MARPOL Annex V Quiz

Which is the primary purpose of MARPOL Annex V?

• To regulate all waste from ships, including fuel emissions

• To prevent marine pollution by oil spills

• To prevent pollution of the marine environment by garbage from ships

• To regulate only domestic waste from ships

Why does Annex V strictly prohibit the discharge of plastics at sea?

• Plastics have no commercial value at sea

• Plastics dissolve quickly in seawater

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

• Plastics are only harmful in coastal areas

How does MARPOL Annex V address the issue of garbage disposal from ships?

• It only regulates garbage disposal when ships are in port

• It defines what types of garbage can be discharged based on the ship's distance from shore

• It prohibits all garbage discharge regardless of the location

• It allows for unrestricted disposal of biodegradable materials

What is considered 'garbage' under MARPOL Annex V?

• Only food waste from onboard operations

• All types of domestic and operational waste, excluding fresh fish

• Only plastic waste and operational waste

• Incinerator ashes and fresh fish

Which of the following is NOT classified as garbage under Annex V?

• Cooking oil waste

• Incinerator ash

• Fuel oil residues

• Animal carcasses onboard livestock carriers

Why are special areas defined under Annex V?

• To facilitate increased fishing activity

• Because these areas have ecological sensitivity requiring stricter garbage discharge regulations

• For testing new ship designs in controlled environments

• To limit ship traffic in high-density areas

What must vessels carry onboard as part of Annex V compliance?

• Only a Waste Disposal Permit

• A Garbage Management Plan and Garbage Record Book

• Pollution response kits

• Only an Emergency Discharge Permit

Which of these garbage types is allowed for discharge in certain conditions as per Annex V?

• Plastic waste

• Food waste

• E-Waste

• Incinerator ash

What is the impact of lost or abandoned fishing gear as per MARPOL Annex V?

• It quickly decomposes in water

• It contributes to marine debris and endangers marine life

• It improves the marine ecosystem by creating artificial habitats

• It has no impact on marine environments

Which garbage management method is mandated by MARPOL Annex V for all ships?

• Overboard disposal of all waste

• Onboard incineration of plastics

• Detailed logging of garbage disposal operations in a Garbage Record Book

• Regular offloading of garbage at sea without records