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Separation Zone (or Line)

Separation Zone (or Line)

Created OnMay 15, 2018
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A zone or line separating traffic proceeding in one direction from traffic proceeding in another direction. A separation zone may also be used to separate a traffic lane from the adjacent inshore traffic zone.

Related:

  • Inshore Traffic Zone
  • Dreadage or Dreading Clause
  • DOP (Dropping Outward Pilot)
  • COA (Contract of Affreightment)
  • Routing
  • Bareboat charter

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