Question 1434Navigation General70% to pass
On an Atlantic Ocean voyage from New York to Durban, South Africa, you should expect the Agulhas Current to present a strong _______________.
AI Explanation
A) head current is the correct answer.
The Agulhas Current is a strong, fast-flowing ocean current that flows southward along the east coast of Africa. When transiting from New York to Durban, South Africa, the Agulhas Current would present a strong head current, meaning it would be flowing in the opposite direction of the vessel's intended course. This would increase the vessel's required power and fuel consumption to maintain the desired speed and course over the ground.
The other options are incorrect because: B) offshore set and D) onshore set refer to the direction the current is setting the vessel, not the strength or direction of the current itself. C) fair or following current is incorrect because the Agulhas Current flows in the opposite direction of the vessel's voyage.
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