Garbage Record Book

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1

What methods are being considered to improve the garbage reception facilities?

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Improving the effectiveness of port reception facilities and treatment in reducing marine plastic litter.; Providing separate garbage collection for plastic waste from vessels, including fishing gear to reuse or recycle.; Enhancing public awareness and education and seafarer training.
2

What are the special areas established under Annex V?

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The North Sea.; The Black Sea.; The Antarctic Sea.; The Mediterranean Sea.
3

Where does a large amount of the garbage that pollutes the oceans and washes up on beaches come from?

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Holidaymakers.; Seafarers.; Cities.
4

What are the system specifications required of the electronic record book?

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Security.; System updates.; Accountability.; Ability to meet MARPOL regulations.; Data storage.

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System updates.; Accountability.; Ability to meet MARPOL regulations.; Data storage.
5

When did Annex V enter into force?

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31 December 1988.
6

What procedures are part of the garbage management plan?

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Recording disposals in the Garbage Record Book.; Using the port reception facilities to dispose of garbage.; Issuing placards around vessels.
7

What are the exceptions regarding the disposal of garbage at sea?

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Disposal from a vessel necessary for the purpose of securing the safety of a vessel and those onboard.; Disposal from a vessel necessary for the purpose of saving life at sea.; The escape of garbage resulting from damage to a vessel or it’s equipment, provided all reasonable precautions have been taken before and after the occurrence of the damage for the purpose of preventing or minimising the escape.
8

Marine pollution can cause mutations and diseases that can be harmful to the entire marine food web, as well as human beings.

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True.
9

Every vessel of more than 10 metres in length overall must display placards notifying the crew and passengers of the disposal requirements.

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False.
10

What are the different ways in which garbage is disposed of?

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Incineration.; Discharged to reception facilities ashore or to another vessel.; Accidental or other exceptional discharges of garbage.; Discharged into the sea.