Question 1098Navigation General

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The navigable semicircle of a tropical storm in the South Indian Ocean is located on which side of the storm's track?

A Front
B Left
C Right
D Rear
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) Right. In the Southern Hemisphere, the navigable semicircle of a tropical storm is located on the right side of the storm's track. This is due to the Coriolis effect, which causes winds to rotate counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere. As a result, the strongest winds and most hazardous conditions are found in the right semicircle of the storm. The other options are incorrect because the navigable semicircle is not located on the front, left, or rear side of the storm's track in the Southern Hemisphere. The location of the navigable semicircle is a critical piece of knowledge for mariners operating in tropical storm conditions.

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USCG Navigation Rules (COLREGS) 33 CFR Navigation Rules USCG National Maritime Center
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