Question 1420Navigation General

70% to pass

Your vessel will be entering the navigable waters of the United States. You are required by regulations to _______________.

A have a copy of Radio Navigational Aids
B correct the charts of the area to be transited using the Notice(s) to Mariners or foreign equivalent reasonably available
C test the primary and secondary steering systems no more than 8 hours before entering
D check the magnetic compass for the correct deviation
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) correct the charts of the area to be transited using the Notice(s) to Mariners or foreign equivalent reasonably available. Vessels entering the navigable waters of the United States are required to ensure their nautical charts are up-to-date with the latest corrections from the Notice to Mariners. This is a regulatory requirement to maintain situational awareness and safe navigation. The other options, while potentially good practices, are not specifically required by regulations for vessels entering US waters.

Related Questions
Q352:A safe water daymark has what shape? Q1403:Which current would you encounter on a direct passage from London, England, to ... Q276:In the U.S. Aids to Navigation System, lateral aids as seen entering from seawar... Q1858:A current moving across a lock entrance toward the river or toward the dam is ca... Q1840:What is the relative bearing of an object broad on the port quarter?

Ready to test your knowledge?

Take a Navigation General Practice Exam
Official Resources
USCG Navigation Rules (COLREGS) 33 CFR Navigation Rules USCG National Maritime Center
← Previous All Questions Next →

Want to practice with timed exams?

Download Coast Guard Exams for the full exam experience.

App Store