🔍 Key Concepts

• MARPOL (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships) as implemented in the U.S. • Which federal agency has primary authority over vessels, inspections, and marine incidents in navigable waters • Difference between port/harbor management and federal maritime law enforcement

💭 Think About

• Which of these choices is a federal maritime law enforcement agency with authority over ships themselves, not just facilities or local waters? • Who boards ships to inspect for compliance with pollution prevention equipment and records (e.g., Oil Record Book, garbage management)? • Which agencies listed are mainly concerned with local infrastructure or land-based activities rather than direct enforcement on vessels?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which option is a federal agency with nationwide authority over vessels in U.S. waters • Think about who conducts Port State Control inspections and can detain ships for pollution violations • Eliminate any agencies that primarily manage ports, harbors, or waterways construction rather than enforcing shipboard pollution laws