A vessel to which Annex V to MARPOL 73/78...

A vessel to which Annex V to MARPOL 73/78...

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A vessel to which Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 applies is located 10 nautical miles from the nearest land. Which type of garbage is prohibited from being discharged?

Question 1 of 27070

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A vessel to which Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 applies is located 10 nautical miles from the nearest land. Which type of garbage is prohibited from being discharged?

🔍 Key Concepts

• MARPOL Annex V – Garbage from Ships distance-from-land rules • Different discharge requirements for food waste vs. plastics vs. other garbage • Special conditions for garbage that is comminuted or ground to small particle size

💭 Think About

• At 10 nautical miles from the nearest land, which MARPOL Annex V distance limit is relevant for each listed garbage type? • How does MARPOL Annex V treat ground (comminuted) garbage compared with unground food waste? • Do paper and rags have the same discharge rules as food waste at that distance, or are they more restricted?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify the minimum distance from the nearest land for discharging comminuted/ground garbage (like paper and rags). • Verify the minimum distance from the nearest land for discharging food waste that is NOT comminuted or ground. • Check whether any of the items listed might be treated more strictly under MARPOL Annex V because they are considered harmful to the marine environment.