About Lesson
Fore Bearing (FB) and Back Bearing (BB)
- FB: Bearing in the direction of progress.
- BB: Bearing in the opposite direction.
Formulas
a) In WCB System
BB = FB ±1800
BB=FB±1800
- Add 180° if FB < 180°
- Subtract 180° if FB > 180°
b) In QB System
FB |
BB |
N θ E |
S θ W |
S θ E |
N θ W |
S θ W |
N θ E |
N θ W |
S θ E |