Assesment: Ballast Water Management Awareness
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Question 1 of 15
Which method of ballast water exchange requires the emptying of a tank before then filling it up with new ocean water?
Correct - The sequential method requires the emptying of a tank before then filling it up with new ocean water.
Incorrect - You should review the Ballast Water Exchange Methods (D-1 Compliance) section.
Question 2 of 15
What are the three main systems of Ballast Water Treatment based on?
Correct - The main three systems of treament are UV, electrolysis, and ozone.
Incorrect - You should review the Different Ballast Water Treatments (D-2 Compliance) section.
Question 3 of 15
What 3 documents must be available for inspection onboard to show compliance with the terms of the Ballast Water Management Convention?
Correct - The vessel requires as a minimum the IBWMC, the BWMP, and the BWRB to prove compliance.
Incorrect - You should review the Documents, Certification, and Compliance section.
Question 4 of 15
What is 33 BWMS?
Correct - 33 BWMS are the US Coast Guard's regulations for ballast water treatment systems.
Incorrect - You should review the Regional Requirements section.
Question 5 of 15
"The Ballast Water Management Convention has two main categories of regulation, D-1 and D-2." Is this statement true or false?
Correct - This statement is true.
Incorrect - You should review the What Is the Ballast Water Management Convention section.
Question 6 of 15
"There are no exemptions from the Ballast Water Management Convention, and all ships should comply with it at all times and in all circumstances." Is this statement true or false?
Correct - This statement is false.
Incorrect - You should review the What Is the Ballast Water Management Convention section.
Question 7 of 15
"Ozone is not considered hazardous or a pollutant." Is this statement true or false?
Correct - This statement is false.
Incorrect - You should review the Different Ballast Water Treatments (D-2 Compliance) section.
Question 8 of 15
Which of the following are the responsibilities of the BWM Officer?
Correct - There are all responsibilities of the BWM Officer.
Incorrect - You should review the Crew Activities in the BMW Plan section.
Question 9 of 15
Which of the following are not subject to the terms of the Ballast Water Management Convention?
Correct - Floating platforms, FPSOs, and FSOs are all exempt from the terms of the Ballast Water Management Convention.
Incorrect - You should review the What Is the Ballast Water Management Convention section.
Question 10 of 15
"The flow-through and dilution methods are similar in that they never leave a tank empty." Is this statement true or false?
Correct - This statement is true.
Incorrect - You should review the Ballast Water Exchange Methods (D-1 Compliance) section.
Question 11 of 15
What are the three main authorities ashore identified within the course with respect to ballast water management?
Correct - The course identifies coastal state, flag state, and port state as the three authorities ashore with respect to ballast water management.
Incorrect - You should review the Documents, Certification, and Compliance section.
Question 12 of 15
"Heavy weather may require the suspension of ballast water exchange and this is permissible as an exception to the Ballast Water Management Convention." Is this statement true or false?
Correct - This statement is true.
Incorrect - You should review the Guidelines and Safety section.
Question 13 of 15
Approximately how much ballast water is transported across the globe every year?
Correct - There is about 10 billion tonnes of ballast water transported every year.
Incorrect - You should review the Why Should We Comply section.
Question 14 of 15
"To aid compliance, the vessel should use checklists to ensure operations comply with the terms of the BWMP." Is this statement true or false?
Correct - Checklists should be used to ensure compliance during operations.
Incorrect - You should review the Guidelines and Safety section.
Question 15 of 15
"When using the dilution method, the tank levels change constantly which can have an effect on the stability of the vessel." Is this statement true or false?
Correct - This statement is false.
Incorrect - You should review the Ballast Water Exchange Methods (D-1 Compliance) section.
You Passed This Quiz. Let’s Move On!
Which method of ballast water exchange requires the emptying of a tank before then filling it up with new ocean water?
What are the three main systems of Ballast Water Treatment based on?
What 3 documents must be available for inspection onboard to show compliance with the terms of the Ballast Water Management Convention?
What is 33 BWMS?
"The Ballast Water Management Convention has two main categories of regulation, D-1 and D-2." Is this statement true or false?
"There are no exemptions from the Ballast Water Management Convention, and all ships should comply with it at all times and in all circumstances." Is this statement true or false?
"Ozone is not considered hazardous or a pollutant." Is this statement true or false?
Which of the following are the responsibilities of the BWM Officer?
Which of the following are not subject to the terms of the Ballast Water Management Convention?
"The flow-through and dilution methods are similar in that they never leave a tank empty." Is this statement true or false?
What are the three main authorities ashore identified within the course with respect to ballast water management?
"Heavy weather may require the suspension of ballast water exchange and this is permissible as an exception to the Ballast Water Management Convention." Is this statement true or false?
Approximately how much ballast water is transported across the globe every year?
"To aid compliance, the vessel should use checklists to ensure operations comply with the terms of the BWMP." Is this statement true or false?
"When using the dilution method, the tank levels change constantly which can have an effect on the stability of the vessel." Is this statement true or false?
Too Bad! But That Wasn't Enough
Which method of ballast water exchange requires the emptying of a tank before then filling it up with new ocean water?
What are the three main systems of Ballast Water Treatment based on?
What 3 documents must be available for inspection onboard to show compliance with the terms of the Ballast Water Management Convention?
What is 33 BWMS?
"The Ballast Water Management Convention has two main categories of regulation, D-1 and D-2." Is this statement true or false?
"There are no exemptions from the Ballast Water Management Convention, and all ships should comply with it at all times and in all circumstances." Is this statement true or false?
"Ozone is not considered hazardous or a pollutant." Is this statement true or false?
Which of the following are the responsibilities of the BWM Officer?
Which of the following are not subject to the terms of the Ballast Water Management Convention?
"The flow-through and dilution methods are similar in that they never leave a tank empty." Is this statement true or false?
What are the three main authorities ashore identified within the course with respect to ballast water management?
"Heavy weather may require the suspension of ballast water exchange and this is permissible as an exception to the Ballast Water Management Convention." Is this statement true or false?
Approximately how much ballast water is transported across the globe every year?
"To aid compliance, the vessel should use checklists to ensure operations comply with the terms of the BWMP." Is this statement true or false?
"When using the dilution method, the tank levels change constantly which can have an effect on the stability of the vessel." Is this statement true or false?
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