Class 4 (4th Engineer) SSEP 📅 Feb 2023

Exam Question

(i) How do ships contribute to marine pollution? Name a few potential marine pollution Sources. (10)

(ii) What is the impact of shipping operations on the environment? (5)

(iii) How can shipping pollution be reduced? Name some of the measures which could help. (5)

Reference Answer

### (i) Ship's Contribution to Marine Pollution and Potential Sources (10 Marks)
Ships, while being the backbone of global trade, contribute significantly to marine pollution through various operational and accidental discharges. The primary sources are governed by the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and other specific conventions.
**Potential Marine Pollution Sources from Ships:**
1. **Oil Pollution (MARPOL Annex I):** This is one of the most visible forms of pollution.

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