Some Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR) only apply to "new ships." Under the regulations pertaining to vessels carrying oil, noxious liquid substances, garbage, municipal or commercial waste, and ballast water, a new ship is defined as a ship __________.

Correct Answer: Option C — for which the building contract has been placed after December 31, 1975

MARPOL and 33 CFR define a 'new ship' for pollution prevention purposes based on the date of the building contract. Specifically, for vessels carrying oil and other regulated substances, a new ship is one for which the building contract was placed after December 31, 1975, triggering specific design requirements.