Question 1379Navigation General70% to pass
A vessel's position should be plotted using bearings of _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) fixed known objects on shore.
To plot a vessel's position, fixed known objects on shore should be used as references. This is in accordance with navigation principles and the requirements for obtaining a U.S. Coast Guard Captain's License. Using bearings of fixed, known objects on shore, such as landmarks or navigational aids, provides the most reliable and accurate way to determine the vessel's position. The other options, such as using bearings of fixed objects (which may not be known) or buoys (which can be unreliable or move), are not the preferred method for position plotting on the Captain's License examination.
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