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CHEMCO Exit Exam • Set 7 Question 27 of 30

Select the correct statement.

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Direct Answer

Option A: A tanker with a defective oil discharge monitoring and control system may undertake one ballast voyage before proceeding to a repair port, under certain circumstances.

MARPOL Annex I Regulation 15 allows a tanker with a defective Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control System to undertake one ballast voyage to a repair port under specific conditions, provided operational measures are taken to prevent oil discharge. This is a conditional exemption to ensure operational continuity.

All Options

A
A tanker with a defective oil discharge monitoring and control system may undertake one ballast voyage before proceeding to a repair port, under certain circumstances. (Correct Answer)
B
A tanker with a defective oil discharge monitoring and control system cannot undertake a ballast voyage.
C
A tanker with a defective oil discharge monitoring and control system need only repair the system before the next annual MARPOL survey of the IOPP Certificate.
D
A tanker with a defective oil discharge monitoring and control system may undertake one ballast voyage and one loaded voyage before proceeding to a repair port, provided permission is taken from the relevant authority.

Detailed Explanation & Context

MARPOL Annex I Regulation 15 allows a tanker with a defective Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control System to undertake one ballast voyage to a repair port under specific conditions, provided operational measures are taken to prevent oil discharge. This is a conditional exemption to ensure operational continuity.

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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