Question 2555 Deck General

The correct answer is A) A U.S. vessel in ocean service is ALWAYS subject to MARPOL. The explanation is as follows: U.S. merchant vessels in ocean service are subject to the requirements of Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 regardless of their location. This is because the United States is a signatory to MARPOL, and as such, U.S. vessels are required to comply with the convention's regulations, including Annex V, which covers the prevention of pollution by garbage from ships. The other answer choices are incorrect because they suggest that U.S. vessels can be exempt from MARPOL requirements in certain situations, which is not the case.