Class 1 (Chief Engineer) Engineering Management 📅 Mar 2021

Exam Question

(a) As a Chief Engineer Officer of a tanker vessel, how do you ensure protection of the environment by compliance with the various Regulation of MARPOL, Annex I for prevention and control of pollution at sea?

(b) What are the different pollutants mentioned in Annex VI of MARPOL; State various requirements for compliance under Annex VI of MARPOL.

Reference Answer

### (a) Chief Engineer's Role in MARPOL Annex I Compliance on a Tanker Vessel
As Chief Engineer Officer on a tanker, ensuring compliance with MARPOL Annex I requires a multi-faceted approach encompassing equipment management, stringent operational procedures, meticulous record-keeping, and continuous crew training. My responsibility is to create and enforce a zero-pollution culture within the engine department and to coordinate with the deck department for cargo-related operations.
**1. Management of Pollution Prevention Equipment:**
* **Oily Water Separator (OWS) & Oil Filtering Equipment (OFE):**

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