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En las zonas especiales se permitirá la descarga de desechos de alimentos en el mar mientras el buque está en ruta:In special areas, food waste may be discharged at sea while the vessel is en route:

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Correct answer: c) As far as possible from the nearest land, but not less than 12 nautical miles from the nearest land or ice shelf.

Why it is correct

In special areas MARPOL requires at least 12 miles and that the waste be ground. The screen is 25 mm and compulsory, not optional.

Why the others are not

  • a) The distance is 12.
  • b) It is 25 mm, not cm.
  • d) It must be ground, not “may”.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Food in special area: 12 miles, ground.

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