Question 167Navigation General

The correct answer is A) Coast Pilots. Coast Pilots are a series of publications issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that provide detailed descriptions of the U.S. coastline, including information on buoyage systems, weather conditions, port facilities, and navigation instructions. This comprehensive data is essential for mariners navigating U.S. waters, making Coast Pilots the definitive reference for the information required on a Coast Guard Captain's License Examination. The other options are incorrect because: B) Light List covers only information on lighthouses and other navigational aids, C) Port Index is a directory of ports without detailed coastal information, and D) Sailing Directions are similar publications but focus on international waters rather than the U.S. coastline.