Special Area Created OnJanuary 18, 2018byCult of Sea Print You are here: Glossary S Special Area < Back to Glossary IndexA sea area in which oceanographic and ecological conditions and sea traffic make the use of special mandatory methods for the prevention of sea pollution necessary. Related:Special areaSeparation Zone (or Line)Inshore Traffic ZoneHague Rules and Hague-Visby RulesDreadage or Dreading ClauseCOA (Contract of Affreightment)