MARPOL VI/9(1) is associated with which policy letter?

• A. CG-CVC Policy Ltr 12-04
• B. NVIC 01-09
• C. MEPC.1/CIRC.736/REV.2
• D. 33 CFR 151.19(a)

Answer: (A)

In MARPOL enforcement, the Coast Guard relies on policy letters to spell out how specific MARPOL provisions are interpreted and applied during inspections. MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 9(1) is one provision that the Coast Guard has addressed through an official policy letter, connecting the regulation to their practices and expectations in the field. The document that directly pairs with MARPOL VI/9(1) for this guidance is CG-CVC Policy Letter 12-04. This letter clarifies how the regulation is to be understood, what inspectors should look for, and how compliance is assessed. The other items listed are different forms of guidance or regulatory text that do not provide the same direct policy mapping for this particular MARPOL provision, which is why CG-CVC Policy Letter 12-04 is the best answer.