General Subjects (Auxiliaries & Systems) USCG Question #1173 (Set 18)

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

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — The discharge of any sewage, treated or untreated, is permitted.

Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: The discharge of any sewage, treated or untreated, is permitted..

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