You are in the North Sea, which is a special area listed in ANNEX V of MARPOL. How many miles from land must you be to throw broken plywood dunnage over the side?

Correct Answer: Option D — Must be retained aboard

MARPOL Annex V prohibits the discharge of all plastics, including synthetic ropes, fishing nets, and plastic garbage bags, into the sea. Plywood dunnage, if treated or containing plastic adhesives, is strictly prohibited in special areas like the North Sea. It must be retained on board for proper shoreside disposal.