What is the significance of incineration or reception facilities for oily residues?

• A. Oily residues must always be dumped at sea.
• B. Oily residues are typically incinerated or disposed of at approved reception facilities; this ensures MARPOL compliance and pollution prevention.
• C. Oily residues are stored for reuse on the next voyage.
• D. Oily residues are ignored if there is no facility.

Answer: (B)