A tow that is properly aligned to pass through a narrow opening between two bridge piers is “________________”.?
A) on course B) headed fair C) holding on D) in shape E)NULL
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The approximate positions of the stars are based on sidereal time, which is based upon rotation of the Earth relative to __________.?
A) winter solstice B) autumnal equinox C) summer solstice D) vernal equinox E)NULL
Information about currents on the Pacific Coast of the U. S. are found in the __________.?
A) Tidal Current Tables B) Nautical Almanac C) Tide Tables D) Ocean Current Tables E)NULL
The altitude at LAN may be observed by starting several minutes in advance and continuing until a maximum altitude occurs. This procedure should not be used __________.?
A) when the declination and latitude are of different names B) when the declination is greater than and the same name as the latitude C) if the vessel is stopped or making bare steerageway D) on a fast vessel on…
You are planning a voyage from San Francisco to Japan. Which publication contains information on the ocean routes?
A) Coast Pilot B) Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) C) Sailing Directions (Enroute) D) World Port Index E)NULL
When correcting the sextant altitude to apparent altitude you are correcting for inaccuracies in the reference level and __________.?
A) the equivalent reading to the center of the body B) the equivalent reading from the center of the Earth C) for inaccuracies in the instrument D) the bending of the rays of light from the body E)NULL
A weather forecast states that the wind will commence backing. In the Northern Hemisphere, this would indicate that it will __________.?
A) shift in a clockwise manner B) shift in a counterclockwise manner C) continue blowing from the same direction D) decrease in velocity E)NULL
Your vessel is at the equator at midnight on 1 January, and a star is observed rising. At what time will this same star rise on 1 February, assuming your vessel’s location is still at the equator?
A) 2208 B) 2110 C) 2158 D) 2317 E)NULL
Under the IALA cardinal system, a mark with quick white light showing 3 flashes every 10 seconds indicates that the safest water in the area is on the __________.?
A) north side of the mark B) west side of the mark C) east side of the mark D) south side of the mark E)NULL
In low latitudes the range of the diurnal variation of pressure is up to __________.?
A) 0.5 millibar B) 3.0 millibars C) 6.0 millibars D) 10.0 millibars E)NULL