Question 2319 Deck General

The correct answer is D) Must be retained aboard. According to ANNEX V of MARPOL, which regulates the disposal of garbage from ships, the discharge of garbage such as ground rags, glass, and bottles is prohibited within the Baltic Sea, which is designated as a special area. In special areas, the discharge of any type of garbage into the sea is strictly prohibited, regardless of the distance from land. The only exception is food waste, which may be discharged at a certain distance from land. Therefore, in the Baltic Sea, all other types of garbage, including ground rags, glass, and bottles, must be retained aboard the vessel and disposed of properly on land.