Question 618General Subjects - Assistant Engineer
70% to passUnder the international MARPOL regulations under Annex IV, if the ship is more than 3, but less than 12 nautical miles from the nearest land, what statement is true?
AThe discharge of comminuted and disinfected sewage is permitted.
BThe discharge of disinfected sewage is prohibited, but the discharge of comminuted sewage is permitted.
CThe discharge of comminuted sewage is prohibited, but the discharge of disinfected sewage is permitted.
DThe discharge of any sewage, treated or untreated, is prohibited.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) The discharge of comminuted and disinfected sewage is permitted. Under MARPOL Annex IV, if a ship is more than 3 but less than 12 nautical miles from the nearest land, the discharge of comminuted and disinfected sewage is permitted. This is because the sewage has been sufficiently treated to meet the required standards before being discharged, ensuring minimal environmental impact. The other options are incorrect because B) and C) are not consistent with the MARPOL Annex IV regulations for this distance from land, and D) is too restrictive, as comminuted and disinfected sewage is allowed to be discharged in this scenario.
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