OUPV & 100-Ton Master · Pollution — Garbage Discharge
Under U.S. law implementing MARPOL Annex V, the discharge of plastics from a vessel anywhere is:
- APermitted in port only
- BAllowed beyond 3 nautical miles
- CAllowed if ground up finely
- DProhibited at all times, in all waters✓ Correct
Explanation
The discharge of plastics into the sea is prohibited everywhere. Other garbage is restricted by distance from shore and type. Vessels must display the Annex V placard (and larger vessels keep a Garbage Record Book / management plan) summarizing these rules.
Authority: MARPOL Annex V; 33 CFR Part 151
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