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They specify a location on the Earth's surface.
It distorts size but preserves angles for navigation.
It causes a difference between true north and magnetic north.
Rhumb lines maintain a constant angle, while great circles represent the shortest path.
It involves calculating position based on speed, time, and distance.
They provide essential information for safe navigation.
Responsible for the ship's safety and navigation decisions.
A reference system for determining geographic coordinates.
It is based on the Earth's circumference, equal to 1.852 kilometers.
It simplifies calculations by approximating the Earth as a sphere.
It is where the magnetic field is horizontal.
True course is based on true north, while magnetic course uses magnetic north.
It measures the vessel's speed through water.
It is the error in compass readings caused by local magnetic fields.
To correct compass deviations for accurate navigation.
It indicates direction relative to magnetic north.
To ensure adherence to the planned course and make adjustments.
It may lead to navigational errors and potential hazards.
It provides stable directional information unaffected by magnetic fields.
It serves as the prime meridian for global navigation.