Class 4 (4th Engineer) SSEP 📅 Nov 2022

Exam Question

Describe the method of pumping of machinery space bilges and disposal of oil/sludge residues of your ship using the following guidelines;

(a) When outside the twelve mile limit and not in a special area (5)

(b) Inside the twelve mile limit in a special area; (5)

(d) The disposal of oily residues for vessels with no incinerator (5)

Reference Answer

### (a) Pumping Bilges Outside the Twelve Mile Limit and Not in a Special Area
The procedure for discharging machinery space bilges when the vessel is operating more than 12 nautical miles from the nearest land and outside a designated MARPOL Special Area is strictly governed by MARPOL Annex I, Regulation 15. The discharge must be processed through approved oil filtering equipment.
**System and Procedure:**
1. **Transfer to Holding Tank**: Bilge water accumulated in machinery space bilge wells is first transferred to a dedicated Bilge Holding Tank. This allows for some initial settling of oil and solids.

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