Class 2 (2nd Engineer) SSEP 📅 Feb 2019

Exam Question

Your ship entering SECA zone, you have changed over from high sulphur to low sulphur fuel oil. On arrival Port State authority boarded your vessel and took sample and proved you have violated the relevant regulations of MARPOL regarding sulphur limits as prescribed. Write a statement, stating what are the possibilities of in correct change over process or incorrect sampling process.

Reference Answer

Statement Regarding Alleged MARPOL Sulphur Limit Violation
To Whom It May Concern,
This statement addresses the alleged violation of MARPOL Annex VI regulations regarding sulphur limits, following a Port State Control (PSC) inspection and fuel oil sample analysis upon our vessel's arrival in a SECA (Sulphur Emission Control Area) zone. We acknowledge the findings presented by the Port State Authority and are committed to full compliance with all international and national environmental regulations.
We wish to present the following possibilities that could contribute to an inaccurate assessment of the vessel's compliance during the period in question, focusing on potential issues with the fuel oil changeover process or the sampling methodology.

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