You are enroute to assist vessel A. Vessel A is underway at 6 knots on course 133°T, and bears 343°T at 92 miles from you. What is the course to steer at 9 knots to intercept vessel A?

Question

You are enroute to assist vessel A. Vessel A is underway at 6 knots on course 133&deg;T, and bears 343&deg;T at 92 miles from you. What is the course to steer at 9 knots to intercept vessel A?

Accepted Answer

Option B: 003&deg;. Vector resolution of target course 133°T at 6 knots and initial relative position of 343°T at 92 miles requires an own-ship heading of 003°T to achieve interception at a speed of 9 knots.

You are enroute to assist vessel A. Vessel A is underway at 6 knots on course 133&deg;T, and bears 343&deg;T at 92 miles from you. What is the course to steer at 9 knots to intercept vessel A?

You are enroute to assist vessel A. Vessel A is underway at 6 knots on course 133°T, and bears 343°T at 92 miles from you. What is the course to steer at 9 knots to intercept vessel A?