CHEMCO Exit Exam • Set 13 Question 27 of 30

As regulation 12 of Annex 1 of MARPOL, all ships of __________ gross tonnage and above shall be provided with a sludge tank for collection of oil residues

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Direct Answer

Option D: 400 gross tonnage

MARPOL Annex I, Regulation 12, explicitly states that all ships of 400 gross tonnage and above must be fitted with a tank or tanks of adequate capacity for the collection of oil residues (sludge), ensuring proper management of machinery space oily wastes.

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150 tonnes deadweight

150 gross tonnage

400 tonnes deadweight

400 gross tonnage (Correct Answer)

Detailed Explanation & Context

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (CHEMCO).

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