Question 439Navigation General

The correct answer is A) General charts. General charts are intended for coastwise navigation outside of outlying reefs and shoals. They provide a broad, comprehensive view of the coastline and are suitable for planning voyages and navigating in open waters. General charts cover a larger geographic area compared to other chart types like coastal or approach charts, which are more focused on specific near-shore areas. The other options are not correct because: B) Sailing charts are more specialized for sailing vessel navigation, C) Approach charts are intended for navigation in the vicinity of ports and harbors, and D) Coastal charts cover a narrower band of the coastline closer to shore.