MARPOL Annex V Quiz 9

When did MARPOL Annex V first enter into force?

• 1983

• 1988

• 1992

• 2000

What is the primary focus of MARPOL Annex V?

• Preventing air pollution from ships

• Preventing pollution by garbage from ships

• Regulating oil spills from ships

• Ensuring safe navigation

Which type of waste is strictly prohibited from being discharged under MARPOL Annex V?

• Food waste

• Plastics

• Cargo residues

• Domestic waste

What onboard document must ships maintain to comply with MARPOL Annex V regulations?

• Garbage Management Plan

• Ballast Water Management Plan

• Pollution Emergency Plan

• Waste Logbook

What are "Special Areas" as defined by MARPOL Annex V?

• Regions where ships can discharge all garbage without restrictions

• Areas with unique regulations for anchorage

• Ecologically sensitive regions with stricter discharge rules

• Areas designated for ship recycling

Which type of marine pollution does MARPOL Annex V specifically aim to minimize from fishing activities?

• Oil residues

• Abandoned fishing gear

• Hazardous chemicals

• Noise pollution

Why are plastics a significant focus under MARPOL Annex V?

• They are recyclable onboard ships.

• Plastics decompose quickly in the harmful in marine environment from ship.

• Plastics persist in the environment and are harmful to marine life.

• Plastics do not cause any pollution problems.

What is required for a ship to properly manage garbage under MARPOL Annex V?

• Regular audits by port authorities

• Keeping a Garbage Management Plan

• Installing advanced waste incinerators, Management plan and Garbage plan

• Hiring waste management officers onboard

What is one of the goals of MARPOL Annex V related to ecological balance?

• Increase the use of single-use plastics onboard.

• Safeguard the seas and coasts through proper waste management practices.

• All maritime shipping activities in Special Areas must be aware in this Annexes

• Promote offshore waste disposal zones.

How does MARPOL Annex V regulate garbage discharge at sea?

• Allows all garbage to be discharged far from shore

• Categorizes types of garbage and specifies conditions for discharge

• Requires ships to store all garbage indefinitely and chief officer is one of the responsibilities about this

• Relies on voluntary compliance by ship operators