You are outbound in a channel marked by a range astern. The range line is 273°T. You are steering 090°T and have the range in sight as shown in illustration D047NG below. What action should you take?

Correct Answer: Option B — Come right to close the range then when on the range steer 093° T.

When outbound with a range astern (273°T) while steering 090°T and offset to one side, you must maneuver to close the range line before adjusting your heading to match the reciprocal track of 093°T to maintain the center of the channel.