The IMDG Code is the international code that governs the transportation of (a)   goods by sea.

Annex III requires that substances in packaged form must be identified as (a)   to the marine environment.

The discharge of harmful substances in packaged form into the sea is generally (a)   under Annex III.

A Shipboard Pollution Emergency Plan is also known as (a)   .

Ships carrying harmful substances in packaged form are subject to regular (a)   to ensure compliance with MARPOL Annex III.

________ can conduct inspections on foreign vessels to ensure compliance with MARPOL regulations.

Ships must maintain records of the handling, storage, and transport of harmful substances in the ________.

MARPOL Annex II focuses on preventing pollution by ________ in Bulk.

Noxious Liquid Substances (NLS) covered by MARPOL Annex II are categorized based on their potential (a)   to the marine environment.

Category X substances pose the (a)   risk to the marine environment.

The discharge of NLS is strictly prohibited in many areas, particularly in (a)   .

Ships must maintain a ________, which documents the loading, handling, and discharge of NLS.

(a)   states can conduct inspections to ensure foreign vessels follow MARPOL regulations.

MARPOL Annex IV deals with the prevention of pollution by (a)   from ships.

(a)   sewage can contain harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can pose a significant risk to human health.

________ require ships to install sewage treatment plants (STPs) that meet specific performance standards.

The discharge of (a)   sewage is generally prohibited within a certain distance from land.

Ships equipped with approved (a)   may discharge treated effluent under certain conditions.

Whenever possible, ships are encouraged to utilize ________ for the collection and disposal of sewage.