MARPOL Annex V covers which substance category?

• A. Sewage
• B. Oil
• C. Garbage
• D. Chemicals

Answer: (C)

This question tests recognition of which MARPOL annex handles ship-generated waste. MARPOL Annex V is the section that governs garbage from ships—vehicle, crew, and cargo-related waste such as food waste, packaging, bilge refuse, and other non-oil, non-sewage wastes produced on board. Its purpose is to prevent litter and pollution from ship operations by outlining how garbage must be managed, stored, and discharged, including prohibitions on plastics and the conditions under which other garbage can be discharged (often requiring disposal to port reception facilities or special measures when at sea).

Sewage is covered by Annex IV, oil by Annex I, and chemicals by Annex II (noxious liquid substances in bulk) or III (harmful packaged substances), so those categories are not covered by Annex V.