Marine Environment Protection Week 9

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What is the requirement for a passenger ship to discharge sewage in a Special Area?

It must have an operational approved sewage treatment plant certified by the Administration. (correct)

It must be a new ship built after 2018.

It requires an exemption from the local port authority.

It can discharge sewage if it is within 12 nautical miles of the coast.

Which area is currently recognized as a Special Area under Annex IV?

Caribbean Sea

North Sea

Baltic Sea (correct)

Mediterranean Sea

What is the purpose of the nitrogen and phosphorus removal standard for sewage treatment plants on passenger ships?

To comply with general sewage disposal regulations.

To protect marine ecosystems from nutrient overload. (correct)

To meet the aesthetic requirements of port authorities.

To enhance the aesthetic quality of water.

When did the discharge requirements for new passenger ships in the Baltic Sea Special Area take effect?

1 June 2019 Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of existing passenger ships that wish to discharge sewage in the Baltic Sea Special Area as of 1 June 2021?

They must have an approved sewage treatment plant to discharge. Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame for existing ships to comply with the requirement for obtaining an International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate after the entry into force of the Annex?

Five years Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for issuing the International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate according to the regulations?

The Administration or authorized persons/organizations Signup and view all the answers

What must be transmitted to the Administration when a ship is surveyed by another Government under the Convention?

The Certificate and the survey report Signup and view all the answers

In which circumstance can an International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate not be issued to a ship?

If the ship is registered with a State not party to the Convention Signup and view all the answers

What does a Certificate issued at the request of the Administration signify?

It carries the same force as a certificate issued under regulation 5 Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a ship to discharge comminuted and disinfected sewage into the sea?

The ship must be more than 3 nautical miles from the nearest land. Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions can a holding tank discharge sewage?

At a moderate rate when the ship is proceeding at not less than 4 knots. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum distance from land for discharging untreated sewage?

12 nautical miles. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the sewage treatment plant is correct?

It must be certified to meet operational requirements. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when sewage is mixed with other wastes covered by different Annexes?

Both the sewage requirements and the other Annex requirements must be followed. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Administration regarding sewage discharge rates?

To approve the discharge rate based on developed standards. Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a holding tank to be compliant with regulations?

It must have a visual indicator of its contents. Signup and view all the answers

Which regulation outlines the standard discharge connections for sewage systems on ships?

Regulation 10. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Course Module: Protection of the Marine Environment

Program: Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation
Course Code: MAR ENV
Credit Units: 3
Course Description: Protection of the Marine Environment
Module Title/Number: Week 9, Module 9
Learning Outcome 1 (LO1): Discuss the mandatory regulations of Annex IV (MEPC.115(51), MEPC 2(VI): Regulations 1-12)
Learning Outcome 2 (LO2): Determine the significance of the legislative requirements for preventing marine pollution by ships
STCW Competence Addressed: A-II/1 F3.C1: Ensure compliance with pollution prevention requirements; A-II/2 F3.C2: Monitor and control compliance with legislative requirements and measures to ensure safety of life at sea, security and protection of marine environment
STCW Knowledge Units Addressed: A-II/1 F3.C1.KUP 1.1: Knowledge of the precaution to prevent pollution to marine environment; A-II/1 F3.C2.KUP 2.4: Knowledge of relevant international maritime law embodied in international agreement and conventions, regard shall be paid to responsibilities under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships; A-II/2 F3.C2.KUP 2.8: Methods and aids to prevent pollution of the marine environment by ships
MARPOL Annex IV: Regulations for preventing pollution by sewage from ships
Sewage Problem: Discharge of raw sewage creates health hazards, oxygen depletion, and visual pollution, especially in tourism areas
Sewage Sources: Primarily land-based (e.g., municipal sewers, treatment plants), and also from ships
Annex IV Regulations: Regulate sewage discharge from ships, including equipment, systems, port reception facilities and survey requirements
General Prohibition: Discharge of sewage into the sea within a specific distance from the nearest land, unless otherwise allowed
Reception Facilities: Governments must provide adequate reception facilities for sewage
Annex IV Entry into Force: September 27, 2003
Revised Annex IV: Adopted April 1, 2004; effective in August 2005
Annex IV Applicability: Ships engaged in international voyages (400 gross tonnage or more, certified to carry more than 15 persons), with approved sewage treatment plants, comminuting systems, or holding tanks
Prohibited Discharge: Except when using approved sewage treatment plants or when discharging comminuted and disinfected sewage more than 12 nautical miles from nearest land
Special Areas: Discharge prohibited within the Baltic Sea Special Area except in certain circumstances -
New passenger ships: June 1, 2019
Existing passenger ships:
- June 1, 2021
- June 1, 2023
Sewage Definitions: Drainage from toilets, medical facilities, spaces with animals, and other mixed wastes
Holding Tank Definition: A tank for storing sewage
International Voyage Definition: Voyages from one country to a port in another
Person Definition: Crew members and passengers
Anniversary Date: The date corresponding to the expiry of the International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate

Course Materials and Procedures

Materials: Multi-media equipment, slide presentations, LMS, MOODLE by Seaversity, Abook by TERP
References: MARPOL Consolidated Edition 2017, IMO, NEW-HANDOUT-OF-MARPOL-I-6
Pre-assessment: 10-point questions relating to Annex IV definitions
Motivation/Review: Video presentation on sewage treatment plants
Lesson Proper: 5Es (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate) or 4As (Activity, Analysis, Abstraction, Application) pedagogy
Activity: Film viewing/slide presentation on Week 9
Analysis: Answering questions about Annex IV procedures; including types of approved Sewage Systems; and how to know if it is approved by the administration; technical aspects of proper sewage disposal into the sea in various situations; processing question: for example, can the ship dispose of sewage? Why?.
Assessment: Formative and Summative assessments are given, which include scenarios and processing questions.

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This quiz assesses knowledge of mandatory regulations under Annex IV related to marine pollution prevention by ships. Students will explore the significance of legislative requirements that ensure compliance and the broader implications for marine safety and environmental protection.