USCG USCG NAV
Set 2 • Question #54 of 247
Launch Interactive Practice Room You are turning for 10 mph, approaching Angola, LA. Angola reports that the current at Red River Landing is estimated at 4.5 mph. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A
You should expect to encounter vessels crossing the river at mile 300.5 AHP
✓ Correct Answer
B
You are making 14.5 mph over the ground.
C
You would expect to find a more favorable current near the broken red line in the river.
D
Hog Pt. Light and Hog Pt. Lower Light may be used as range lights when entering Shreves cut-off.
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Speed Over Ground (Speed Made Good) is determined by vector calculation combining vessel speed through the water with the current set and drift, resulting in: You should expect to encounter vessels crossing the river at mile 300.5 AHP.
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