Advanced Navigation Quiz for Experienced Sailors

A rigorous assessment covering precise techniques and modern tools used at sea.

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Difficulty:HARD

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CategoryMaritime
DifficultyHARD
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Quiz Questions

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  1. 1

    When sailing in the Northern Hemisphere, which method yields the most accurate latitude using the altitude of Polaris?

    Question 1
  2. 2

    A navigator sets the ship’s chronometer to Greenwich Mean Time. At local apparent noon the chronometer reads 18:45. What is the ship’s approximate longitude east of Greenwich?

    Question 2
  3. 3

    Which AIS message type conveys the vessel’s static identification and dimensions?

    Question 3
  4. 4

    In dead reckoning, if a ship travels 15 knots for 4 hours on a true course of 090°, what is the estimated eastward displacement in nautical miles?

    Question 4
  5. 5

    A magnetic compass shows a bearing of 045° when the true bearing to a lighthouse is 050°. What is the compass deviation?

    Question 5
  6. 6

    If a tidal stream sets a vessel 2 knots to the north while the intended course is due west at 12 knots, what is the true heading the helmsman should steer to maintain the westward track?

    Question 6

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