Onboard incineration of which plastic compound material is strictly prohibited unless processed in a type-approved high-temperature shipboard incinerator?
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Option B: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) releases harmful dioxins and other toxins when burned. MARPOL Annex V prohibits the incineration of plastics containing toxic or heavy metal residues unless processed in specific high-temperature equipment designed to handle them safely.
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Detailed Explanation & Context
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) releases harmful dioxins and other toxins when burned. MARPOL Annex V prohibits the incineration of plastics containing toxic or heavy metal residues unless processed in specific high-temperature equipment designed to handle them safely.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (PSSR).
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