MEPC Resolutions 62nd Session Quiz
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What factor should be considered when choosing an anti-fouling system based on the text?

  • The nationality of the ship's crew
  • The ship's speed and operating profile (correct)
  • The type of marine life in the ship's operating area
  • The color of the ship's hull

    • Why is it essential for ship operators, designers, and builders to obtain appropriate technical advice when choosing an anti-fouling system?

  • To determine the most popular anti-fouling system on the market
  • To prevent biofouling accumulation due to an inappropriate system (correct)
  • To optimize anti-fouling performance for specific ship speeds
  • To ensure compliance with legal requirements for the sale and use of anti-fouling systems

    • What should be considered with respect to the ship's construction when choosing an anti-fouling system?

  • The nationality of the ship's crew
  • The ship's entertainment facilities
  • The material and design of the ship (correct)
  • The type of marine life in the ship's operating area

    • Why should consideration be given to differential installation of anti-fouling coating systems for different areas of the ship?

    <p>To optimize the coating's performance and longevity in specific areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does operating profile have on the choice of an anti-fouling system?

    <p>It influences the rate of biofouling accumulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is recommended for removing microfouling to minimize degradation of the anti-fouling coating system and/or biocide release?

    <p>Soft methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the removal of microfouling potentially enhance a ship's hull efficiency?

    <p>By reducing fuel consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential benefit of in-water cleaning in addition to reducing the risk of spreading invasive aquatic species?

    <p>Minimizing potential threats to the environment, property, and resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor may be considered in conducting a risk assessment for in-water cleaning activities according to the text?

    <p>Biocidal content of the antifouling coating system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it recommended that a ship's hull is cleaned by soft methods if significant microfouling occurs?

    <p>To prevent degradation of the anti-fouling coating system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to propellers and immersed propeller shafts to minimize the need for regular in-water cleaning and polishing?

    <p>Apply fouling release coatings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of carefully painting stern tube seal assemblies and the internal surfaces of rope guards with anti-fouling coating systems?

    <p>To prevent biofouling accumulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be used between cathodic protection (CP) anodes and the hull to minimize niche areas for biofouling?

    <p>Rubber backing pad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action can be taken to minimize biofouling accumulation if CP anodes are not flush-fitted to the hull?

    <p>Coat the hull surface under the anode with an anti-fouling coating system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is caulking the gap between CP anodes and the hull important?

    <p>To make the seam or joint watertight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the Plan describe regarding the ship's anti-fouling systems?

    <p>Details of where anti-fouling systems are and are not applied or installed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in the description of anti-fouling coating systems?

    <p>Manufacturer and product names of all coatings or products used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information should be provided in the ship's operating profile?

    <p>Operating conditions required for coatings to be effective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be referenced in the Plan if applicable?

    <p>Previous reports on the performance of the ship's anti-fouling systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is important to include in the anti-fouling system specifications?

    <p>Dry film thickness for coatings, dosing and frequency for MGPSs, and expected effective life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes biofouling?

    <p>The accumulation of aquatic organisms on surfaces and structures in the aquatic environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a Marine Growth Prevention System (MGPS)?

    <p>To prevent biofouling accumulation in internal seawater cooling systems and sea chests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does in-water cleaning refer to?

    <p>The physical removal of biofouling from a ship while in the water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an anti-fouling system on a ship?

    <p>To prevent attachment of unwanted organisms on a ship's surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a species that may pose threats to human, animal, and plant life as well as economic and cultural activities in the aquatic environment?

    <p>Invasive aquatic species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary means of biofouling prevention and control for existing ships' submerged surfaces?

    <p>Coating system applied to exposed surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of system can be used for sea chests and internal seawater cooling systems as part of anti-fouling measures?

    <p>Marine growth prevention systems (MGPSs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the anti-fouling system used comply with, where necessary?

    <p>AFS Convention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of existing ships' submerged surfaces, what are biofouling resistant materials primarily used for?

    <p>Preventing blockages in internal seawater cooling systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered an example of an anti-fouling system as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Marine growth prevention systems (MGPSs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of technologies should research and development focus on according to the text?

    <p>Minimizing both macrofouling and microfouling in niche areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is mentioned as a technology focus related to in-water cleaning in the text?

    <p>Comprehensive methods for assessing risks associated with in-water cleaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific area does the text suggest needs focus in terms of shipboard monitoring and detection of biofouling?

    <p>Reducing macrofouling risk posed by dry-docking support strips</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of developing technologies for rapid response to invasive aquatic species incursions as mentioned in the text?

    <p>To eradicate invasive aquatic species incursions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of information should be highlighted about potential operational benefits of anti-fouling technologies according to the text?

    <p>Benefits for minimizing macrofouling risk in niche areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information summaries are needed according to the text?

    <p>Summaries of different types of anti-fouling systems available and their performance under different operating situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus area for minimizing and/or managing according to the text?

    <p>Biofouling in niche areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key area for technology development according to the text?

    <p>Alternative keel block designs that leave less uncoated hull area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be highlighted according to the text?

    <p>Potential operational benefits of rapid response to invasive aquatic species incursions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information summaries are needed according to the text?

    <p>Summaries of different types of anti-fouling systems currently available, how they work, and their performance under different operating conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of instruction should be provided based on the text?

    <p>Instruction on impacts of invasive aquatic species from ships' biofouling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the biofouling management measures mentioned in the text?

    <p>Ensuring safety and efficiency of the ship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be ensured regarding marine training organizations?

    <p>They are aware of relevant health and safety issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the focal points for maintenance based on the text?

    <p>Maintenance of appropriate records and logs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role should states and industry organizations play according to the text?

    <p>Ensure that relevant marine training organizations are aware of certain aspects mentioned in the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized as a responsibility in terms of information contained in the Web Service?

    <p>The responsibility of KR (Korean Register of Shipping)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should relevant marine training organizations be made aware of according to the text?

    <p>Impacts of invasive aquatic species from ships' biofouling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What area of research and development does the text suggest needs focus in terms of shipboard monitoring and detection of biofouling?

    <p>Minimizing and/or managing both macrofouling and microfouling particularly in niche areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of technologies should research and development focus on according to the text?

    <p>Technologies for rapid response to invasive aquatic species incursions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary means of biofouling prevention and control for existing ships' submerged surfaces?

    <p>The use of biofouling resistant materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the anti-fouling system used comply with, where necessary?

    <p>The International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does operating profile have on the choice of an anti-fouling system?

    <p>Potential operational benefits of such technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should ship operators, designers, and builders obtain appropriate technical advice when choosing an anti-fouling system?

    <p>To ensure that the anti-fouling system used complies with IMO guidelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in the description of anti-fouling coating systems?

    <p>A summary of different types of anti-fouling systems currently available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What details should be provided for treatment/cleaning in the context of ship operations?

    <p>Step-by-step operational procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one aspect of the ship's operating profile that the text suggests providing specific advice about?

    <p>MGPS maintenance and inspection schedule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of ship operators, what specific advice does the section on onboard treatment processes aim to provide?

    <p>Biofouling management when MGPS is out of operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest including in the ship's operating profile regarding MGPS?

    <p>Information about when each MGPS is run and for how long</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information does the section on onboard treatment processes recommend providing for ship operators in terms of MGPS maintenance?

    <p>Cleaning/maintenance requirements once use is finished</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific advice should the section provide about internal seawater cooling systems in the context of onboard treatment processes?

    <p>Associated maintenance and inspection schedule and procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context should information about when each MGPS is run and for how long be provided according to the text?

    <p>In the context of providing specific advice to ship operators</p> Signup and view all the answers

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