Navigation A (coastal)
Coastal chart navigation: latitude/longitude, bearings, distances, magnetic variation and fixing position. The official exam is done on a paper chart.
Start practising freeExam format
- Questions
- 20 questions
- Time
- 90 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Type
- Paper / chart
Exam parameters are based on public sources and may change. Always confirm with the Shipping and Ports Authority.
Topics · 4 questions
- Chart basicsFree
- Compass & variation
Sample questions
1. How many metres are in one nautical mile?
- 1. 1,000
- 2. 1,609
- 3. 1,852
- 4. 2,000
Show answer
1,852One nautical mile = 1,852 m (about one minute of latitude).
2. Distance on a chart is measured on the:
- 1. Latitude scale (side of the chart)
- 2. Longitude scale (top)
- 3. Compass rose
- 4. Depth scale
Show answer
Latitude scale (side of the chart)One minute of latitude = one nautical mile, so distance is measured on the side latitude scale.
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