Your voyage commences off Cape May, NJ, at LAT 38°40'N, LONG 74°00'W, for LAT 44°00'N, LONG 10°00'W. Sea ice is north of 45°N and west of 45°W. Extensive naval exercises will be conducted within a 150-mile radius of LAT 50°00'N, LONG 35°00'W. Which statement about a direct great circle route is TRUE? (Use gnomonic tracking chart WOXZC 5274.)

Question

Your voyage commences off Cape May, NJ, at LAT 38&deg;40'N, LONG 74&deg;00'W, for LAT 44&deg;00'N, LONG 10&deg;00'W. Sea ice is north of 45&deg;N and west of 45&deg;W. Extensive naval exercises will be conducted within a 150-mile radius of LAT 50&deg;00'N, LONG 35&deg;00'W. Which statement about a direct great circle route is TRUE? (Use gnomonic tracking chart WOXZC 5274.)

Accepted Answer

Option B: You must plot a composite sailing to remain south of the ice limits.. Composite sailing is the standard practice when a direct great circle route enters restricted areas, such as ice limits. By limiting the maximum latitude, the vessel remains south of the ice, ensuring safety while maintaining the most efficient path possible under the constraints of the voyage planning requirements.