Marine pollution

How many kilos of domestic waste are generated by the average seafarer per day?

• 1.2 kilos/day

• 2.5 kilos/day

• 3.9 kilos/day

Although it is forbidden to dump plastic at sea, approximately how many plastic containers come ashore each year?

• 4,500 containers

• 45,000 containers

• 450,000 containers

What percentage of oil pollution at sea is attributable to industrial waste?

• 40%

• 60%

• 80%

What percentage of oil pollution at sea is caused by general shipping?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

What is the success rate of dealing with oil spills by containment?

• 10-15% successful

• 30-40% successful

• 50-60% successful

At what distance is it possible to dispose of food waste at sea outside Special Areas?

• over 12 nautical miles from shore

• 25 nautical miles from shore

• 12 nautical miles from the nearest port

One bag of garbage thrown into US waters could result in a Coastguard fine of up to how many dollars?

• US $500

• US $7,500

• US $25,000

What are ‘Special Areas’ under the Marine Pollution Convention of 1973/78?

• places that provide special waste treatment facilities

• where it is permitted to dump waste over a specified distance from shore

• places where no dumping at sea is allowed