Question 29 of 30
Shipboard waste management and the operational dumping of garbage or refuse at sea is strictly controlled by which international convention?
A
SOLAS 74
B
MARPOL 73/78
C
STCW 95
D
Load Line 1966
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: MARPOL 73/78.
MARPOL 73/78 (The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships) is the primary framework regulating the discharge of garbage, oil, sewage, and harmful substances, with Annex V specifically addressing the discharge of shipboard garbage.