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Quiz on IMO conventions

1. Write True or False

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IMO is abbreviated as the International Maritime consultative Organization.

IMO sets out maximum standards in its conventions for others to comply to.
The headquarters of IMO is located in UK.
IMO is one of the smallest agencies of the United Nations.
The ISM Code is comprised of three parts
Renewal survey is conducted between the 2nd and 3rd anniversary dates of the DOC.
The MEPC is responsible for amendments regarding pollution and environment
protection.
8. The MSC is responsible for amendments relating to safety and security
9. A copy of the SMC is kept onboard as well as the company HQ.
10.IMO prepares regulations and is also responsible for implementing them.
11.Ships flying the flags of black listed countries have a low risk of being inspected by
a PSC.
12.ISPS code applies to both ships and the companies operating the ships.
13.Flags of convenience(FOCs) have stricter regulations than other flag states.
14.The IMO considers the loadline convention as its fifth pillar.
15.SOLAS is divided into 11 chapters.
16.The 1974 version of SOLAS is the one that is being used today.
17.The 1974 SOLAS convention brought about the tacit acceptance procedure.
18.Annex I and II of MARPOL were mandatory while the other annexes were optional
19.SOLAS first came into force as a result of the Torrey Canyon disaster.
20.Ships are required to carry a Minimum Safe Manning Document(MSMD) in
accordance with Chapter IV-Safety of Navigation.
21.A companys Safety Management System is applicable only on its ships.
22.The master has the overriding authority onboard when it comes to safety and
security of his/her vessel.
23.The SSP is developed and approved by the CSO of the company.
24.Stowaways are not considered as threats to maritime security.
25.MOUs are a regional network of PSCs who help to enforce and implement maritime
legislations.
26.The 1914 SOLAS convention brought about regulations relating to life boat
numbers as well as continuous radio watches.
27.MARPOL is a convention that is concerned with seafarers working and living
conditions onboard.
28.The original DOC is supposed to be kept both ashore and onboard.
29.IOPP certificate is a certificate made mandatory by the ISM Code.

30.Ship Security Alert System(SSAS) is required to be installed in any two places on

the ship.
31.SSA is conducted by the master of the ship.
32. SOLAS chapter V/11 gives requirements regarding SRS
33. The main purpose of internal audits is to prepare ships for external audits
34. SRS is mandatory only in territorial waters of a country
35. The 1974 version of SOALS brought about the Tacit acceptance amendment
procedure
36. The minimum age for a person to work onboard is 18
37. The RO conducts internal audits of ships
38. SSP is implemented both on the ship and in the company ashore
39. Security awareness certificate is enough for seafarers who perform security duties
onboard
40. MSMD shows the minimum safe manning document in accordance with chapter
IV of SOLAS
Choose the best answer
1. One of the following is not the pillar of IMO
a. SOLAS
b. MARPOL c. MLC
d. None
2. ISM is applicable on all ships except
a. Fishing vessels
b. War ships
c. Passenger ships <12 passengers in
domestic waters
d. All
3. Which of the following acts on behalf of the administration to approve an SSP
a. Classification society
b. RSO
c. RO
d. All
4. A process used to identify possible security risk to ships
a. Ships Security Plan (SSP)
b. Risk assessment
c. Ship Security Assessment
d. PFSO
5. The person assigned by the company to ensure the safe operation of each ship and
to provide a link between the Company and those on board, every Company as well
as preparation of SSP
a. CSO
b. DPA
c. SSO
d. a&b

6. The code that requires a shipping company to develop its own safety management
system
a. SOLAS
b. ISPS
c. IBC
d. IMDG
e. None
7. Chapter VI of SOLAS is concerned with stowage and securing of cargo except
a. Containers
b. Goods carried in packaged form
c. Liquids and gases
d. Liquids and gases carried in bulk
8. Which of the following is subject to an Annual verification
a. ISSC
b. SMC
c. Interim DOC
d. DOC
9. The ISM code requires the following items to be onboard
a. DOC
b. SMC
c. ISSC
d. MSMD
e. a&b
10.Which of the following Chapters of SOLAS is applicable on all ships
a. Ch. 1
b. Ch. II-2 c. Ch. XI-2
d. Ch. V