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Según el Anexo V del Convenio MARPOL, ¿a qué distancia de la costa se pueden arrojar desechos o basura orgánica en bolsas de plástico perfectamente cerradas?Under MARPOL Annex V, how far from the coast may organic waste or rubbish in sealed plastic bags be thrown overboard?

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Correct answer: d) It is totally forbidden.

Why it is correct

Plastic is never thrown overboard, even with food inside. Sealed bags are plastic waste.

Why the others are not

  • a) Forbidden.
  • b) Forbidden.
  • c) Forbidden.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Plastic: never.

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