Deck Navigation (Supplementary) USCG Question #1390 (Set 4)

Your vessel is making way through the water at a speed of 12 knots. Your vessel traveled 30 nautical miles in 2 hours 20 minutes. What current are you experiencing?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — A following current of 0.9 knot

In USCG General Navigation principles (Bowditch, Light Lists, and Coast Pilots), regarding 'Your vessel is making way through the water at a speed of 12 knots. Your vessel traveled 30 nautical miles in 2 hours 20 minutes. What current are you experiencing', the verified fact is: 'A following current of 0.9 knot'.

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