USCG Exam Practice · Latitude, longitude, and geographic coordinates
Under 33 CFR §151.06, the Antarctic special area for MARPOL purposes is defined as the sea south of what latitude?
- A55° S
- B60° S✓ correct
- C62° S
- D66°30′ S
Why B is correct
33 CFR §151.06(a)(7) defines the Antarctic area as the sea south of 60° south latitude. The other latitudes listed appear elsewhere in the regulation in different contexts but do not define the Antarctic area.
Cited:33 CFR §151.06
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