Which information captures where the vessel started and where it intends to go?

Which information captures where the vessel started and where it intends to go?

• A. Point of departure and destination
• B. Vessel name
• C. Tide information
• D. Last port of call

Answer: (A)

Identifying the voyage's origin and its intended destination. The information that captures both is the point of departure and destination—the starting location of the voyage and the planned end point. This pair is used in voyage planning and tracking to communicate the route. The vessel name identifies the ship itself but does not convey where it’s going. Tide information describes current environmental conditions rather than the movement plan. The last port of call indicates the most recent port visited, not where the voyage began or where it is headed next. So, the terms that specify both start and planned end best fit the question.

Identifying the voyage's origin and its intended destination. The information that captures both is the point of departure and destination—the starting location of the voyage and the planned end point. This pair is used in voyage planning and tracking to communicate the route. The vessel name identifies the ship itself but does not convey where it’s going. Tide information describes current environmental conditions rather than the movement plan. The last port of call indicates the most recent port visited, not where the voyage began or where it is headed next. So, the terms that specify both start and planned end best fit the question.