Hotel Service Unit 17 MARPOL – Garbage

Which of the following is one of the recognized complementary garbage handling techniques under MARPOL Annex V?

B) Recycling

What is meant by "E-Waste" under MARPOL Annex V?

B) Waste from electronic equipment such as computers and batteries

Which category of garbage includes food waste according to MARPOL Annex V?

A) Category 2

Category 9 in the garbage record book includes which type of waste?

B) Mixed metals

Which type of garbage disposal should the Garbage Management Plan address?

C) Approved onboard and shore-based disposal methods

What is a basic requirement of a Garbage Management Plan under MARPOL Annex V?

A) It must outline procedures for garbage collection and handling

To which type of vessels does the garbage record book regulation in MARPOL Annex V apply?

B) All vessels over 400 gross tons and every vessel certified to carry 15 or more people

What type of waste is recorded under Category 8 in the garbage record book?

D) Glass

What type of waste is listed under Category 5 in the MARPOL garbage record book?

B) Cooking oil

Which category in the garbage record book covers domestic wastes such as paper and cardboard?

C) Category 3

What is one key purpose of the Garbage Management Plan?

B) To guide crew on minimizing, handling, and disposing of waste correctly

What is Category 1 of garbage as per MARPOL Annex V?

B) Plastics

What must the Garbage Management Plan include regarding waste storage?

B) Details on onboard waste storage procedures

Which of these methods is also a recognized technique under MARPOL Annex V?

A) Compaction

What is the third recognized garbage handling technique under MARPOL Annex V?

A) Incineration

Which personnel should be designated in the Garbage Management Plan?

B) The designated person responsible for garbage management

What is categorized as Category 7 in the garbage record book?

C) Incinerator ashes

Which of the following is included in Category 6 of the garbage record book?

A) Cargo residues

Why is E-Waste considered significant in the context of MARPOL Annex V?

B) It contains hazardous materials that can impact the marine environment

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