A vessel operating in the Eastern Pacific or along the West coast of North and Central America from Alaska to Ecuador, including Panama and Hawaii, would be operating in which NAVAREA?

Correct Answer: Option C — XII

NAVAREA XII encompasses the Eastern Pacific Ocean, extending from the coast of Alaska down to Ecuador, including the Hawaiian Islands. This region is under the jurisdiction of the United States, which is responsible for the promulgation of maritime safety information and navigational warnings for all vessels transiting these waters.