Question 628General Subjects - Assistant Engineer70% to pass
In accordance with the international MARPOL Annex VI regulations, what is a permissible alternative to burning oil residue sludge in an appropriate incinerator?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A.
According to the MARPOL Annex VI regulations, the permissible alternative to burning oil residue sludge in an appropriate incinerator is to burn it in a boiler or engine, but only in unrestricted waters (other than in port, in harbors, or estuaries). This is because the regulations aim to limit the environmental impact of sludge disposal, and burning in restricted waters could lead to air pollution and other issues.
The other options are incorrect because they either allow burning without any location restrictions (B) or only allow burning in a boiler (C and D), which is more restrictive than the actual MARPOL regulations.
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