The Benguela Current flows in a __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — NW'ly direction along the SW coast of Africa
The Benguela Current is a broad, cold ocean current that flows in a northwesterly direction along the southwest coast of Africa as part of the South Atlantic gyre. Deck officers must account for this persistent set when running parallel to the Namibian and Angolan coastlines.
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