Deck General USCG Question #221 (Set 7)

A look-out should report objects sighted using __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — relative bearings

Visual contacts must be reported using relative bearings to provide immediate, unambiguous directional context to the bridge team relative to the ship's bow. This ensures rapid identification and acquisition without requiring mental conversion to true or gyro coordinates.

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