USMMA Nautical Practice Test

The correct choice is MARPOL Annex 5, which specifically addresses the disposal of garbage from ships. This annex establishes regulations for the prevention of pollution by garbage from ships, setting various categories of waste that must be managed appropriately. It outlines guidelines regarding the types of garbage that can be discharged into the sea, the distances from land where such discharges may occur, and the need for ships to have waste management plans in place to ensure compliance with these standards.

This focus on garbage disposal is crucial for marine environmental protection, as improperly managed waste can have significant detrimental effects on marine ecosystems. The other options, while part of maritime regulations, do not specifically focus on ship-generated garbage. The ISPS Code is concerned with ship security, SOLAS Convention addresses the safety of life at sea, and MARPOL Annex 1 focuses on the prevention of pollution by oil, demonstrating that each regulation serves distinct and important purposes within the maritime framework.