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Según la Ley 14/2014, de Navegación Marítima, ¿a quién corresponde ordenar el cierre temporal de puertos y terminales a la navegación de buques?According to Law 14/2014 on Maritime Navigation, who is responsible for ordering the temporary closure of ports and terminals to shipping?
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Correct answer: c) The relevant Port Authority, following a report from the Maritime Captaincy.
Why it is correct
Article 20 of Law 14/2014 states that the relevant Port Authority, after a report from the Maritime Captaincy, orders the temporary closure of ports and terminals.
Why the others are not
- a) Not ordered directly by the DGMM.
- b) The Maritime Captaincy issues the prior report, but the formal closure order belongs to the Port Authority.
- d) The Maritime District has no authority to close ports.
How to work it out in the exam
- Temporary port closure (Art. 20 LNM): Port Authority, after a report from the Maritime Captaincy.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2025 · Convocatoria de abril · PPER Test 1 · question 3 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2025 · Convocatoria de abril · PPER Test 2 · question 4 Official paper · Official answer key
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