You are at sea and not in a special area as...

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You are at sea and not in a special area as defined in ANNEX V of MARPOL. What is the minimum distance in nautical miles from land must you be to discharge ground food garbage that will pass through a one-inch (25 mm) screen into the sea?

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Question 1 of 27070

🔍 Key Concepts

• MARPOL Annex V – Garbage Regulations for food waste discharge outside special areas • Difference between ground / comminuted food waste (through a 25 mm screen) and unprocessed garbage • Minimum distance from the nearest land for different types of garbage when not in a special area

💭 Think About

• First, recall what MARPOL Annex V says specifically about food waste that has been ground or comminuted. How does that distance compare to unprocessed food waste? • Think about the tiered distance limits (in nautical miles) used in Annex V for different garbage types. Which distance is associated with ground food waste outside special areas? • Consider why the rule allows a shorter distance for finely ground food waste than for bulk garbage. Which of the listed mile limits matches that more lenient standard?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify the exact wording in MARPOL Annex V, Reg. 4 or 6 (depending on consolidation) about food waste discharged "as far as practicable from the nearest land" and the minimum nm requirement. • Double-check that the distance you choose is the one for ground/comminuted food waste (≤25 mm) and not for plastics, dunnage, or unprocessed garbage. • Confirm that the question specifies "not in a special area", so make sure you are using the general distance requirement, not the stricter special area limits.