USCG USCG GENNAV
Set 3 • Question #88 of 246
Launch Interactive Practice Room Your longitude is 179°59'W. The LMT at this longitude is 23h 56m of the 4th day of the month. Six minutes later your position is 179°59'E longitude. Your LMT and date is now __________.
A
00h 02m on the 4th
B
00h 02m on the 5th
C
23h 50m on the 5th
D
00h 02m on the 6th
✓ Correct Answer
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG General Navigation principles (Bowditch, Light Lists, and Coast Pilots), regarding 'Your longitude is 179°59'W. The LMT at this longitude is 23h 56m of the 4th day of the month. Six minutes later your position is 179°59'E longitude. Your LMT and date is now', the verified fact is: '00h 02m on the 6th'.
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