USCG Exam PracticeLatitude, longitude, and geographic coordinates
According to 33 CFR §151.06, the Antarctic special area for MARPOL purposes is defined as the sea south of which parallel?
- A. 55° S latitude
- ✓ 60° S latitudeCorrect
- C. 62° S latitude
- D. 66°30′ S latitude
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 are plausible polar boundaries but are not the regulatory definition.
Cited:33 CFR §151.06