FIXING THE SHIP Flashcards
1
Q
How do you select a fix?
A
- Large angle separation between fixing (>20)
- Points that are close as possible to the ship
- Caution reciprocal bearing
2
Q
When taking a fix, which point should you start with?
A
slow bearing movement first (ahead and astern)
3
Q
Why use shoot-up?
A
- marks for the next fix;
- marks relevant to the passage;
- Marking buoys (floating objects) in their charted position.
4
Q
When plotting the fix, where should aim the arrow?
A
arrow away from the object (ship)
5
Q
True or False? When using transit, only one more point is needed to obtain a fix
A
True, a transit equates to “two lines of bearing”.
