Question 494Navigation General

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Which publication contains information on navigation regulations, landmarks, channels, anchorages, tides, currents, and clearances of bridges for Chesapeake Bay?

A Light List
B Sailing Directions
C Pilot Charts
D Coast Pilot
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) Coast Pilot. The Coast Pilot is the authoritative publication published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that contains detailed information on navigation regulations, landmarks, channels, anchorages, tides, currents, and clearances of bridges for specific coastal areas, including the Chesapeake Bay. It is an essential reference for mariners operating in these waters and is required knowledge for the US Coast Guard Captain's License Examinations. The other options are incorrect because: A) Light List contains information on lights and other aids to navigation, B) Sailing Directions provide general navigational information for ocean voyages, and C) Pilot Charts depict prevailing winds, currents, and other oceanographic data, but do not contain the level of detailed local information found in the Coast Pilot.

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