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De acuerdo con el Real Decreto 1185/2006, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento por el que se regulan las radiocomunicaciones marítimas a bordo de los buques civiles españoles, se define como zona de navegación 4:According to Royal Decree 1185/2006 approving the Regulation on maritime radiocommunications on board Spanish civil ships, navigation zone 4 is defined as:
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Correct answer: d) Navigation in the area between the coast and a parallel line drawn at 12 nautical miles.
Why it is correct
Spanish navigation zones are: Zone 1 (unlimited), Zone 2 (60 NM), Zone 3 (25 NM), Zone 4 (12 NM from the coast), Zone 5 (5 NM from shelter), Zone 6 (2 NM from shelter) and Zone 7 (sheltered waters).
Why the others are not
- a) Up to 25 miles corresponds to Zone 3.
- b) Up to 5 miles from shelter corresponds to Zone 5.
- c) Up to 2 miles from shelter corresponds to Zone 6.
How to work it out in the exam
- Navigation zones: Z2 = 60 NM, Z3 = 25 NM, Z4 = 12 NM, Z5 = 5 NM, Z6 = 2 NM.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2025 · Convocatoria de abril · PPER Test 1 · question 29 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2025 · Convocatoria de abril · PPER Test 2 · question 30 Official paper · Official answer key
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