Question 518Navigation General70% to pass
What U.S. agency is responsible for NAVAREA warnings?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is the U.S. government agency responsible for issuing NAVAREA warnings, which are navigational warnings for a particular area of the ocean. The NGA coordinates with international partners to collect and disseminate these important safety warnings for mariners.
The other options are incorrect because the Coast Guard, National Ocean Service, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) do not have the primary responsibility for issuing NAVAREA warnings, which is a function handled by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.
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