Question 2Safety & Environmental - 1st Asst/Chief

The correct answer is A) records must be provided and maintained for two years. According to the U.S. Coast Guard regulations, when dumping garbage into the sea (other than in special areas), the vessel must maintain records of the garbage disposal for a period of at least two years. This requirement ensures proper documentation and accountability for the vessel's waste management practices. The other options are incorrect because: B) there is no exemption from record-keeping requirements based on the distance offshore or the type of material dumped; C) an entry in the official logbook is required, not just a general record; and D) the U.S. Coast Guard does not need to be notified for each occurrence of garbage dumping, as long as the proper records are maintained.