Which MARPOL Annex addresses Garbage?

• A. Annex V
• B. Annex I
• C. Annex II
• D. Annex VI

Answer: (A)

Garbage on ships is controlled by MARPOL Annex V. This annex is dedicated to how garbage generated on board—such as plastics, domestic waste, food waste, and other solid waste—is managed, stored, and disposed of. It sets requirements for an onboard garbage management plan and a garbage record book, outlines procedures for handling and disposing of garbage, and imposes bans on discharging certain materials at sea (notably plastics) while allowing other discharges under specific conditions. It also requires ports to provide reception facilities so ships can hand over garbage when in port. The other annexes address different pollutants—oil from ships, noxious liquid substances in bulk, and air pollutants—so Annex V is the one that specifically addresses garbage.