Question 602General Subjects - Assistant Engineer

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In accordance with the international MARPOL Annex I regulations and the federal regulations in 33 CFR Subchapter O, specific machinery space operations onboard all ships of 400 gross tons or above other than a tanker must be documented in an Oil Record Book. Which of the listed machinery space operations must be documented in the Oil Record Book?

ADischarge overboard of bilge water that has accumulated in the dry cargo-holds.
BTaking on ballast water into double bottom sea water ballast tanks.
CDischarge of ballast from double bottom sea water ballast tanks.
DDischarge of waste oil or sludge to a reception facility.
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) Discharge of waste oil or sludge to a reception facility. According to MARPOL Annex I regulations and 33 CFR Subchapter O, ships of 400 gross tons or above (other than tankers) must document the discharge of waste oil or sludge to a reception facility in the Oil Record Book. This is to ensure proper disposal and tracking of oily waste generated onboard. The other options, such as discharging bilge water or ballast, do not require documentation in the Oil Record Book under these regulations.

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