OUPV & 100-Ton Master · Credentials — Inland Boundary
The line that separates 'inland' waters from 'near-coastal/ocean' waters for routing purposes is the:
- ABoundary Line (COLREGS demarcation/boundary line)✓ Correct
- BEquator
- CContinental shelf edge
- D12-mile territorial limit only
Explanation
The Boundary Lines (46 CFR Part 7) delineate inland waters from the high seas/near-coastal waters and also mark where Inland Rules give way to the COLREGS (International Rules). Route authority on a credential is tied to these limits.
Authority: 46 CFR Part 7; Navigation Rules
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