Generally speaking, a ship steaming across the North... - USCG Navigation General

Generally speaking, a ship steaming across the North Pacific from Japan to Seattle is likely to experience _______________.

A favorable currents for practically the entire crossing

B variable currents having no significant effect on the total steaming time

C favorable currents in the summer months and adverse currents in the winter months

D adverse currents for practically the entire crossing

AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) favorable currents for practically the entire crossing. This is because the North Pacific is dominated by the North Pacific Current, which flows eastward from Asia towards North America. This current, also known as the Pacific Drift, provides generally favorable currents for ships traveling from Japan to the Pacific Northwest coast of the United States. The other answer choices are incorrect because B) the currents in the North Pacific can have a significant effect on the total steaming time, C) the currents do not vary significantly between summer and winter, and D) the currents are not adverse for the entire crossing, but rather favorable due to the prevailing North Pacific Current.

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Question 1415Navigation General

Generally speaking, a ship steaming across the North Pacific from Japan to Seattle is likely to experience _______________.

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