Victual waste is __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — any garbage that comes from food or food provisions

MARPOL Annex V defines victual waste as food waste generated during the normal operation of the vessel. This includes all food provisions, such as fruit, vegetables, dairy products, poultry, meat, and food scraps, which must be handled according to strict discharge requirements based on vessel location and comminution.

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