Deck General USCG Q#2479 (Set 78)

You are in the Baltic Sea which is a special area listed in ANNEX V of MARPOL. How many miles from land must you be to discharge ground rags, glass, and bottles into the sea?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — Must be retained aboard

The Baltic Sea is designated as a Special Area under MARPOL Annex V due to its particular oceanographic and ecological condition. Stricter rules apply, prohibiting the discharge of all garbage, including ground rags, glass, and bottles, which must be retained aboard.

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