Question 1091Navigation General

The correct answer is C) take positive steps to avoid it if possible. The safest and most prudent procedure when navigating in the vicinity of a tropical cyclone is to take positive steps to avoid it, if possible. This is because tropical cyclones, such as hurricanes, can produce extremely hazardous conditions, including high winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surge, which can be extremely dangerous for vessels. Avoiding the storm entirely by maneuvering the vessel away from the cyclone's path is the safest course of action. The other options are incorrect because: A) continuing to navigate farther from the coast may not always be the safest option, as the storm's path can be unpredictable; B) navigating towards the coast by the most direct route could put the vessel in harm's way; and D) battening down and preparing to ride out the storm should be a last resort if avoidance is not possible.