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According to Marpol, what does the term 'oily mixture' mean?
According to Marpol, what does the term 'oily mixture' mean?
- A mixture with less than 50% oil content
- A mixture with crude oil and fuel oil only
- A mixture with any oil content (correct)
- A mixture with only refined oil products
Can a chemical tanker be considered an oil tanker under Marpol?
Can a chemical tanker be considered an oil tanker under Marpol?
- No, chemical tankers are never considered as oil tankers
- Only if it is carrying crude oil
- Only if it is carrying refined oil products
- Yes, when it is carrying a cargo or part cargo of oil in bulk (correct)
What is the purpose of determining the capacity of the clean ballast tanks in tankers?
What is the purpose of determining the capacity of the clean ballast tanks in tankers?
- To calculate the maximum cargo capacity of the tanker
- To prevent oil spills during ballast operations
- To separate oil from the ballast water
- To ensure proper stability and trim of the tanker (correct)
Under what conditions are fore peak tanks, after peak tanks, and cofferdams allowed to be included in the total capacity determination of CBT’s for tankers?
Under what conditions are fore peak tanks, after peak tanks, and cofferdams allowed to be included in the total capacity determination of CBT’s for tankers?
What is the meaning of the term 'Combination Carrier'?
What is the meaning of the term 'Combination Carrier'?