When dumping garbage into the sea, other than special areas, __________.

Correct Answer: Option A — records must be provided and maintained for two years

MARPOL Annex V and 33 CFR Part 151 require that every discharge of garbage be recorded in the Garbage Record Book. These records must be maintained on board for a minimum of two years and be available for inspection by the U.S. Coast Guard or port state control authorities.