General Navigation USCG Question #1948 (Set 61)

Which current is responsible for the movement of icebergs into the North Atlantic shipping lanes?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — Labrador Current

The cold Labrador Current flows southward from Baffin Bay along the coast of Labrador and Newfoundland, transporting hazardous Arctic icebergs directly into North Atlantic shipping lanes near the Grand Banks. Navigation officers must exercise extreme vigilance and utilize radar and ECDIS to maintain a proper lookout.

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