Shipboard waste management and the operational dumping of garbage or refuse at sea is strictly controlled by which international convention?
Direct Answer
Option C: MARPOL 73/78
MARPOL 73/78 (The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships) is the primary framework regulating the discharge of garbage, oil, sewage, and harmful substances, with Annex V specifically addressing the discharge of shipboard garbage.
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MARPOL 73/78 (The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships) is the primary framework regulating the discharge of garbage, oil, sewage, and harmful substances, with Annex V specifically addressing the discharge of shipboard garbage.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (PSSR).
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