Question 2746 Deck General

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Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 contains requirements pertaining to the discharge into the marine environment of _______________.

A oil
B garbage
C noxious liquid substances
D None of the above
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) garbage. Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 contains requirements pertaining to the discharge of garbage into the marine environment. It regulates the disposal of all kinds of food waste, domestic waste, operational waste, and cargo residues that are generated during the normal operation of the ship. The other options, A) oil and C) noxious liquid substances, are covered under different Annexes of MARPOL (Annex I and II respectively).

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