If a TRS is detected, explain how the Master may ascertain the

vessel's position relative to the storm path by onboard observations.

(Q.3a / June,'93)
Master should heave to and take observation of true wind
direction.
Once the direction and force of wind have been ascertained, he
should employ "BUY BALLOTS LAW" to estimate the storm
centre and this would provide a relative bearing of the storm
centre, i.e. in the southern hemisphere and with the observer facing
the wind, take a bearing 8 compass points to the left and take a
bearing 12 compass points to the left. The centre of the storm lies
between these two bearings.
The force of wind being experienced by the vessel would also
indicate the range of the ship from the storm, i.e.
150 miles from centre -- 7 force wind;
125 miles from centre -- 8 force wind;
75 miles from centre -- 10 force wind.
The semi circle in which the vessel is situated by observation of
the true wind shift;
in the Southern Hemisphere,
if the wind is veering, the vessel is in Navigable Semicircle (NSC)
if the wind is backing, the vessel is in Dangerous Semicircle (DSC)
Vessel's position would also be indicated by direction of swell
and associated weather, satellite pictures and facsimile charts.