Which vessel in ocean service is not subject...

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Which vessel in ocean service is not subject to Annex V of MARPOL 73/78?

Question 1 of 27070

Which vessel in ocean service is not subject to Annex V of MARPOL 73/78?

🔍 Key Concepts

• MARPOL Annex V (Garbage from Ships) – what types of ships it applies to • Differences between commercial vessels, recreational vessels, and government/warships under MARPOL • The idea of ships that are exempt but encouraged to comply with pollution rules

💭 Think About

• Look at each choice and ask: Is this vessel engaged in commercial or private service, or is it a special category under international law? • Which type of vessel do international pollution conventions treat differently because of national security or sovereignty concerns? • Among the four options, which one is clearly operated by a national government for military purposes rather than for commercial or private use?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which vessels MARPOL Annex V says it applies to: all ships vs certain special categories • Check if warships or naval auxiliaries are treated differently under MARPOL compared with tugs, small passenger vessels, and sailboats • Confirm that size alone (length in feet) is not the main factor here; focus on the vessel’s type and service

Question 1 of 27070

Which vessel in ocean service is not subject to Annex V of MARPOL 73/78?

A 26-foot tug and tow

An uninspected 35-foot passenger vessel

A Navy Destroyer

A 20-foot sailing vessel