Question 69

The Correct Answer is C **Why Option C ("Garbage") is Correct:** Annex V to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL 73/78), specifically addresses the Prevention of Pollution by **Garbage** from Ships. It sets regulations regarding the discharge of various types of garbage (including plastics, domestic waste, cooking oil, fishing gear, etc.) into the marine environment, and mandates the implementation of garbage management plans and record-keeping. **Why the Other Options are Incorrect:** * **A) Noxious liquid substances:** The requirements pertaining to the discharge of noxious liquid substances are contained within **Annex II** of MARPOL. * **B) Oil:** The requirements pertaining to the discharge of oil are contained within **Annex I** of MARPOL. * **D) Air pollutants:** The requirements pertaining to the prevention of air pollution from ships are contained within **Annex VI** of MARPOL.