Test for seamans about Vessels General Permit (VGP)

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Правильні відповіді:
1

Apart from the EPA who else is empowered to inspect ships to ensure that the Vessel General Permit (VGP) is complied with?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

The US Coast Guard.
2

During a US Coast Guard inspection last month, they examined and tested the ship’s oily water separator. Does it need to be tested again for the annual inspection due now?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

No.
3

How many violations of the Vessel General Permit (VGP) is a ship guilty of if paint chips have been allowed to wash off the deck into permit waters for 8 consecutive days?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

8.
4

How often is a report of non-compliances required to be submitted to the EPA on behalf of each ship using the Vessel General Permit (VGP)?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

Every year.
5

Part of the annual inspection required by the Vessel General Permit (VGP) is a check on underwater oil seals. If this cannot be done during the year what should be done?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

The annual inspection report must state that the item has not been inspected and has been scheduled for inspection at dry dock.
6

The VGP requires seawater flushing of some ballast tanks on board ships engaged on a Pacific Nearshore Voyage within a “coastal exchange zone”?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

Any area at least 50 nautical miles from shore in water more than 200 meters deep.
7

The Vessel General Permit (VGP) contains a list of States and Indian Country Lands. Why is this?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

They have requirements extra to those in the rest of the VGP.
8

The Vessel General Permit (VGP) controls oil/sea interfaces like CPP and stern tube seals. Which of the following is also considered an oil/sea interface by the VGP?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

Lubricated wire ropes and chains subject to immersion.
9

The class surveyor does not want to look at the chain locker during the current dry dock as it is not due for survey. What should be done about this to satisfy the VGP?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

The master should check the chain locker has been cleaned and include that in his dry dock report.
10

The ship’s Safety Equipment survey is to be carried out in a US port. Will it be acceptable to demonstrate the fire pumps to the surveyor while in port?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

Yes, if the pumps such from the sea.
11

The weekly VGP inspection is due but the weather is bad with seas breaking across the deck and foc’sle. What should you do about this?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

Make a note in the inspection report that inspection of the deck has been delayed due to unsafe conditions.
12

To which of the following types of ships does the Vessel General Permit (VGP) apply special requirements?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

Oil and petroleum tankers.
13

When must a Notice of Intent be submitted for a ship planning to enter waters controlled by the Vessel General Permit (VGP)?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

At least 7 days before entering permit waters for the first time.
14

Which of the following best describes a specific requirement of the Vessel General Permit (VGP) for oily bilge water discharges from a ship of more than 400 gross tons?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

Do not discharge while in waters federally protected for conservation purposes.
15

Which of the following best describes a type of general discharge regulated by the Vessel General Permit (VGP)?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

Toxic and hazardous ship’s stores.
16

Which of the following best describes a way of meeting the specific requirements of the Vessel General Permit (VGP) for antifouling coatings?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

Comply with the International Antifouling Systems Convention.
17

Which of the following best describes a way of meeting the specific requirements of the Vessel General Permit (VGP) for deck run off on a general cargo ship?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

Maintain the deck areas to prevent excess corrosion and leaks.
18

Which of the following best describes how the ship can prove a Notice of Intent (NOI) under the Vessel General Permit (VGP) scheme has been submitted at the correct time?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

The status of NOI processing can be viewed via the EPA website.
19

Which of the following best describes one of the Vessel General Permit (VGP) requirements for grey water?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

Discharge of grey water while in port must be minimised.
20

Which of the following best describes one of the specific requirements of the Vessel General Permit (VGP) for discharges from chain lockers?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

Chain lockers must be cleaned thoroughly during dry docking.
21

Which of the following best describes one of the specific requirements of the Vessel General Permit (VGP) for discharges of ballast?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

The person-in-charge of the discharge must be trained on the application of ballast water and sediment management and treatment procedures.
22

Which of the following best describes one of the specific requirements of the Vessel General Permit (VGP) for lifeboat engine wet exhausts?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

Engines must be maintained in good order.
23

Which of the following best describes the Vessel General Permit (VGP) requirements for condensate discharges from refrigeration and air conditioning plant?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

Oils and toxic materials must be excluded from condensate discharges.
24

Which of the following best describes the Vessel General Permit (VGP) requirements for handling fouling organisms within ship’s seawater piping?

Правильну відповідь:

Fouling organisms must be removed regularly and, if discharged overboard, be done outside permit waters.

Ваша відповідь:

Fouling organisms must not be removed using biocide while in permit waters.
25

Which of the following best describes the action required by the ship to ensure compliance with the Vessel General Permit (VGP) when it returns to the US from voyages outside permit waters?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

All types of scheduled inspections required by the VGP must be up to date.
26

Which of the following best describes the action required by the ship’s watch ratings to keep the ship compliant with the Vessel General Permit (VGP)?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

Regular visual monitoring of the water around the ship.
27

Which of the following best describes the action to be taken if a violation of the Vessel General Permit (VGP) discharge conditions is discovered by a crew member?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

An assessment must be carried out by the ship into the nature, cause, and potential options for eliminating the problem.
28

Which of the following best describes the method of submitting a Notice of Intent (NOI) under the Vessel General Permit (VGP) scheme?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

It must be submitted electronically via the EPA’s eNOI system.
29

Which of the following best describes the nature of the annual inspections required by the Vessel General Permit (VGP)?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

A comprehensive inspection by qualified persons covering all affected areas of the vessel.
30

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a Notice of Intent (NOI) under the Vessel General Permit (VGP) scheme?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

If notifies the EPA what types of discharges a ship intends to make while in US waters.
31

Which of the following best describes the requirements of the Vessel General Permit (VGP) for cleaning of hull underwater areas?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

In-water cleaning must minimise discharges of fouling organisms and antifouling coatings.
32

Which of the following best describes the requirements of the Vessel General Permit (VGP) for sewage discharge?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

It is regulated, but outside the VGP.
33

Which of the following best describes the specific requirements of the Vessel General Permit (VGP) for non-oily machinery waste water discharges into permit waters?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

It must be free from toxic or bio-accumulative additives.
34

Which of the following best describes why the Vessel General Permit (VGP) regulates seawater cooling discharges?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

Seawater coolant is hot and contains dissolved materials from the system.
35

Which of the following discharge sources does the Vessel General Permit (VGP) regulate?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

Discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel engaged in transportation.
36

Which of the following happens as a result of a 2nd prosecution for violation of the VGP?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

Maximum penalties and doubled.
37

Which of the following is a legal option for ships that cannot comply with the discharge standards in the Vessel General Permit (VGP)?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

The operator can apply for an individual permit for the ship.
38

Which of the following is a valid reason for submitting a Notice of Termination under the Vessel General Permit (VGP)?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

The ship has permanently ceased operating in permit waters.
39

Which of the following is required as part of the annual inspections required by the Vessel General Permit (VGP)?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

Checking all ballast tanks for sediment and flaking anodes.
40

Which of the following is the classification of a violation that can be fixed using “simple adjustments to your control measures, using existing personnel and resources” according to the VGP?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

Minor adjustment.
41

Which of the following is the maximum time normally allowed for corrective action if a violation of the Vessel General Permit (VGP) is found to have resulted in a need for replacement parts?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

3 months.
42

Which of the following is the most accurate for ships subject to the Vessel General Permit (VGP) that are over 400 gross tons and leave permit waters at least once per week?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

Boiler blowdown is permitted for safety purposes.
43

Which of the following options is a valid reason for a master deciding not to conduct mid ocean ballast water exchange or flushing?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

All ballast water is to be retained on board while the vessel is in permit waters.
44

Which of the following was the main reason for the Vessel General Permit (VGP) being introduced in 2008?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

The exemption for ships in the US Clean Water Act was ruled illegal.
45

Which of the following would be considered as a violation of the Vessel General Permit (VGP)?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

Failure to meet any requirement of the permit.
46

Which of these documents is the US Coast Guard likely to ask to see during Port State Control inspections according to their VGP Job Aid?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

A copy of the ship’s Notice of Intent.
47

Which of the following best describes the Vessel General Permit (VGP) requirements for discharge of swimming pool water from a cruise ship?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

It must not be discharged in protected/conservation areas.
48

Which of the following best describes the areas that the Vessel General Permit (VGP) applies to?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

US internal waters and the sea up to 3 nautical miles from the coast of the US.
49

Which of the following best describes the ballast records required by the Vessel General Permit (VGP) to be kept?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

Comprehensive records, including tank capacities, filling and emptying, ballast treatment and sediment discharges.
50

Which of the following best describes the discharges controlled by the Vessel General Permit (VGP)?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

5 general types of discharge and 27 specific types of discharge.
51

Which of the following best describes the form of record keeping required by the Vessel General Permit (VGP)?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

Written records must be kept, in any form that suits the operator.
52

Which one of the following best describes the requirements of the Vessel General Permit (VGP) for liquids collected in elevator shaft pits?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

In permit waters it must be discharged overboard through an oily water separator.
53

Which one of the following best describes the ships that are allowed to use the Vessel General Permit (VGP)?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

Commercial ships over 79 feet long and non-recreational vessels.
54

Which one of the following best describes the ships that must submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) in order to be allowed to use the Vessel General Permit (VGP)?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

Ships over 300 GT or those that carry more than 8 m3 of ballast.
55

Which one of the following best describes the specific requirements of the Vessel General Permit (VGP) for fire main discharges while in conservation areas?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

Only allowed in case of emergency or for anchor wash downs.
56

Which one of the following best describes the weekly inspections required by the Vessel General Permit (VGP)?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

A visual inspection of safely accessible deck and cargo areas and areas where chemicals, oils, dry cargo or other materials are stored, mixed and used.
57

Which one of the following is a recommended way to minimise environmental harm from seawater cooling discharges according to the VGP?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

Regularly clean strainers to remove alien organisms.
58

Which one of the following is a specific requirement for oil tankers in the VGP?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

Plug scuppers before cargo operations.
59

Which one of the following is required as part of the dry dock inspections required by the Vessel General Permit (VGP)?

Правильну відповідь:

Cathodic protection anodes be cleaned and/or replaced to reduce flaking.

Ваша відповідь:

Oil lubricated shaft seals must be opened up for inspection.
60

Which one of the following most accurately describes the way to handle gas turbine wash water while in VGP permit waters?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

It may be discharged overboard via an oily water separator or discharged ashore.
61

Which one of the following options would best contribute to meeting VGP discharge requirements for decks?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

Keep decks clear of garbage.
62

Which organisation is responsible for the Vessel General Permit?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

The Environmental Protection Agency.
63

While a ship is regulated by the Vessel General Permit (VGP) how often would you expect its crew to monitor the ballast water treatment plant for correct operation?

Ваша відповідь правильна:

At least once a month.
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