Under the international MARPOL regulations under Annex IV, if the ship is more than 3, but less than 12 nautical miles from the nearest land, what statement is true?

Correct Answer: Option C — The discharge of comminuted and disinfected sewage is permitted.

MARPOL Annex IV, Regulation 11, permits the discharge of sewage if it has been comminuted and disinfected using an approved system, provided the ship is more than 3 nautical miles from the nearest land. Untreated sewage discharge is strictly prohibited within 12 nautical miles of land.