OCTCO/OCTF Exit Exam • Set 3 Question 20 of 30

What types of ships are commonly known as pre-MARPOL tankers?

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Direct Answer

Option A: A ship which does not comply with the requirements for protectively located segregated ballast tanks

Pre-MARPOL tankers are older tankers constructed before the enforcement of MARPOL 73/78 regulations requiring protectively located segregated ballast tanks (PL/SBT) and double hulls.

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A ship which does not comply with the requirements for protectively located segregated ballast tanks (Correct Answer)

A category 2 oil tanker

A ship which do comply with die requirements for protectively located segregated ballast tank

A category 3 oil tanker

Detailed Explanation & Context

Pre-MARPOL tankers are older tankers constructed before the enforcement of MARPOL 73/78 regulations requiring protectively located segregated ballast tanks (PL/SBT) and double hulls.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (OCTCO/OCTF).

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