Answers To CES Test About Ballast Water Management

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The key takeaways are that billions of tonnes of untreated ballast water are discharged each year, potentially spreading invasive species. Proper record keeping and approved ballast water management plans are required by regulation.

300 to 400 million tonnes.

Minimum 3 years from last date of entry.

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According to this module, what is the estimated amount


of untreated ballast water discharged each year? Select
the ONE best answer:

 3 000 to 4 000 million tonnes. 

 300 to 400 million tonnes.

 3 000 to 4 000 billion tonnes.

 3 to 4 million tonnes.

Does the Ballast Water Management Convention apply to


any vessel of any type operating in the aquatic
environment, regardless of whether they carry ballast
water or not?

 Yes.

 No. 

Does the Ballast Water Management plan need be


approved by the flag State administration under IMO
regulations?

 Yes. 

 No.

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For how long must the ballast water record book be kept
on board the ship? Select the ONE best answer:

 Minimum 2 years from last date of entry. 

 Minimum 3 years from last date of entry.

 Minimum 2 years from first date of entry.

 Minimum 4 years from first date of entry.

Some ballast water treatment technologies are


considered highly toxic, requiring monitoring of by-
products in the discharged water. Which of the following
does this apply to?

 Electrolysis. 

 Ultra Violet.

 Ozonation. 

 Chemical Injection. 

The BWM convention is divided into 22 articles and an


annex. Which sections of the Annex are of particular
importance to ships? Select the ONE correct answer:

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 Sections B and D. 

 Sections A and F.

 Sections B and E.

 Sections D and C.

What is the estimated number of species transported by


ship ballast? Select the ONE best answer:

 More than 10 000 species. 

 More than 8 000 species.

 More than 5 000 species.

 More than 3 000 species.

When did the Ballast Water Management convention


enter into force? Select the ONE correct answer:

 September 2017. 

 September 2018.

 November 2017.

 November 2018.

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Where must all ballast water operations be recorded?


Select the ONE correct answer:

 The Ballast water management plan.

 The Deck Log.

 The Ballast water record book. 

 The ship’s monthly report.

Which ONE of the following best describes the “Flow-


through” ballast exchange method? Select the ONE best
answer:

 The ballast tank is first emptied and then refilled with replacement ballast water.

 Replacement ballast water is pumped into a ballast tank, which is then allowed to overflow.

 Water enters through an opening in the forward end, is led into the tanks and exits at the aft
end.

 Replacement ballast water is filled through the top of the ballast tank with simultaneous
discharge from the bottom.

Which ONE of the following options best describes the


aims of the Ballast Water Management Convention?

 Minimizing the uptake of organisms during ballasting.

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 Minimizing the build-up of sediments in ballast tanks, which may harbour organisms.

 Undertaking ballast water management measures, including ballast exchange at sea to


minimize the transfer of organism.

 All of the alternatives. 

Which TWO of the following best describe how invasive


species may be carried by ships? Select the TWO best
answers:

 Anything, that is small enough to pass through ship’s ballast water sea chest, strainers and
pumps may be carried in ship’s ballast water. 

 Invasive species can only be carried attached to the propellers, outside of the hull, sea
chest or other parts of the ship.

 Invasive species may be attached to the propellers, outside of the hull, sea chest or other
parts of the ship. 

 Invasive species may only be carried by the ship’s crew and introduced into the water.

Which ballast water exchange methods can cause extra


stresses on the hull? Select the TWO best answers:

 Flow through method. 

 Sequential method. 

 Dilution method.

 Natural exchange.

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Which one of the following best describes ballast water


exchange by the Sequential method?

 Replacement ballast water is pumped into a ballast tank.

 The ballast tank is first emptied and then refilled with replacement ballast water. 

 Water enters through an opening in the forward end, is led into the tanks and exits at the aft
end.

 Replacement ballast water is filled through the top of the ballast tank with simultaneous
discharge from the bottom.

Which one of the following best describes ballast water


exchange by the Dilution method? Select the ONE best
answer:

 Replacement ballast water is pumped into a ballast tank.

 The ballast tank is first emptied and then refilled with replacement ballast water.

 Water enters through an opening in the forward end, is led into the tanks and exits at the aft
end.

 Replacement ballast water is filled through the top of the ballast tank with simultaneous
discharge from the bottom. 

Why does a ship carry ballast? Select any answers that


you think apply:

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 To ensure, that it has sufficient draft and stability. 

 So that it has the correct trim. 

 To ensure, that the propeller is adequately immersed. 

Why have many of the natural barriers to the spread of


species reduced? Select the TWO best answers:

 Rapidly increasing world trade. 

 Larger and faster ship’s completing their voyages in a shorter time. 

 Global warming.

 Species have become more adaptable.

 Changes in legislation.

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