You are enroute to assist vessel A. Vessel A is underway at 4.5 knots on course 233°T, and bears 346°T at 68 miles from you. What is the course to steer 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 346&deg;T at 68 miles from you. What is the course to steer at 13 knots to intercept vessel A?

Accepted Answer

Option C: 327&deg;. Solving the graphical vector triangle for target intercept at 13 knots against a vessel steaming at 4.5 knots on 233°T from a starting position bearing 346°T at 68 miles yields a required true intercept course of 327°.

You are enroute to assist vessel A. Vessel A is underway at 4.5 knots on course 233&deg;T, and bears 346&deg;T at 68 miles from you. What is the course to steer 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 346°T at 68 miles from you. What is the course to steer at 13 knots to intercept vessel A?