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You are in open water and clear conditions. You are approaching the pilot station when you hear this signal from a vessel ahead of you. What does it signify?
That the vessel is operating astern propulsion.
That the vessel is altering his course to starboard.
That the vessel is picking up his pilot.
That the vessel is starting his engine and resuming his passage.
What is the purpose of a fire wire?
A wire for handling fire buckets.
A wire for pulling burning ships off the pier.
A wire for securing the Fire Tug alongside a burning ship.
A wire for pulling fire-hoses up to the top bridge.
What is important to check when transferring a position from the GPS receiver to a paper chart?
Ensure that the chart has been corrected up to date.
The chart datum is correct for the area the vessel is located.
That the chart datum is also WGS84 or there are corrections.
That it is a “2D” fix and the antenna height is set correctly.
What, by definition in the International Collision Regulations, is a “vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre”?
A vessel which through some exceptional circumstance is unable to manoeuvre as required by the Rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel.
A vessel which because of her draught in relation to the available depth of navigable water is restricted in her ability to deviate from her course and keep out of the way of another vessel.
A vessel engaged in underwater work, such as the laying, picking up or servicing of a pipeline, or which is in support of diving operations, performing dredging and mine-clearance or is deploying or recovering a pilot.
A vessel which from the nature of her work is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre as required by the Rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel.
The tug has been released and is all clear. As officer in charge of that operation, should this be reported and to whom?
Reported all clear to the Bridge.
No need for reporting as the order was given from the bridge.
Report all clear to the tug.
Report all clear to the Engine Room.
How can the effects of Squat be minimized, when a ship is proceeding in shallow water?
Put a small forward trim on the vessel as this stops squat.
Maintain a speed of about six (6) knots and use minimal rudder when manoeuvring.
Enter the shallow water with a stern trim and proceed at a moderate speed.
Maintain a slow speed just sufficient to maintain steerage.
The lights here show those that must be exhibited by a vessel engaged in towing, as per rule 24 of the International Collision Regulations. But how long is the tow behind this vessel?
It is more than 50 metres but less than 200 metres.
It is less than 200 metres.
What type of vessel is this and from what direction are you seeing it?
This is a vessel engaged in fishing other than trawling, making way through the water, with outlying gear extending more than 150 m in the direction of the all-round red light. I am seeing her from astern.
This is a vessel engaged in pilotage duties at anchor. I am looking at her port side.
This is a vessel engaged in fishing other than trawling, making way through the water, with outlying gear extending more than 150 m in the direction of the all-round white light. I am looking at her port side.
This is a vessel engaged in pilotage operations, deploying or recovering a pilot. I am looking at her port side.
What is happening here?
These are two vessels engaged in fishing (pair trawling), showing the additional voluntary signals for shooting nets.
These are two vessels engaged in fishing, using purse-seine gear. The searchlights are simply working lights.
This is a vessel engaged in towing a disabled tow, restricted in its ability to manoeuvre, with a searchlight used to highlight the location of the tow.
These are two vessels engaged in fishing (pair trawling), showing the additional volutary signals for hauling nets.
Which approved publication should be used by a seafarer to help overcome any misunderstanding in communications?
Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary.
The (ISC) Bridge Procedures Guide.
The (IMO) Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP) booklet.
The Oxford Concise Dictionary.
The ship’s rudder is full over when the ship’s engines are full ahead. Will the turning effect (lift force) of the rudder be changed when the engine is stopped?
No, the lift force is unaffected by the speed of the propeller.
Yes, the lift force will be dramatically reduced when the engines are stopped.
Yes, the lift or turning force will be reduced to about 50 % of the original lift force when the engines are stopped.
No, the turning force applied by the rudder will be maintained within about 90 % of the lift force when going full ahead.
Visual signals are used by aircraft in search and rescue operations to direct ships towards a casualty. The signals shown here are part of a sequence. What does it indicate?
The aircraft is directing a vessel towards the casualty.
The aircraft is short on fuel and is returning to base.
The assistance of your vessel is no longer required.
The casualty is sighted and will require medical assistance.
You are on a sailing vessel, underway in open water. This vessel is sighted on the starboard bow, on a steady bearing and the distance is closing. By the International Regulations for the Preventing Collisions at Sea, what action will you follow?
This vessel is clearly a power-driven vessel and I anticipate that the bearing will therefore close and she will pass ahead at a safe distance.
Risk of collision is deemed to exist and, as the other vessel is on a steady bearing on my starboard side, I am required to keep out of the way. I will make a broad alteration of course to starboard.
By Rule 18, a power-driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of a sailing vessel. I will maintain my course and speed, but will continue to monitor situation to ensure the other vessel takes avoiding action.
Risk of collision is deemed to exist and, as the other vessel is on a steady bearing on my starboard side, I will maintain my course and speed.
When should a ship’s officer use some of the English language found in the IMO’s publication “Standard Marine Communication Phrases”?
When talking on the VHF between ships of differing flag states.
When giving orders to a multi-national bridge team.
In circumstances described in all of the answers provided.
When talking between ship and shore in a foreign land.
When using the echo sounder in a river the soundings indicated may be incorrect, what would be the most probable cause of the error?
The density of the water.
There should be no error with a properly working echo sounder.
The strength of the tide and current in the river.
Which statement best describes how land moves, if at all, on an ECDIS set in North-up, relative motion mode?
Land is stopped with the vessel symbol moving across the sea floor.
Land on the chart screen moves relative to the ship symbol.
The land is always in the middle of the screen.
This is a feature only seen on radar displays.
The ship is sailing in shallow water with reduced Under Keel Clearance. If the ship is steaming with the engines at full RPM, what would be the speed in comparison to the speed achieved in deep water?
It would be very difficult to maintain full deep sea RPM on the engines and therefore difficult to assess the speed.
Which of the answers best summarises the information which should be provided for the bridge Officer of the Watch within an effective Voyage plan?
Contingency arrangements in case of problems.
Expected prevailing wind and weather.
Courses to steer; distance off dangers; parallel index lines; expected currents; prevailing winds; distance between alteration points.
All of the suggested answers.
Can the OOW be the sole lookout?
When the visibility is good and the ship is in the middle of the ocean where there is very little shipping.
Never should the Officer of the Watch be the only lookout.
During daylight when visibility and traffic allows.
Only if the ARPA radar is set onto Auto Acquisition with an audio alarm sounding when a ship is detected.
You are approaching a port in a snowstorm. You hear this signal. What kind of vessel is it and what is it doing?
It comes from a vessel engaged in pilotage duties at anchor, over 100 metres in length.
It comes from a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.
It comes from a vessel at anchor, less than 100 metres in length.
It comes from a vessel engaged in pilotage duties and it is making way through the water.
What sound signal shall be used on ship’s whistle when there is a man overboard?
4 long blasts repeatedly.
3 long blasts repeatedly.
6 long blasts repeatedly.
5 long blasts repeatedly.
You are on a power-driven vessel underway in open water. This vessel is sighted wide on the port bow. It’s bearing is opening, but its distance is closing rapidly. Which of the following is a correct assessment of the situation and the action to be taken?
Risk of collision is deemed to exist and I will make a broad alteration of course to starboard, sounding one short blast. I will re-assess the situation when the alteration is carried out.
Risk of collision is deemed not to exist and I will maintain my course and speed. I will continue to monitor the situation.
Risk of collision is a possibility. I will maintain my course and speed for now, but be prepared for an alteration of course to port if the CPA seems to be less than 0,2 nm as we draw closer.
Risk of collision is deemed not to exist. However, to be sure of a safe passing distance, I will reduce my speed to allow the other vessel to pass ahead.
What is the correct understanding of the term “a ship with good Directional Stability”?
A ship when swinging, will continue to swing even after the rudder is returned to amidships.
The ship will shear away from its heading if not controlled.
A ship moving forwards with the rudder amidships, will continue in a straight line.
A ship will always follow in the direction that the rudder is put.
What are the main advantages to the Navstar, Glonas and Galileo satellite navigation systems?
If a vessel uses any one of them, there is no need to practice other forms of navigation.
These satellite systems give world-wide coverage 24 hours a day.
They are all made specifically for ships and marine operations.
Satellite navigation systems also give information about weather and wave conditions.
The ship is drifting in the open sea with a temporary engine breakdown. The ship is equipped with GPS navigation equipment. What should the bridge Officer of the Watch do in this situation?
All of the possible answers.
Keep a good lookout for other ships.
Plot the direction and rate of drift and predict the ships position for the period while the ship is “Not Under Command”.
Display the “Not under Command” signal and switch off the normal steaming lights.
What action should the Officer of the Watch (OOW) take if he is forced to make a major deviation from the voyage plan?
There is no special action necessary.
Make an appropriate entry in the Log Book.
Check that the deviation will not lead into danger.
The ship has a single fixed pitch right-handed propeller and is going astern as illustrated. What is the most likely way the ship will react in these circumstances?
The ship will go straight astern and the heading will remain approximately the same.
The stern will fall off to starboard, making the heading swing to port.
The stern will “back” into the wind and the ship’s heading will swing to starboard.
The bow will “seek” the wind and the ship will swing to port.
When making a new pilot ladder onboard the ship, which of the following ropes would be best suited as the side ropes on which the steps are fastened?
With the Master on the bridge, when is the Officer of the Watch officially relieved of their responsibility for the vessel?
It varies from deep sea to pilotage operations and is never very clear.
As soon as the Master enters the bridge.
When the Master starts giving steering orders.
When the Master informs the Officer of the Watch that he is taking over the “con”.
What is the probable cause of an error in position of the ship obtained from the GPS system?
A three dimensional instead of a two dimensional position output.
Abnormal sun spot activity causing unusual radiation effects.
Incorrect height of the antenna.
All of the suggested answers.
What is the two letter signal, to be used by flags, radiotelephony or radiotelegraphy, meaning “Calling All Ships”?
When should gangway nets be rigged?
Between sunset and sunrise.
Whenever the gangway is regarded as unsafe.
When it is deemed necessary by the Master of the Chief Officer.
Whenever the gangway is rigged.
What could be the reason for the magnetic compass to swing through large angles when the ship is rolling in a seaway?
The heeling error magnets are upside down and/or not in the correct position.
The Coefficient B determined by the Compass Corrector at the last dry-dock was not correctly calculated.
The error due to deviation is large for that ships heading.
The induced magnetism from the earth’s magnetic field is very strong in that area.
What is the situation of this vessel?
This vessel is not under command, but is making way through the water.
This is a vessel constrained by her draft.
This vessel is not under command and stopped in the water.
Who is responsible for the number and the position of any tugs to be used during a mooring operation?
The Pilot is fully responsible for the number and use of tugs within the port area.
The Master, with consideration of the advice of the pilot.
The Port Authority will dictate the tug requirements and their use within the port limits.
It will be only the wind speed that will determine the required number of tugs and how they are used.
Which method is used to make a physical connection between a rescue vessel and a wreck?
What are the two parts of the magnetic compass error?
Permanent and induced magnetism.
The latitude and longitude.
The following vessels are all required to make the same sound signal when in or near an area of restricted visibility: a vessel not under command; a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre; a vessel constrained by her draught/a sailing vessel; a vessel engaged in fishing; a vessel engaged in towing or pushing another vessel. What is that signal?
One prolonged blast, followed by two short blasts, at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.
One prolonged blast, followed by two short blasts, at intervals of not more than 1 minute.
One prolonged blast at intervals at not more than 2 minutes.
Two prolonged blasts, followed by one short blast, at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.
You are proceeding along a narrow channel in front of another vessel, both heading for port. You hear this signal from the vessel behind you. What does it mean?
I am faster than you. Get out of the way.
I intend to overtake you on your port side.
I am operating astern propulsion.
I intend to overtake you on your starboard side.
This vessel is sighted ahead and slightly to port. What is her situation? What will you do?
This is a vessel engaged in fishing vessel, with her nets fast on a obstruction. I will keep out of the way by rule 18 of the International Collision Regulations.
This is a vessel not under command at anchor.
This is a vessel aground. She appears to have been headed to starboard of my track and I will therefore alter course to port, passing under her stern.
This vessel is aground. I will navigate with extreme caution given the nature of the hazard.
Where can a ship expect an act of piracy to take place?
At the south end of the Red Sea.
Where can the size of the Magnetic Compass Error be found?
By reference to the last entry in the Compass Error Log Book.
By taking a transit bearing of two fixed geographical positions and comparing it with the bearing of the same points on the chart.
On the chart in the centre of the compass rose or by reference to the Variation chart, taking into account the annual changes.
By taking the error from the Deviation Table on the bridge.
What can be used to reduce the effect of the state of sea-water?
The ship’s engine is going astern and the ship is piking up sternway. The rudder is amidships and the ship has a single, right-handed, fixed pitch propeller. What would be expected to happen?
The ship will move astern at an increasing speed and the stern start to swing off to starboard.
The ship will probably start to change heading to port and stern speed will increase.
The ship will probably go straight astern without a change in heading and the stern speed will increase.
The ship will probably start to change heading to starboard and stern speed will increase.
You are in an area of restricted visibility and hear this signal. It is repeated at 2 minutes intervals. What does it indicate?
That there is another vessel in the vicinity and that she has just altered course to port.
That there is another vessel nearby, that she is underway, but stopped and making no way through the water.
That there are two more vessels nearby.
That there is another vessel nearby, but that she is at anchor.
What is “AIR DRAUGHT”, in the figure?
Air draught is indicated by C, in the figure.
Air draught is indicated by D, in the figure.
Air draught is indicated by A, in the figure.
Air draught is indicated by B, in the figure.
What are the three possible types of messages seen when there is an ECDIS alert?
Either an Alarm, an Indication or a Caution.
Either an Alarm, a Warning or an Information.
Either an Alarm, a Warning or a Caution.
Either an Alarm, an Indication or a Caution.
Is the location of a vessel’s standard compass binnacle critical?
Yes, it should be away from major electrical power cables.
Yes, it should be on the fore and aft centreline of the ship.
Yes, for the reasons stated in all of the suggested answers.
Yes, it should be sited on a non-metallic base if possible.
How can a new officer, just boarding a ship, ensure that he knows the location and operation of all navigational and safety equipment and take account of the operating limitations of such equipment?
By using the equipment on regular watchkeeping duties.
By following the standard company Induction procedures for a bridge watchkeeping officer.
The certificate of competency will ensure the officer has suitable competence in operating the bridge equipment.
By asking other officers and practicing with the use of the equipment.
A ship is navigating in the Caribbean in August when it receives the warning of a Hurricane. To determine the centre of the storm the Master uses “Buys Ballot’s Law” and faces the wind. On what side of the Master would the low pressure area be located?
This is not a suitable method to use with a Hurricane.
After passage planning with ECDIS, how should the route be checked for safety?
Investigate the displayed waypoint list after it is printed out.
Transfer the ECDIS plan onto paper charts.
Using the ECDIS route checker and by visually sighting all along it.
Using the ECDIS route and geometry checker only.
Which part of the magnetic compass error changes with a change in the course steered?
All of the suggested answers.
Once a ship (equipped with self-stowing auto-tension winches) is moored alongside a loading or discharging berth, how is it recommended that the winches are set?
The “spring” winches be left in the auto-tension mode and all other winches with the manual brake on.
The “breastline” and “headline” winches be left in the auto-tension mode and spring winches with manual brake on.
All winches to be left with the manual brake on and out of gear.
All mooring winches be left in “auto-tension” mode.
What can be a cause of error observed on a gyro compass reading?
Large values of variation caused by the gyro pole.
Incorrectly set heading and speed values.
Fluctuations in the magnetism around the compass.
Incorrectly set latitude and speed values.
The IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases are recommended to be used when the ship’s Officer is verbally talking to whom?
When giving orders on board with other seafarers.
When talking on the VHF between ships.
When talking between ship and shore personnel.
In circumstances described in all of the answers provided.
Who is ultimately responsible for the voyage plan?
The Second Officer as the official Navigation officer.
The Officer of the Watch (OOW) on duty.
The ship owner will provide overall parameters within which the ship must follow.
What are the required data inputs into most gyro compasses to reduce any possible compass error?
Maximum helm angle and rolling period.
All of the data in the suggested answers.
Where would the “pivot point” be considered to be located when the ship is proceeding at full speed ahead and there is no wind or current?
At about 1/6 of the ship’s length from the bow.
At a position near the stern of the ship.
At about 1/6 of the ship’s length from the stern.
What sound signal can be made when nearing a bend in a river, with the view around the bend obscured by an intervening obstruction?
According to rule 12 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions, in the situation illustrated, which sailing vessel (A or B) must keep out of the way of the other?
Sailing vessel B must out of the way of sailing vessel A.
Sailing vessel A must out of the way of sailing vessel B.
Both sailing vessels are required to take avoiding action.
The upwind sailing vessel must keep out of the way of the downwind sailing vessel.
What is correct UTC in this example? Approx. Pos: N49° 51′ W35° 23′, zone +2, Local Time 0900.
You are in an area of restricted visibility. You hear this sound signal. What does it mean?
That there is a vessel in distress nearby.
That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity.
That there is a vessel aground in the vicinity.
That there is a vessel engaged in underwater operations in the vicinity. She has divers down.
A man is reported to have fallen overboard and the Officer of the Watch releases the lifebuoy and starts a man overboard manoeuvre, who are the first persons onboard he should inform?
The crew quarters for extra lookouts.
Chief Officer and lifeboat party.
A balanced rudder has some of the rudder area forward of the rudder axis. About how much area should this be to call it a balanced rudder?
When fastening synthetic fibre ropes such as polypropylene on bitts, for safety and better rope control it is recommended to:
Make it fast in a figure of eight fashion, fig. 3.
Make it fast with round turns on the leading bitt alone, fig. 1.
Make two round turns fast on the leading bitt and then figure of eight on both bitts, fig. 4.
Make it fast on the second bitt alone, fig. 2.
If whistles are fitted on a vessel at a distance apart of more than 100 metres, will manoeuvring and warning signals, as defined by rule 34 of the International regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, be given on one or both whistles?
Manoeuvring signals will be given only on the forward whistle; warning signals will be given on both whistles simultaneously.
They shall first be given on the forward whistle, followed by the after whistle, with a 5 second interval in between.
They shall be given on one whistle only.
They shall be given on both whistles simultaneously.
When the temperature of the air increases with height it is known as a “Temperature Inversion” and may influence the performance of some instruments on the ship. What should the bridge Officer of the Watch be prepared to happen?
The GPS may give errors of position because of interference of incoming signals from the satellites.
The radar will be show abnormal sea clutter as the pulse is trapped by the inversion.
Abnormal ranges of VHF RT and Second Trace Returns on the radar.
The bearings obtained from the Directional Finder (DF) will not be as accurate as normal.
How can the effects of Squat be minimized, when a ship is proceeding in shallow water?
Maintain a speed of about 6 knots and use minimal rudder when manoeuvring.
Enter the shallow water with a stern trim and proceed at a moderate speed.
Maintain a slow speed just sufficient to maintain steerage.
Decrease the speed and keep this ship to the centre of the channel where the water is probably deepest.
What radar device assists in the detection and location of a survival craft?
A personal locator beacon.
What actions should the Officer of the Watch take when the ship’s steering gear fails?
Display the NUC signal and consider stopping the engines.
Request the engine room to check the steering gear.
All of the suggested answers.
Call the Master and advise him of the situation.
What would be considered the most favourable heading of a ship when launching a lifeboat?
The ship should steer about 100° of the prevailing weather and sea with the boat to be launched on the leeside.
The ship should lie stopped in the water with the weather on the opposite side to the boat to be launched.
The ship should steer about 30° off the prevailing weather and sea with the boat to be launch on the leeside.
The ship should steer with the prevailing weather and sea on the beam and the boat to be launch on the leeside.
When navigating using the GPS, how does the GPS display indicate when the accuracy of the displayed position is reduced?
A large “Correction Factor” number is displayed on the screen.
The GPS display is always very accurate and does not give any indication of lack of accuracy.
A large HDOP value is displayed on the screen.
The GPS display flashes and sounds an alarm.
With a pilot ladder, the lowest spreader shall be the 5th step from the bottom. At what interval should there be further spreaders upwards on the ladder?
At intervals not exceeding 9 steps.
At intervals not exceeding 12 steps.
It does not matter where the spreaders are fitted.
At intervals not exceeding 15 steps.
Which of the following answers correctly specify the following most common rudders? a) UNBALANCED, b) BALANCED, c) SEMI-BALANCED and d) UNDERHUNG BALANCED. i. e. The number in the picture is related to the letter adjacent to the name of the rudder.
1 = d, 2 = a, 3 = b and 4 = c.
1 = b, 2 = c, 3 = d and 4 = a.
1 = c, 2 = d, 3 = a and 4 = b.
1 = a, 2 = b, 3 = c and 4 = d.
What actions should be taken by the Officer of the Watch if the ship’s steering system totally fails?
All of the suggested answers.
Display the NUC signal and stop the engine(s).
Call the Master and advise them of the situation.
Request the engine room to check the steering system.
The positions of the ship provided by the GPS receiver should always be verified by other means. Which of the following suggested methods would be the most accurate?
Bearing and distance from a navigational buoy.
Radar bearings of three distinctive shore objects.
A DR updated position from the last reliable one.
Radar ranges of three distinctive shore objects.
What is the correct understanding of the term “Block Coefficient” as applied to a ship?
The coefficient of a Block and Tackle.
The restriction of a valve in a pipe to the flow of fluid through that pipe.
The comparisons of the underwater shape of the ship, to a rectangular block of the same extreme dimensions.
The ratio of the waterplane shape of the ship to a rectangle of the same extreme dimensions.
What is the correct understanding of the term “bank effect”? If a ship was approaching the bank at an angle, what would be the effect on the ship?
The vessel’s bow is pushed away from the bank.
The whole vessel would continue straight towards the bank and would require a large helm order to avoid going aground.
The vessel’s stern is pushed away from the bank.
The vessel’s bow is attracted by the bank.
This vessel is encountered at the mouth of a river. According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions and the illustrated shapes, what type of vessel is it?
This is a vessel engaged in dredging or underwater operations. The two balls in a vertical line indicate the side on which an obstruction exists; the two diamonds in a vertical line indicate the side on which it is safe to pass; the ball/diamond/ ball in a vertical line indicate that the vessel is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.
This is a vessel engaged in dredging or underwater operations. The two balls in a vertical line indicate the side on which it is safe to pass; the two diamonds in a vertical line indicate the side on which an obstruction exists; the ball/diamond/ball indicate that the vessel is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.
Which of the four calculations illustrated is the correct one to determine the latitude of the observer when the sun is on the meridian?
Calculation 3 is correct.
Calculation 1 is correct.
Calculation 4 is correct.
Calculation 2 is correct.