How should a vessel spotted at 45° relative...

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How should a vessel spotted at 45° relative be reported?

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How should a vessel spotted at 45° relative be reported?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Relationship between degrees and points on the compass (1 point = 11.25°) • Standard relative bearing terminology (ahead, bow, broad, beam, quarter, abaft the beam) • Meaning of starboard vs port relative bearings

💭 Think About

• Convert 45° relative into points on the compass using the standard conversion and see which option uses that terminology correctly. • Think about where the beam is located in degrees relative (forward vs abaft the beam) and whether 45° is before or after the beam. • Match the phrase that best describes a contact that is clearly forward of the beam, but not right on the bow.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify how many degrees are in one point on the compass. • Confirm that the beam is at 90° relative, so anything less than that is forward of the beam. • Check that the wording in the choice you like correctly reflects a contact forward of the beam on the starboard side and not aft.

Question 1 of 27070

How should a vessel spotted at 45° relative be reported?

4 points forward of starboard bow

Broad on the starboard bow

On the starboard beam

4 points abaft the starboard beam