Navigation Problems USCG Question #1421 (Set 42)

While enroute from Cape Town to Rio a vessel's course is 281°pgc. The variation for the locality is 24°W. The deviation is 4°E. The gyro error is 2°W. What is the true course made good?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — 279°T

Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: 279°T.

100% Free & Open Access — No daily limits, paywalls, or gated answers on BrightMariner.
Back to Navigation Problems Sets