Answer: Coordinating maritime security and response planning among stakeholders in a port area
AMSCs coordinate maritime security planning and response activities among government agencies, port authorities, and industry stakeholders in a given port area.