USCG Exam PracticeThree-bearing fix and cocked-hat triangle
A line of position (LOP) derived from a single bearing observation tells the navigator that the vessel:
- ✓ Is located somewhere along that line at the time of the observationCorrect
- B. Is at the exact point where the bearing line crosses the chart's latitude scale
- C. Has a confirmed fix that requires no additional observations
- D. Is on a running fix advanced from a previous position
Why A is correct
A single LOP establishes only that the vessel lies somewhere along that line at the moment of observation. A fix requires the intersection of two or more LOPs taken simultaneously. Bowditch Ch. 7 §701.
Cited:Bowditch Ch. 7 §701