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, if the bottom marker is to the right of the top marker, the vessel is to the left of the range line. You must steer to the right to close the range. Once the range is in line, adjust the heading to maintain the track.