What is Course Made Good?
Course Made Good The actual path of a vessel over the ground, as determined by position fixes, regardless of set or drift.
Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG
How is “Course Made Good” Used in Practice?
Navigation officer to captain: Our course made good over the last hour is two one zero degrees, with set and drift from the southwest.
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Who Needs to Know This Term?
- Deck Officers
- Engine Officers
- Masters
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The actual path of a vessel over the ground, as determined by position fixes, regardless of set or drift.
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