Question 1359Navigation General70% to pass
You are heading in a northerly direction when you come across an easterly current. Your vessel will _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) be pushed to starboard.
When a vessel encounters a current flowing in a different direction than the vessel's heading, the current will push the vessel in the direction of the current. In this case, since the vessel is heading in a northerly direction and encounters an easterly current, the current will push the vessel to the right, or starboard side.
The other options are incorrect because: A) the vessel would be pushed to starboard, not port; B) the vessel's course would be affected by the current; and C) the engine speed would not necessarily decrease, as the vessel may need to increase engine power to maintain its intended course against the current.
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