Class 4 (4th Engineer) SSEP 📅 May 2023

Exam Question

With reference to MARPOL 73/78:

(a) Explain the purpose of an oil record book? (2)

(b) What is the regulation concerning above requirement? (2)

(d) What is SOPEP? (2)

(e) What are the contents of a SOPEP locker? (4)

(f) Prepare a Pre-Bunkering checklist. (4)

(g) Precautions to be taken during bunkering (4)

Reference Answer

### (a) Purpose of an Oil Record Book (ORB)
The Oil Record Book (ORB) is a mandatory statutory document required by MARPOL 73/78. Its primary purpose is to maintain a detailed and chronological record of all oil or oily mixture transfers and discharges on a vessel, both within the ship and to/from the ship. It serves as legal proof of compliance with international anti-pollution regulations.
Key purposes include:
1. **Compliance and Enforcement**: It provides a comprehensive log that can be inspected by Port State Control (PSC) officers and Flag State surveyors to verify that the vessel is adhering to MARPOL Annex I regulations concerning the handling and disposal of oil and oily residues.

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