When dumping garbage into the sea, other than special areas, __________.

Correct Answer: Option A — records must be provided and maintained for two years

MARPOL Annex V requires that every ship of 400 gross tons and above, or every ship certified to carry 15 or more persons, maintain a Garbage Record Book. All discharges, including those into the sea, must be recorded and the records retained on board for a minimum of two years for inspection.