Question 152Navigation General

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What is a "Special Warning"?

A A broadcast disseminating an official government proclamation affecting shipping
B A radio navigational warning concerning a particularly hazardous condition affecting navigation
C A weather advisory about unusual meteorological or oceanographic phenomena hazardous to vessels
D An urgent message concerning a vessel in distress
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) A broadcast disseminating an official government proclamation affecting shipping. A "Special Warning" is a type of broadcast issued by the government to disseminate an official proclamation that affects maritime shipping and navigation. This could include changes to regulations, warnings about hazardous conditions, or other important information that vessel operators need to be aware of. The other options are incorrect because they describe other types of maritime communications, such as radio navigational warnings (B), weather advisories (C), and distress messages (D), which are not the same as an official government "Special Warning" broadcast.

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USCG Navigation Rules (COLREGS) 33 CFR Navigation Rules USCG National Maritime Center
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