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  1. Question 1

    After a grounding in OPA 90 waters, what extra assistance can a ship get to minimize the risk of fuel oil leaking into the sea?
    • Suitable equipment for lightening the ship.
    • Tidal information.
    • Firefighting assistance.
    • Engine spare parts.

  2. Question 2

    Following an oil spill, you will be required to "mitigate" the pollution. Which of the following best describes the meaning of "mitigate"?
    • To reduce the impact of.
    • To move to another place.
    • To stop.
    • To clean-up.

  3. Question 3

    How can an oil tanker sail in OPA 90 waters without an approved Vessel Response Plan (VRP)? Pick the answer you think is best:
    • It is only making one port call in the United States.
    • It is on "innocent passage".
    • It has been in service less than 3 months and its VRP has been submitted but not yet approved.
    • It is only visiting an offshore oil terminal.

  4. Question 4

    How does a ship's OPA 90 Vessel Response Plan (VRP) affect its ability to discharge in a US terminal where it has never been before?
    • The ship can only load in new terminals, unless permission has been granted by the US Coast guard.
    • The ship can only operate in areas which are covered by its VRP.
    • The ship can only discharge in new terminals, if permission has been granted by the US Coast guard.
    • Ships can discharge non-oil cargoes without restrictions, but not oil cargoes.

  5. Question 5

    How long are you allowed to take to test all parts of your ship's Vessel Response Plan according to OPA 90?
    • All parts within 3 years.
    • During a major exercise lasting no more than 12 hours.
    • During a major exercise lasting no less than 3 hours.
    • All parts within a calendar year.

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OPA-90 is a CBT test with 53 questions and verified answers. Common topics include: response plan, pick think, exxon valdez, opa, oil, waters, spill, pollution.

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