USCG Exam Practice · Course to steer to compensate for current
33 CFR §164.11 requires that the person directing the movement of a vessel must know which of the following regarding current?
- AThe set and drift for the open ocean only
- BThe current velocity and direction, predicted set and drift, and tidal state for the area to be transited✓ correct
- CThe tidal state only, as current data is advisory
- DThe current velocity and direction, but only when operating in restricted visibility
Why B is correct
33 CFR §164.11(l), (m), and (n) collectively require that current velocity and direction, predicted set and drift, and tidal state for the area to be transited all be known by the person directing the vessel's movement.
Cited:33 CFR §164.11
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