Nav Terms

Question 1

Reciprocal Bearing

Answer 1

A bearing that is 180 degrees from given bearing

Question 2

Relative Bearing

Answer 2

Bearing relative to the heading of the vessel, usually measured from 000 degrees at the heading clockwise through 360 degrees. Direction measured with reference to the ships longitudinal axis. Convert relative bearing to true bearing before plotting on a MOBOARD.
(TB=SH+RB)

Question 3

Target Angle

Answer 3

The relative bearing of your ship from another ship. How that ship sees you.

Question 4

True Bearing

Answer 4

Direction measured bearing relative to true north.