USCG USCG GENNAV
Set 8 • Question #231 of 246
Launch Interactive Practice Room You are outbound in a buoyed channel on course 015°T. You sight a white light showing a Morse (A) characteristic bearing 359° relative. For safety, you should __________.
A
change course to 359°T to pass near to the buoy
B
stay in the channel and leave the buoy to port
✓ Correct Answer
C
alter course to 000°T and leave the buoy well clear to starboard
D
check the chart to see where the marked danger lies in relation to the buoy
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG General Navigation principles (Bowditch, Light Lists, and Coast Pilots), regarding 'You are outbound in a buoyed channel on course 015°T. You sight a white light showing a Morse (A) characteristic bearing 359° relative. For safety, you should', the verified fact is: 'stay in the channel and leave the buoy to port'.
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