CHIEF ENGINEER Unit 5 MARPOL – Garbage Flashcards

Which of the following is a defined category of garbage under MARPOL Annex V?

B) Plastics

What area is designated as a special area under MARPOL Annex V due to its unique marine environment?

C) Red Sea

In the Antarctic Area, what is the restriction on food waste disposal according to MARPOL Annex V?

A) Disposal of food waste is completely prohibited

In addition to the type and position, what detail is required in the GRB for each garbage disposal operation?

B) Amount of garbage discharged

What is the maximum allowable particle size for ground-up food waste discharged in MARPOL special areas?

B) 25 mm

Under MARPOL Annex V, which vessels are required to carry a Garbage Record Book?

B) All vessels of 400 gross tons and above, and every ship certified to carry 15 or more persons

What piece of information is essential in the GRB entry when discharging garbage?

A) Type of garbage

What type of waste is categorized under MARPOL Annex V as “cooking oil”?

D) Cooking oil

When recording a garbage discharge operation in the GRB, what location detail must be included?

B) Vessel’s position (latitude and longitude)

Which of the following operations is mandatory to record in the Garbage Record Book?

B) Discharge of incinerator ash to a reception facility

Which operation requires an entry in the Garbage Record Book according to MARPOL Annex V?

B) Disposal of plastics to a reception facility

Which of these regions is classified as a MARPOL Annex V special area for garbage disposal?

A) Mediterranean Sea

An entry in the Garbage Record Book is required when which operation occurs?

B) Discharge of cargo residues (non-HME)

Which of the following information should be recorded in the GRB when garbage is discharged to a reception facility?

A) Name of the receiving port or facility

Under MARPOL Annex V, which area is recognized as a special area with restricted garbage disposal policies?

A) Wider Caribbean Region

Which of the following is designated as a special area under MARPOL Annex V, where garbage disposal is strictly regulated?

B) Baltic Sea

Which of the following garbage disposal operations requires an entry in the Garbage Record Book?

B) Discharge of food waste overboard

What is the MARPOL Annex V disposal restriction for operational waste in special areas?

B) Discharge is strictly prohibited

Which of the following is NOT a special area under MARPOL Annex V?

C) Indian Ocean

Which additional piece of information is required in the GRB for each garbage disposal?

A) Date and time of the disposal operation

Under MARPOL Annex V, which category of garbage includes materials such as bottles and jars?

C) Glass

Which of the following areas is a special area where garbage disposal restrictions are more stringent according to MARPOL Annex V?

B) Antarctic Area

Under MARPOL Annex V, what is the restriction on ground-up food waste disposal within special areas?

B) Discharge allowed only if at least 12 nautical miles from shore

Which of the following is a garbage category under MARPOL that specifically refers to food scraps?

C) Food waste
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