Your vessel is steering course 284°psc, variation for the area is 6°W, and deviation is 3°E. The wind is from the north-northeast, producing a 3° leeway. What true course are you making good?

Question

Your vessel is steering course 284&deg;psc, variation for the area is 6&deg;W, and deviation is 3&deg;E. The wind is from the north-northeast, producing a 3&deg; leeway. What true course are you making good?

Accepted Answer

Option C: 278&deg;T. Convert steering course 284°psc using 3° East deviation to magnetic 287°, then apply 6° West variation for true 281°T. A north-northeast wind forces leeway 3° to port, subtracting 3° for a final true course made good of 278°T.

Your vessel is steering course 284&deg;psc, variation for the area is 6&deg;W, and deviation is 3&deg;E. The wind is from the north-northeast, producing a 3&deg; leeway. What true course are you making good?

Your vessel is steering course 284°psc, variation for the area is 6°W, and deviation is 3°E. The wind is from the north-northeast, producing a 3° leeway. What true course are you making good?