What type of zones provide safety advisories to mariners regarding hazardous conditions?

Safety zones are specifically designated areas that provide critical safety advisories to mariners concerning hazardous conditions. These can include areas affected by natural disasters, hazardous materials, or any situations that could pose a threat to the safety of navigation or the welfare of those on the water. By establishing safety zones, authorities ensure that mariners are aware of potential dangers and can make informed decisions to avoid these hazards.

In contrast, security zones primarily focus on protecting national security interests, often implemented around sensitive locations rather than specifically addressing navigational safety. Restricted zones typically limit access to certain areas for various reasons, which might not necessarily relate directly to safety advisories for surface navigation. Monitoring zones are areas where activities might be observed or controlled, but they do not inherently communicate warnings about hazardous conditions like safety zones do. Thus, safety zones play a vital role in ensuring that mariners receive real-time information about dangers and can navigate safely through or around these identified hazardous areas.