Under the international MARPOL regulations under Annex IV, if the ship is more than 3, but less than 12 nautical miles from the nearest land, what statement is true?

Correct Answer: Option A — The discharge of comminuted and disinfected sewage is permitted.

MARPOL Annex IV permits the discharge of sewage between 3 and 12 nautical miles from land, provided the sewage has been both comminuted and disinfected using an approved system. This ensures that the waste is broken down and pathogens are neutralized before entering the marine environment.