USCG Exam PracticeCourse to steer to compensate for current
A towing vessel operator is transiting a coastal inlet. Under 33 CFR §164.78, which combination of current-related knowledge is required of the person directing and controlling the vessel's movement?
- A. Speed of current only, since draft of tow governs safe speed
- ✓ Speed and direction of current, set, drift, and tidal state for the area to be transitedCorrect
- C. Set and drift only; tidal state applies solely to deep-draft vessels
- D. Current velocity and tidal state; set and drift are derived automatically from GPS track
Why B is correct
33 CFR §164.78(a)(6) requires the person directing the towing vessel to know the speed and direction of the current, and the set, drift, and tidal state for the area to be transited. All five elements are explicitly listed and none are optional. (33 CFR §164.78(a)(6))
Cited:33 CFR §164.78