Q9. Please select the correct one for the blank? "There are 4 navigational zones under the Ship Safety Act. ( ) means lakes, rivers and waters within ports and waters prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries." Coastal water Ocean water Inland water Near-ocean water

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The question is asking to identify the correct term that refers to lakes, rivers, and waters within ports as defined by the Ship Safety Act. The correct term should align with the description provided in the question. "Inland water" is the term used to describe bodies of water that are not part of the ocean, such as lakes, rivers, and waters within ports. This term is used in international maritime law to distinguish these waters from coastal waters, which are closer to the coast and subject to different regulations. Therefore, the correct answer is "Inland water".