Which MARPOL Annex addresses garbage pollution from ships?

• A. MARPOL Annex I
• B. MARPOL Annex IV
• C. MARPOL Annex V
• D. MARPOL Annex VI

Answer: (C)

Garbage pollution from ships is addressed by MARPOL Annex V. This part of MARPOL covers ship-generated garbage, including plastics, domestic waste, cargo residues, and fishing gear, and sets up strict measures to prevent disposal at sea. It requires ships to carry a Garbage Management Plan and a Garbage Record Book, and to store and dispose of garbage properly, typically through port reception facilities. It also bans the disposal of plastics at sea and governs how other garbage may be disposed of based on distance from land and other conditions. The other annexes deal with different pollution types: oil pollution is handled by Annex I, sewage by Annex IV, and air pollution by Annex VI. So, for garbage pollution, the relevant annex is Annex V.