A vessel to which Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 applies is located 10 nautical miles from the nearest land. Which type of garbage is prohibited from being discharged?

Correct Answer: Option C — Food waste, not comminuted or ground

Under MARPOL Annex V, food waste must be comminuted or ground to less than 25mm (1 inch) to be discharged between 3 and 12 nautical miles from land. Discharging non-comminuted food waste within 12 nautical miles is strictly prohibited to prevent environmental contamination and the attraction of marine life to shipping lanes.