Question 22 UFV02 - Mate - Uninspected Fishing Vessels

The Correct Answer is A **Explanation for Option A (Correct Answer):** A Traffic Separation Zone (TSZ) is a fundamental component of a Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), as defined in international maritime regulations (specifically the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, or COLREGs, Rule 10). Its primary function is clearly indicated by its name: it acts as a dividing strip or neutral zone. Therefore, the TSZ **separates traffic proceeding in one direction from traffic proceeding in the opposite direction**. It is crucial for enhancing safety and preventing head-on collisions within the scheme. **Explanation for Incorrect Options:** * **B) is located between the scheme and the nearest land:** This describes a **coastal traffic zone** (or inshore traffic zone), not the traffic separation zone itself. The TSZ is the physical divider within the main traffic lanes. * **C) is designated as an anchorage area:** Traffic Separation Zones are typically areas to be avoided by vessels navigating through the scheme, and anchoring is generally prohibited within them, except in emergencies. Anchorage areas are designated separately, usually outside the main scheme. * **D) contains all the traffic moving in the same direction:** This describes a **traffic lane** within the scheme. Traffic lanes are the areas where vessels are required to proceed in a particular direction. The TSZ is the area *separating* these lanes.