You discharge garbage overboard at sea. When recording your vessel's position as required, you must include __________.

Correct Answer: Option D — latitude, longitude, and estimated distance from shore

MARPOL Annex V and 33 CFR 151.55 require that the Garbage Record Book include the date, time, position (latitude and longitude), and the estimated distance from the nearest land for every discharge operation. This documentation ensures compliance with international and domestic requirements regarding the disposal of ship-generated waste at sea.