Question 492Navigation General

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You are planning to enter an unfamiliar U.S. port. Which publication provides information about channel depths, dangers, obstructions, anchorages, and marine facilities available in that port?

A American Practical Navigator
B Notice to Mariners
C Coast Pilot
D Sailing Directions
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) Coast Pilot. The Coast Pilot is the publication that provides detailed information about channel depths, dangers, obstructions, anchorages, and marine facilities in U.S. ports and waterways. It is considered the primary reference for navigational information for mariners planning to enter unfamiliar ports. The other options, while useful for navigation, do not contain the specific port-level details found in the Coast Pilot.

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