GSK Exit Exam • Set 13 Question 3 of 30
A vessel steering a course of zero degrees true from the equator without the effect of wind or current
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Direct Answer
Option B: Increases in latitude steadily
Steering a course of 000 degrees True from the Equator means travelling directly north along a meridian. As a vessel moves north from the Equator, its latitude steadily increases.
All Options
A
Increases in longitude steadily
B
Increases in latitude steadily
(Correct Answer)
C
Decreases in latitude steadily
D
Decreases in longitude steadily
Detailed Explanation & Context
Steering a course of 000 degrees True from the Equator means travelling directly north along a meridian. As a vessel moves north from the Equator, its latitude steadily increases.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • General Ship Knowledge (GSK).
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