Question 2564 Deck General

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A vessel to which Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 applies is located 10 nautical miles from the nearest land. Which type of garbage is prohibited from being discharged?

A Rags ground to less than 1"
B Paper ground to less than 1"
C Food waste, not comminuted or ground
D None of the above
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) Food waste, not comminuted or ground. According to Annex V of MARPOL 73/78, the discharge of food waste is prohibited within 12 nautical miles from the nearest land, unless it has been comminuted or ground to particles no greater than 25mm. Since the vessel is located 10 nautical miles from the nearest land, the discharge of food waste that is not comminuted or ground is prohibited. The other options are incorrect because Annex V allows the discharge of rags and ground paper waste at any distance from land, as long as they are ground to less than 1 inch. None of the other answer choices represent a type of garbage that is prohibited from being discharged 10 nautical miles from land under Annex V.

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