Question 1462Navigation General70% to pass
What is the relative bearing of an object broad on the port beam?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) 270°.
An object that is broad on the port beam has a relative bearing of 270°. This is because the port beam is the side of the vessel to the left when facing the bow, and an object that is "broad" on the port beam is at a right angle (90°) to the vessel's heading, which corresponds to a relative bearing of 270°.
The other answer choices are incorrect because 315° would be forward of the port beam, 235° would be aft of the port beam, and 300° would be between the port beam and the port bow.
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