Navigation Problems USCG Question #496 (Set 14)

You wish to make good a course of 350°T while turning for an engine speed of 10 knots. The set is 070°T, and the drift is 1.5 knots. What course should you steer?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — 341°T

To maintain a track of 350°T against a set of 070°T, the vessel must steer to the left. Using the maneuvering board method, the required heading to offset the 1.5-knot drift is 341°T, ensuring the resultant vector remains on the intended course line.

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