Question 465Navigation General

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All aids to navigation listed in the Mississippi River System Light List are shown as miles from a reference point and on the _______________.

A east or west bank
B left or right ascending bank
C left or right descending bank
D port or starboard side of the vessel
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) left or right descending bank. The mile markers and positions of aids to navigation on the Mississippi River System are referenced to the left or right descending bank. This means that the aids are described in relation to the direction of water flow, with the left and right sides determined by facing downstream. This convention is used throughout the Mississippi River System Light List to provide consistent and clear positioning information for mariners. The other options are incorrect because they do not align with the standard conventions used for the Mississippi River System. Referencing aids to navigation by east/west bank or port/starboard side would not provide the appropriate frame of reference for this inland waterway system.

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