MEO Class IV · Written

What is ozone depletion, its effects, the gases with ozone depleting potential, ODP classification, and the controls and recordkeeping for such gases?

Short answer

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    A[Ozone-depleting substances] --> B[Montreal Protocol\nAnnexes A/B/C/E]
    B --> C[MARPOL Annex VI\nReg 2.1.2.25]
    C --> D[Prohibition of\ndeliberate emissions]
    A --> E[ODP per\nAnnexes I and II\nEU Reg 1005/2009]
    F[Ships with\nrechargeable systems] --> G[Ozone-depleting\nSubstances Record Book]
    G --> H[Log recharging\nmaintenance\ndischarges]
  • Ozone depletion: depletion of the ozone layer caused by ozone-depleting substances
  • Effects: environmental impact; transboundary environmental problem with global impact
  • ODS gases: Halon 1211, Halon 1301, Halon 2402, CFC-11, CFC-12, CFC-113, CFC-114, CFC-115, carbon tetrachloride, methyl bromide
  • ODP classification: figure in Annexes I and II of EU Regulation 1005/2009 representing potential effect on the ozone layer
  • Controls: Montreal Protocol phase-out; MARPOL Annex VI Reg 2.1.2.25 prohibits deliberate emissions
  • Recordkeeping: Ozone-depleting Substances Record Book required from 1 July 2010 per UK MIN 395 §18
  • Instrument: Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, MARPOL Annex VI, EU Regulation 1005/2009, UK MIN 395

Full answer

The full answer explains each point step by step, with the regulations and figures behind it and the discussion from other candidates. It is in the MEO Class IV section of the Marine One forum, open to members enrolled for the MEO Class IV exam.