Question 906Navigation General

The correct answer is C) in the dangerous semicircle. When a hurricane's wind veers steadily, it indicates that the vessel is located in the dangerous semicircle of the storm, where the winds are strongest and the conditions are most hazardous. The dangerous semicircle is the right-hand side of the storm's path, relative to the direction the storm is moving. Vessels in this semicircle will experience increasing wind speeds and a higher risk of damage or capsizing. The other options are incorrect because: A) being in the storm center would mean the winds are relatively calm; B) being directly in the path of the storm would not necessarily indicate the dangerous semicircle; and D) being in the navigable semicircle would mean the winds are less severe.