You are underway on course 127°T. You sight a buoy with the topmarks shown in illustration D025NG below, bearing two points on the starboard bow. Which action must be taken?

Question

You are underway on course 127&deg;T. You sight a buoy with the topmarks shown in illustration D025NG below, bearing two points on the starboard bow. Which action must be taken?

Accepted Answer

Option A: Ensure the bearings change to the right.. IALA lateral and cardinal marks require monitoring bearings to ensure safe passing distances. Maintaining right-increasing bearings ensures the vessel safely clears the hazard in accordance with standard piloting procedures.

You are underway on course 127&deg;T. You sight a buoy with the topmarks shown in illustration D025NG below, bearing two points on the starboard bow. Which action must be taken?

You are underway on course 127°T. You sight a buoy with the topmarks shown in illustration D025NG below, bearing two points on the starboard bow. Which action must be taken?