Your vessel is steering course 299°psc, variation for... - USCG Navigation Problems

Your vessel is steering course 299°psc, variation for the area is 7°W, and deviation is 4°W. The wind is from the southwest, producing a 3° leeway. What true course are you making good?

A 296°T

B 299°T

C 313°T

D 291°T

AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) 291°T. To calculate the true course, we need to apply the variation and deviation to the compass course, and then account for the leeway. The vessel is steering a compass course of 299°psc. Applying the variation of 7°W and the deviation of 4°W, the magnetic course is 299° - 7° - 4° = 288°M. With a leeway of 3° to the southwest, the true course being made good is 288° + 3° = 291°T. The other options are incorrect because they do not properly account for the variation, deviation, and leeway factors in the calculation.

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Your vessel is steering course 299°psc, variation for the area is 7°W, and deviation is 4°W. The wind is from the southwest, producing a 3° leeway. What true course are you making good?