Which area is designated a special area by Annex V to MARPOL 73/78?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — Red Sea
MARPOL Annex V explicitly designates enclosed or semi-enclosed water bodies with unique oceanographic conditions, such as the Red Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and Baltic Sea, as Special Areas subject to enhanced anti-pollution controls.
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