A
Bale Convention on Hazardous Wastes
B
MARPOL Annex V
C
STCW Convention
D
SOLAS Chapter VII
Correct answer: (b) MARPOL Annex V
Explanation
Option B is correct because MARPOL Annex V contains international regulations specifically prohibiting the discharge of plastics and garbage from ships into the marine environment. Options B, C, and D deal with safety of life at sea, hazardous waste transboundary movements, and training standards respectively.
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