6-15  Section 6 Target Tracking and AIS 
 
 
 
 
 
Relative Vector Mode 
The relative vector does not represent the true motion of the target, but its relative relation with own 
ship. A target with its relative vector directed to own ship (passing through the CPA limit ring) will be a 
dangerous target. 
In the Relative Vector mode, it can be seen at a glance where the CPA limit of the dangerous target is. 
 
 
 
 
6.4.2.2  Setting vector mode 
1 
Click on the Vector/Past POSN true/relative selector button   
in the other ship information window. 
 
 
 
Each click switches track display mode between [T] and [R]. 
   
 
Vector/Past POSN true/relative selector button 
 
 
The true vector is not displayed. 
Example of Relative Vector Mode