Exam Question

(a) Describe the purpose of type approval for oily water separators (OWS) on ships. What criteria must an OWS meet to receive type approval, and why is this important for marine environmental compliance? (10)

(b) Explain the main difference between the MEPC 60(33) and MEPC 107(49) standards for oily water separators. How did the updates in MEPC 107(49) enhance the performance requirements and monitoring capabilities for oily water separation, and what additional compliance measures were introduced? (10)