You are enroute to assist vessel A. Vessel A is underway at 4.5 knots on course 233°T, and bears 264°T at 68 miles from you. What is the course to steer and running time at 13 knots to intercept vessel A?

Question

You are enroute to assist vessel A. Vessel A is underway at 4.5 knots on course 233&deg;T, and bears 264&deg;T at 68 miles from you. What is the course to steer and running time at 13 knots to intercept vessel A?

Accepted Answer

Option B: 254&deg;, 7h 37m. Constructing a relative motion triangle using target course, speed, initial range, and bearing determines the required intercept course of 254°T and a running time of 7 hours 37 minutes at 13 knots, following standard Bowditch navigation practices.

You are enroute to assist vessel A. Vessel A is underway at 4.5 knots on course 233&deg;T, and bears 264&deg;T at 68 miles from you. What is the course to steer and running time at 13 knots to intercept vessel A?

You are enroute to assist vessel A. Vessel A is underway at 4.5 knots on course 233°T, and bears 264°T at 68 miles from you. What is the course to steer and running time at 13 knots to intercept vessel A?