Maritime

Coastal Piloting and Modern Aids

A set of 10 medium-difficulty questions for mariners and enthusiasts, testing practical knowledge of chartwork, tides, and electronic aids.

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1
When correcting a magnetic compass heading to a true heading, what term describes the angular difference between True North and Magnetic North for a given location?
Question 1
2
According to IALA Maritime Buoyage System A, which statement is correct for lateral marks?
Question 2
3
On a relative motion radar display, what does the range of a target represent?
Question 3
4
In current sailing, the term 'set' is defined as:
Question 4
5
What does the term 'chart datum' signify on a nautical chart?
Question 5
6
For a voyage between Tokyo and San Francisco, which type of route generally offers the shortest distance?
Question 6
7
When using electronic charts (ECDIS/ECS), a critical setting that must match the paper chart to avoid position inaccuracies is:
Question 7
8
In coastal navigation, how should the interval between positional fixes typically change when approaching a congested waterway in reduced visibility?
Question 8
9
To find the complete characteristic (e.g., Fl(2) 15s 24M) of a lighthouse not fully detailed on the chart, a navigator should consult:
Question 9
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What is the principal function of a Notice to Mariners issued by a hydrographic office?
Question 10

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Coastal Piloting and Modern Aids

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When correcting a magnetic compass heading to a true heading, what term describes the angular difference between True North and Magnetic North for a given location?

According to IALA Maritime Buoyage System A, which statement is correct for lateral marks?

On a relative motion radar display, what does the range of a target represent?

In current sailing, the term 'set' is defined as:

What does the term 'chart datum' signify on a nautical chart?

For a voyage between Tokyo and San Francisco, which type of route generally offers the shortest distance?

When using electronic charts (ECDIS/ECS), a critical setting that must match the paper chart to avoid position inaccuracies is:

In coastal navigation, how should the interval between positional fixes typically change when approaching a congested waterway in reduced visibility?

To find the complete characteristic (e.g., Fl(2) 15s 24M) of a lighthouse not fully detailed on the chart, a navigator should consult:

What is the principal function of a Notice to Mariners issued by a hydrographic office?

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