Question 3851 Deck General

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You are aboard a vessel which is near a platform engaged in oil exploration. Under U.S. pollution regulations, you may NOT discharge garbage if you are within _______________.

A 1650 feet (500 meters)
B 1750 feet (533 meters)
C 1970 feet (600 meters)
D 2500 feet (762 meters)
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) 1650 feet (500 meters). According to U.S. pollution regulations, vessels are prohibited from discharging garbage within 1650 feet (500 meters) of an offshore platform engaged in oil exploration or production. This regulation is in place to prevent the pollution of the marine environment in the immediate vicinity of these platforms. The other answer choices are incorrect because they specify larger distances that do not align with the actual 1650 feet (500 meters) regulation. Vessels must follow this distance requirement to comply with U.S. pollution laws and prevent environmental damage near offshore oil platforms.

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