You are underway on course 050°T and your maximum speed is 13 knots. The eye of a hurricane bears 100°T, 120 miles from your position. The hurricane is moving towards 275°T at 25 knots. What course should you steer at 13 knots to have the maximum CPA?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — 333°
In USCG General Navigation principles (Bowditch, Light Lists, and Coast Pilots), regarding 'You are underway on course 050°T and your maximum speed is 13 knots. The eye of a hurricane bears 100°T, 120 miles from your position. The hurricane is moving towards 275°T at 25 knots. What course should you steer at 13 knots to have the maximum CPA', the verified fact is: '333°'.
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