Q1: What is the main reason that IMO DCS and EU MRV were introduced?
A: To calculate CO2 emissions from large vessels.
Q2: Which of the following are required from the ship by the IMO’s Data Collection System (DCS)?
A: The Ship’s IMO number, Hours Underway, Fuel oil consumption (by fuel oil type), Distance travelled
Q3: Who verifies the monitoring plan in a ship’s IMO DCS submission?
A: A Recognised Organisation (RO), usually a Classification Society
Q4: Which of the following items need to have their fuel consumption recorded under IMO DCS?
A: Inert gas generator, Auxiliary Boiler
Q5: In the first stage of the IMO DCS reporting process, who does the ship report its fuel consumption data to? Select the ONE best answer.
A: The Flag state, or a Recognised Organisation (RO) authorised by them
Q6: Are all of the requirements of SEEMP Part II (IMO DCS) and EU MRV the same?
A: No
Q7: What is the difference between SEEMP Part II (IMO DCS) and EU MRV in terms of the items for which fuel oil consumption must be reported?
A: There is no difference between SEEMP Part II (IMO DCS) and EU MRV regarding the items for which fuel oil consumption must be reported
Q8: What is the purpose of the European Union Emission Trading Scheme, EU ETS?
A: To encourage reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from shipping