MARPOL V/9.3 relates to which requirement?

• A. Garbage record book
• B. Garbage disposal at sea
• C. Garbage classification
• D. Garbage incineration

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is the requirement to document garbage handling on board. MARPOL Annex V, Regulation 9.3, specifies that ships must carry and maintain a Garbage Record Book and make entries for every garbage-disposal action or related handling. This includes details like the date and time, type and amount of garbage, location, and the method used (discharged at sea, incinerated on board, or transferred to a reception facility). The purpose is to provide a verifiable log for inspectors to confirm compliance with MARPOL V. The other topics—disposal at sea, classification, or incineration itself—are aspects of garbage management, but the regulation 9.3 requirement specifically pertains to the record-keeping.