Vessels to which Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 applies may discharge garbage containing plastics __________.

Correct Answer: Option D — None of the above

MARPOL Annex V strictly prohibits the discharge of all plastics into the sea from any vessel, regardless of location. This is a global mandate under international law to protect marine ecosystems from persistent synthetic materials. No distance from land allows for the discharge of plastic waste into the ocean.