Practice question

What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'PA' adjacent to a charted shoal or wreck on a SHOA nautical chart?

  1. Position Approximate (Posición Aproximada) — the exact geographical coordinates have not been rigorously verified
  2. Prohibited Anchorage (Fondeadero Prohibido)
  3. Pilot Available (Práctico Disponible)
  4. Protected Area (Área Protegida)

Answer: A — Position Approximate (Posición Aproximada) — the exact geographical coordinates have not been rigorously verified

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