Clearing Bearings: How to Mark It in the Passage Plans for Safe Navigation

Опубликовано: 26 Июль 2026
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This video shows how to mark clearing bearings in our passage plan. It shows two ways how to use clearing bearings for safe navigation.

Clearing bearing is a navigational technique used to ensure a vessel's safe passage around hazards or dangers, such as shoals, rocks, or other obstructions while sailing. It involves drawing a bearing line on a paper chart or an electronic navigational chart from a prominent point, landmark, or any conspicuous object to the safe side of the danger area.
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