General Navigation USCG Question #1804 (Set 56)

A dead reckoning (DR) plot __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — should be started each time the vessel's position is fixed

Standard USCG navigation practices require a new dead reckoning (DR) plot to be initiated immediately whenever a reliable fix is established. This practice resets accumulated errors and provides a fresh baseline for tracking vessel movement, course changes, and speed adjustments.

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