82.

SOLAS (The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea) regulations,Chapter 5, deals with the Safety of
83. What is the crucial aspect in executing a voyage in a safe and efficient way?
84. What is the main purpose of VTS?
85. When a vessel is transiting a canal with locks and intense bridge activities over many hours, what management
86. When handing over the con of a vessel to a pilot, should the Master insist in discussing the passage plan with the
87. Which of the following answers would best define the term "risk"?
88. Who will have the authority to take charge and make appropriate decisions in the event of a vessel emergency
89. You are a Senior Officer of the Watch on vessel "A" and are passing through the Straits of Gibraltar. The vessel's
90. Your vessel is to leave a crowded anchorage making a 180 degrees turn. The ship has a right-handed propeller
91. Two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast on the whistle is a signal which could be sounded by a
92. In a crossing situation on international waters, a short blast by the give-way vessel indicates that the vessel
93. What day-shape is prescribed for a vessel constrained by her draft?
94. A vessel not under command sounds the same fog signal as a vessel __________.
95. Which statement(s) is(are) TRUE concerning light signals?
96. Under what circumstances would an overtaking vessel sound a whistle signal of two prolonged followed by one
97. In which case would an overtaking vessel sound a whistle signal of two prolonged followed by one short blast?
98. When vessels are in sight of one another, two short blasts from one of the vessel means __________.
99. Which vessel may NOT exhibit two red lights in a vertical line?
100. Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" on open waters and will pass without changing course. Vessel "A"
101. Of the vessels listed, which must keep out of the way of all the others?
102. Which vessel would NOT sound a fog signal of one prolonged and two short blasts?
103. You intend to overtake a vessel in a narrow channel, and you intend to pass along the vessel's port side. How
104. A vessel sounds two short blasts. This signal indicates the vessel __________.
105. A vessel sounds one short blast. This signal indicates the vessel __________.
106. You are underway in a narrow channel, and you are being overtaken by a vessel astern. After the overtaking
107. A sailing vessel is overtaking a power-driven vessel in a narrow channel, so as to pass on the power-driven
108. A vessel constrained by her draft may display __________.
109. Two power-driven vessels are meeting. A two blast whistle signal by either vessel means __________.
110. A 20-meter power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside will display__________.
111. Which statement applies to a vessel "constrained by her draft"?
112. A whistle signal of one prolonged, one short, one prolonged and one short blast, is sounded by a vessel
113. Your vessel is backing out of a slip in a harbor and you can see that other vessels are approaching. You should
114. Your vessel is backing out of a slip in a harbor and you can see that other vessels are approaching. You should
115. Which vessel is to keep out of the way of the others?
116. You are in sight of a power-driven vessel that sounds two short blasts of the whistle. This signal means that the
117. You are operating a vessel in a narrow channel. Your vessel must stay within the channel to be navigated safely.
118. Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" on open waters as shown and will pass without changing course. Vessel "A"
119. If you sighted three red lights in a vertical line on another vessel at night, it wouldbe a vessel __________.
120. On open water two vessels are in an overtaking situation. The overtaking vessel has just sounded one short
121. You are underway in fog and hear a fog signal consisting of one prolonged and two short blasts. It could be any
122. Which vessel shall avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained by her draft?
123. A signal of one prolonged, one short, one prolonged, and one short blast, in that order is given by a vessel
124. Which signal is sounded ONLY by a vessel in sight of another and NOT in or near an area of restricted visibility?
125. In addition to her running lights, an underway vessel constrained by her draft may carry in a vertical line
126. Which vessel is NOT regarded as being "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?
127. When two vessels are in sight of one another and NOT in or near an area of restricted visibility, any of the
128. In a narrow channel, an overtaking vessel which intends to PASS on the other vessel's port side would sound
129. Two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast on the whistle is a signal which would be sounded by a vessel
130. You intend to overtake a vessel in a narrow channel, and you intend to pass along the vessel's port side. How
131. You intend to overtake a vessel in a narrow channel, and you intend to pass along the vessel's port side. How
132. You are underway in a narrow channel, and you are being overtaken by a vessel astern.
133. Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" on open waters and will pass without changing course. Vessel "A" should
134. Which signal is sounded ONLY by a vessel in sight of another?
135. The light which may be used with a vessel's whistle must be __________.
136. Which statement is TRUE concerning light signals?
137. While underway and in sight of another vessel, you put your engines full speed astern. Which statement
138. While underway at night, a power-driven vessel of less than 7 meters in length,whose maximum speed which
139. At night, a power-driven vessel less than 7 meters in length, with a maximum speed which does not exceed 7
140. Lighting requirements in inland waters are different from those for international waters for __________.
141. A 20-meter power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside will display__________.
142. BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND A towing light __________.
143. A towing light is ____________ .
144. A light used to signal passing intentions must be an __________.
145. A vessel constrained by her draft may display __________.
146. Which day-shape is prescribed for a vessel constrained by her draft?
147. If at night a vessel displays three all-round red lights in a vertical line, during the day she may show __________.
148. A vessel displaying three red lights in a vertical line is __________.
149. The International Rules of the Road apply __________.
150. Which statement applies to a vessel "constrained by her draft"?
151. Which statement is TRUE concerning a vessel "constrained by her draft"?
152. Which vessel is NOT "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?
153. Your vessel is constrained by her draft and operating in a narrow channel. Another vessel is crossing your
154. Your vessel is crossing a narrow channel. A vessel to port is within the channel and crossing your course. She is
155. Your vessel is backing out of a slip in a harbor. Visibility is restricte You should sound __________.
156. You are approaching another vessel and will pass safely starboard to starboard without changing course. You
157. Which statement is TRUE concerning a situation involving a fishing vessel and a vessel not under command?
158. Of the vessels listed, which must keep out of the way of all the others?
159. Which vessel shall avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained by her draft?
160. A signal of intent must be sounded in international waters by __________.
161. While underway in fog, you hear a vessel ahead sound two prolonged blasts on the whistle. You should
162. A towing vessel and her tow are severely restricted in their ability to change course.When making way, the
163. You hear the fog signal of another vessel forward of your beam. Risk of collision may exist. You MUST
164. A fog signal of one short, one prolonged, and one short blast may be sounded by a__________.
166. A vessel may enter a traffic separation zone __________.
167. In a traffic separation scheme, when joining a traffic lane from the side, a vessel shall do so __________.
168. A vessel using a traffic separation scheme is forbidden to __________.
169. A vessel using a traffic separation scheme is forbidden to __________.
170. To indicate that a vessel is constrained by her draft, a vessel may display, in avertical line, __________.
171. In addition to other required lights, a power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside displays
172. Which statement is true concerning a vessel "constrained by her draft"?
173. When moving from a berth alongside a quay (wharf), a vessel must sound__________.
174. You are in charge of a 250-meter freight vessel constrained by her draft proceeding down a narrow channel. .
175. The International Rules of the Road apply __________.
176. A towing light is __________.
177. In a narrow channel, an overtaking vessel which intends to pass on the other vessel's port side would sound
178. You are underway on the high seas in restricted visibility. You hear a fog signal of one prolonged and two short
179. A vessel displaying three red lights in a vertical line is __________.
180. At night, a power-driven vessel underway of less than 7 meters in length where its maximum speed does not
181. In a narrow channel, a signal of intent which must be answered by the other vessel, is sounded by a vessel
182. When two vessels are in sight of one another, all of the following signals may be given EXCEPT __________.
183. A power-driven vessel leaving a quay or wharf must sound what signal?
184. What whistle signal, if any, would be sounded when two vessels are meeting, but will pass clear starboard to
185. In a narrow channel, a vessel trying to overtake another on the other vessel's port side, would sound a whistle
186. On open water, a power-driven vessel coming up dead astern of another vessel and altering her course to
187. If a vessel displays three all-round red lights in a vertical line at night, during the day she may show __________.
188. A vessel not under command sounds the same fog signal as a vessel __________.
189. Your vessel is crossing a narrow channel. A vessel to port is within the channel and crossing your course. She is
190. You are approaching another vessel and will pass starboard to starboard without danger if no course changes
191. A fishing vessel is approaching a vessel not under comman Which statement is TRUE?
192. Which signal is required to be sounded by a power-driven vessel ONLY?
112. The light which may be used with a vessel's whistle is to be __________.
1. A ship is being overtaken by another ship while proceeding along a river. What should be the required procedure?
2. According to rule 13 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea,what is the definition of "an
3. If whistles are fitted on a vessel at a distance apart of more than 100 metres, will manoeuvring and warning
4. Rule 12 of the International Collision Regulations prescribes the action to be taken by a sailing vessel when
5. The following vessels are all required to make the same sound signal when in or near an area of restricted
6. The lights displayed here indicate that this is one of two types of vessel. What are the two options?
7. The lights here show those that must be exhibited by a vessel engaged in towing, as per rule 24 of the
8. This vessel is encountered at the mouth of a river which leads to your discharge port. What do the various shapes
9. This vessel is sighted ahead and slightly to port.What is her situation? What will you do?
10. What are we seeing here?
11. What do the shapes that this vessel is displaying tell us about her?
12. What is happening here?
13. What is the colour and characteristic of a "towing light", as defined in the International Regulations for
14. What is the description for a sidelight, as shown in rule 21 of the International Regulations for Preventing
15. What is the situation of this vessel?
16. What signal may be given by sound and by light to indicate that a vessel fails to understand the intentions or
17. What type of vessel is this and from what direction are you seeing it?
18. What, by definition in the International Collision Regulations, is a "vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre"?
19. You are approaching a port in a snowstorm. You hear this signal. What kind of vessel is it and what is it doing?
20. You are close to the entrance to a port in thick fog. You hear the following signal. What does it mean?
21. You are in an area of restricted visibility and hear this signal. It is repeated at two minute intervals. What does it
22. You are in an area of restricted visibility, close to a port. You hear this signal. What vessel does it come from and .
23. You are in an area of restricted visibility. You hear this sound signal. What does it mean?
24. You are in open water and clear conditions. You are approaching the pilot station when you hear this signal from
25. You are on a power-driven vessel underway in open water. This vessel is sighted directly ahead. The distance is
26. You are on a power-driven vessel underway in open water. This vessel is sighted on the port bow steady bearing.
27. You are on a power-driven vessel underway in open water. This vessel is sighted wide on the port bow. It's
28. You are on a power-driven vessel underway in open water. You observe this vessel, directly ahead, on a steady
29. You are on a power-driven vessel underway in open water. You sight these lights on the port bow, on a steady
30. You are on a sailing vessel, underway in open water. This vessel is sighted on the starboard bow, on a steady
31. You are on a tug and are towing an unmanned barge. You are restricted in your ability to manoeuvre. The total
32. You are proceeding along a coastal route when you hear this signal. The visibility is severely restricted.What does
34. You are proceeding along a narrow channel behind another vessel.
35. You are proceeding along a narrow channel in front of another vessel, both heading for port. You hear this signal
36. To navigate a ship safely and support the bridge team, it is essential that the passage plan is made
37. When changes are made in a passage plan, who should be consulted and briefed to ensure the revised plan is
38. The correct order to follow while planning a passage would be.
39. In preparing a passage plan the effects of squat must be borne in mind, as under keel clearance gets reduced.
40. Which of these are used to steer a ship by keeping a conspicuous object lying ahead of the track?
41. What is a routeing measure aimed at the separation of opposing streams of traffic by establishing traffic lanes
42. What is the purpose of Ship Reporting Systems?
43. In which Publication can information on ship reporting be found?
44. In which publication can information on VTS be found?
45. Who is responsible to ensure that bridge watch manning levels are at all times safe for the prevailing
46. From where can the maneuvering characteristics of the vessel be obtained?
47. Duties of the OOW also include one for the following
48. Where should notices be posted when work is being carried out on aerials/sound signaling apparatus
49. Which of the following should not used for collision avoidance?
50. When must the position marked on the navigation chart be erased?
51. When should operational checks on navigational equipment be carried out?
52. How often must manual steering be tested ?
53. How would the OOW be provide with an immediate check as to whether engine orders are being followed?
54.Who publishes the chart catalogue?
55.When transiting along the coast it is advisable to use:
56. When planning ocean passages, which of these publications are useful?
57. Where can monthly information on ocean routeing, currents, wind, ice limits and carious meteorological
58. In which publication can characteristics be found?
59. Information obtained from harbour authorities are called:
60. In which publication will you find information pertaining to the general interest of the Mariner?
61. What is the shortest distance between any two points on a sphere?
62. Who finally shoulders the responsibility for passage planning?
63. Areas which the ship cannot go safely are shown by highlighting or crosshatching on a chart - What are these
64. What is the line drawn on the chart around the no-go areas at a distance such that, any part of the ship being
65. What do you call the area where the ship can safely navigate ?
66. On what type of charts would you draw coastal and estuarial tracks?
67. What type of courses are laid on a Mercator Chart?
68. Bearings picked up from a chart are:
69. Which method is useful in monitoring cross track tendency in both poor and good visibility…
70. What is a position shown on the chart, where a planned change of status will occur?
71. When a ship reaches a point, beyond which it will not be possible to do other than proceed ahead, then, it is
72. Which of these publications are not used in a passage plan?
73. At what stage of a passage plan should light for making landfall and primary/secondary position fixing methods
74. How would you obtain a position line without the actual use of instruments?
75. Which of these are ideal for a course alteration?
76. How often must compass errors be taken?
77. What is used to ensure that the ship passes clear of a danger?
78. What marks are used to ensure that a ship remains in a safe area?
79. On which factor does the max. range of a navigational light does not depend?
80. What is the range shown on the chart, beside the light star?
81. When selecting the maximum distance at which a landfall light would be visible, which of the following should be
82. Where will you find information on tidal streams?
83. When watchkeepers are inadequately rested, it calls for changes to routine watchkeeping periods. Who is
84. What should be followed to ensure routine tasks are carried out for a proper voyage preparation?
85. While fixing a ships position how many position lines are required to ensure accuracy?
86. Who is responsible for the safety of the vessel when pilot is on board?
87. With which log can you measure sideways motion?
88. What is the person who has control of the ship called ?
89. The non-tidal movement of the sea surface due mainly to meteorological, oceanographical and topographical
90. The horizontal direction of the ship's head at a given moment measured in degrees clockwise from north is
91. What is a Radar Beacon which transmits when triggered by ship's own Radar transmission called:
92. The direction that a stream runs towards is called:
93. The times between which, the tide hawing achieved a required height, is safer for a ship to transit a certain area,
94. What is the vertical distance between the sea bed and the deepest part of the keel known as :
95. The point at which the helm must be applied to achieve a required course alteration is called:
96. Which condition may be inappropriate for an officer in charge of a navigational watch:
97. How should the changeover from automatic to manual steering be carried out:
98. How frequently must the vessel's position be fixed in coastal waters:
99. How should positions be fixed in coastal waters:
100. In restricted visibility which of the following must not be done:
101. If the OOW is in doubt as to the Pilot's actions or intentions what must he do:
102. While maintaining an anchor watch, which of these should be avoided:
103. Route which is primarily selected for use by ships which because of their draught, may not be able to navigate
104. Which unit is not set on charts to indicate soundings?
105. Where on the chart is the unit of depth indicated?
106. Charts prepared on a very small scale, covering large portions of the globe are called:
107. Charts drawn on a very large scale and covering a small area is called:
108. Charts used in air navigation but may also be used as an aid to navigation are called:
109. A Passage Planning Routeing charts are published:
110. How many hours, prior to sailing would it be advisable to test controls?
111. Who should be aware of the time of testing controls?
112. Which of the following would not be included as part of control testing prior departure?
113. When will you make entries in the deck log book:
114. After each watch when fire and safety rounds are carried out by OOW/AB, who should be informed?
115. Which of these is not a synoptic hour?
116. What are the duties of a helmsman?
117. A propeller in which the rotation of the blades is from left to right with the ship going ahead and the observer
118. In case of daylight hours, clear visibility and little traffic, what would be the minimum expected manning level
119. Which of these errors in DF are caused due to loop siting?
120. In which of these cases would you consider a watch keeper unfit for duty?
121. What is the aim of a routeing system? To ……..
122. Who is responsible for navigating the ship safety?
123. Who is responsible for safety of the vessel/when the pilot is on board?
124. In which of these cases must the watch not be handed over?
125. Who represents the master in navigating the vessel safely?
126. What is a routeing measure comprising a separation point or circular separation point or circular separation
127. Which of these may be permitted to change over the steering from automatic to manual.
128. What does the signal 'YG' mean?
129. Who is responsible to ensure that the watch keeping arrangements are adequate for maintaining a safe
130. How must a member of the bridge team indicate he has understood the tasks and duties assigned to him?
131. How should watches be arranged?
132. If a helmsman is given an order stbd10, what must he do?
133. Which of these jobs can an officer in-charge of a navigational watch undertake?
134. When should an intended voyage be planned?
135. Which of these factors must be taken into account when deciding the composition of a navigational watch?
136. In which of the following cases would the officer of the watch notify the master?
137. When can the officer of watch be the sole look out
138. How often would you check the position of the ship?
139. When may the OOW use engines?
140. How shall the composition of a watch and number of lookouts be determined?
141. What type of weather conditions are routeing systems intended for?
142. What should be carried out when the pilot boards the vessel ?
143. What should be the basic concern of the person responsible for navigating the ship safety?
144. What must the navigating officer do once he has deviated from the planned track?
145. With regard to safety and navigational equipment what care must be taken?
146. How can good situation awareness be developed amongst the bridge team?
147. How should ships navigate when they are outside the limits of traffic separation schemes but close to an
148. When using two - way routes or two- way deep water routes, which of these is recommended?
149. If there is a lookout needed on the bridge, what should be the navigatingofficers course of action?
150. For what type of vessels is a deep-water route intended for?
151. If the master of the vessel is present on the bridge while you are keeping a navigational watch, who would be
152. What type of ships are routeing systems recommended for use?
153. When should a relieving officer take over a watch?
154. If the OOW has any doubt about the pilot's actions, what must he do?
155. On taking over a navigational watch which of the following will you confirm?
156. Excluding small vessels and where there is no all round view. Which of these would you consider a lookout?
157. 123. When is a vessel required to maintain a lookout ?
158. What is the patent log used for ?.
159. With approaching heavy weather, what precautions must be taken with lifeboats?
160. With approaching heavy weather, name 3 things that must be done on main deck?
161. In preparing for a long passage, what must be done with all the mooring ropes?
162. What signals must a vessel at anchor display?.
163. With approaching heavy weather, name three things that must be done with windlass?
164. When vessel is at anchor in fog, what is the lookout required to do?
165. Is the lookout man allowed to leave his post without being relieved?
166. at is the main duty of the lookout man ?
170. When on bridge lookout duty, what is your first responsibility?
171. When on bridge lookout duty, how would you report a light sighted at midway between the bow and the
172. When on bridge lookout duty, how would you report a light 22.5 degrees aft of midships on the port side?
173. When a vessel is approaching 'END Or N’, how many side lights would you see?
174. When a vessel is crossing from port to starboard, what colour sidelight would you see?
175. When a vessel is crossing from starboard to port, what colour sidelightwould you see ?
176. When your vessel is overtaking another, what is the colour of the first light you would see ?
177. How many degrees are there on the rose of a magnetic or gyro compass?
178. How many points of the compass are there ?
179. How many degrees are there in each point of the compass ?
180. How many navigation lights does an ordinary power-driven vessel carry when steaming full ahead?
181. What is the arc (angle) of visibility of a masthead light?
182. What is the arc (angle) of visibility of a stern light ?
183. When must a vessel place a bridge lookout on duty ?
184. When is a vessel required to maintain a lookout ?
185. What is the patent log used for ?
186. With approaching heavy weather, what precautions must be taken with lifeboats ?
187. With approaching heavy weather, name 3 things that must be done on maindeck ?
188. In preparing for a long passage, what must be done with all the mooring ropes ?
189. What signals must a vessel at anchor display ?
190. When the inboard end of a gangway is resting on the bulwark, what else must be provided ?
191. With approaching heavy weather, name three things that must be done with windlass ?
192. When vessel is at anchor in fog, what is the lookout required to do?
193. If this ship was at sea, what would be wrong with this picture ?
194. Is the lookout man allowed to leave his post without being relieved ?
195. at is the main duty of the lookout man ?
196. If ordered to steer "east", how many degrees on the compass is it ?
197. What kind of joining shackle is shown here ?
198. What is a standard compass ?
199. How would you respond to an order of "steer 045 degrees" from the pilot ?
200. What is the length of 1 shackle of anchor cable ?
201. Which of these would not need to be done prior to arrival at a berth ?
202. What is a gangway used for ?
203. Which of the following is not required when a pilot is boarding ?
204. In relation the quayside where should the outboard end of gangway rest ?
205. Who must supervise the rigging of the pilot ladder and the embarkation/disembarkation of pilot ?
206. How should a pilot ladder 'hang" on ship's side ?
207. Which of these is an adequate means of access to cargo holds ?
208. How would you know when 3 shackles of cable have been paid out ?
209. How would you respond to an order of 'bard a starboard" from the pilot ?
210. Where is the best place onboard to rig a pilot ladder ?
211. In relation to weather and sea state, what must a vessel provide when embarking a pilot ?
212. When preparing an anchor, what will the bosun do before the vessel arrives at an anchorage ?.
213. What is the primary function of the ship's windlass ?
214. This vessel is at anchor. What daytime signal must this vessel display ?
215. In preparing for sea, what must be done with all deck storerooms ?
216. When warping or heaving a vessel alongside, how many men are required for each line ?
217. How do you secure a fibre rope to bitts ?
218. In securing nylon or polyproplene ropes, what must you do ?
219. Once ship is tied up, what must be put on all mooring lines ?
220. When boarding a pilot at night, what else must vessel provide ?
221. Beside bow and stern lines, what other lines are used when mooring ?
222. How would the helmsman respond to an order "steady” from the pilot ?
223. How would you respond to an order "starboard ten" ?
224. How would you respond to an order 'midships" ?
225. When steering by gyro compass, what must a helmsman periodically do ?
226. How do you respond to an order 'bard a port" ?
227. How do you respond to an order 'test steering gear" ?
228. How do you respond to an order "steer 270 degrees" ?
229. What part of the ship is shown here?
230. What part is encircled ?
231. What is the name of the piece of equipment shown in the picture?.
232. What part of this vessel is shown by letter A ?.
233. How do you respond to an order "steer 10 degrees to port" ?
234. What is this the piece of equipment ?
235. How do you respond to an order "ease the wheel" ?
236. What part of the ship is shown by letter A ?
237. What is the aft draft ?
238. What is the forward draft ?
239. What signal is being exhibited by this vessel ?.
240. How many shackles of cable is indicated here ?
241. What is the draft ?
242. What is the forward draft ?
243. What is a gyro compass ?
244. What type of boat is in this picture
245. What are the cardinal points of a compass.
246. What is the part marked with the square called?
247. What is the forward draft ?
248. What is the phonetic word for this flag ?
249. What kind of vessel may sound a fog signal consisting of four short blasts ?
250. After putting the windlass in gear, what must you do next?
251. What colour are the ship's mast lights?
252. What colour is the ship's port or left hand sidelight?
253. What colour is the ship's starboard or right hand sidelight?
254. When on bridge lookout duty, what is your first responsibility?
255. When on bridge lookout duty, how would you report a light sighted at midway between the bow and the
256. When on bridge lookout duty, how would you report a light 22.5 degrees aft of midships on the port side?
257. When a vessel is approaching 'END OrN’, how many side lights would you see?
258. When a vessel is crossing from port to starboard, what colour sidelight would you see?
259. When a vessel is crossing from starboard to port, what colour sidelight would you see ?
260. When your vessel is overtaking another, what is the colour of the first light you would see ?
261. When would you use a fid?
262. When joining two ropes, what type of splice do you use?
263. How many degrees are there on the rose of a magnetic or gyro compass?
264. How many points of the compass are there ?
265. How many degrees are there in each point of the compass ?
266. How many feet are there in a fathom?
267. How many fathoms are there in one shackle or shot of the anchor cable?
268. How many navigation lights does an ordinary power-driven vessel carry when steaming full ahead?
269. What is the arc (angle) of visibility of a masthead light?
270. What is the arc (angle) of visibility of a sternlight ?
271. When must a vessel place a bridge lookout on duty ?
272. When told to rig a pilot ladder, which side do you choose?
273. What is the phonetic word for this flag ?
274. If a ballast tank has just been emptied, within the last hour, would you still need to test the space for oxygen ?
275. What action should be taken immediately in the event of an oil tank spill when loading ?
276. Which deckhands are not permitted to work aloft ?
277. What does this sign mean ?
278. What does this sign mean ?
279. What does this sign mean ?
280. A container with this warning sign would contain which type of hazard ?
281. What part is shown by letter D ?
282. What does this sign mean ?
283. What does this sign mean?.
284. When working over ship's side on staging, what other equipment besides a safety harness should be worn?
285. When must you wear breathing apparatus ?
286. When must you wear a safety harness ?
287. What protective equipment must be issued to each deckhand for everyday use ?
288. What is the minimum rest period needed to maintain health and avoid fatigue ?
289. What is a permit to work ?
290. What does this sign mean ?
291. Which of these gasses would carry this sign ?
292. You need to anchor a ship in 80 meters of open water. How much chain should you use ?
293. When ordered by pilot to 'meet her or check her", how should the helmsman respond ?
A large vessel develops a sudden sheer when it stops moving through the water,having been steaming through a
A large vessel is coming alongside a pier with two tugs assisting and there is little wind or current affecting the
A large vessel is proceeding slowly up a narrow channel, using its own engines and assisted by the use of one tug.
A ship experiences an interaction effect known as "Squat" when moving in shallow water. The amount of Squat is
A ship has turned a complete circle (360 degrees) in deep water at full ahead throughout the turn. The same ship,
A tug is connected by a line to the bow of a ship. Will the bollard pull exerted by the tug be the same at any
A vessel berths at two different jetties under the influence of a 1 knot beam current. At the first jetty the ship has
In shallow water a ship will experience "Squat". What are the principle reasons creating the effects of squat?
In the situation illustrated, a ship is proceeding in the centre of the channel and approaching a bend in a river.
In the situation illustrated, what should be the distribution of the power requirements from the tugs, if the ship
In the situation illustrated, what should be the power distribution of the tugs to maintain the ship sideways
It has been established by experience that the most successful method of double banking two vessels, when no
The bridge is informed by an eye-witness that a man has just fallen overboar
The effective stability of a tug, when assisting a vessel to manoeuvre, can be decreased by hydrodynamic
The effectiveness of a rudder is dependant on the flow of water past the rudder. If the rudder is put hard over The
rudder is hard over when steaming at full ahead in shallow water. How much "lift force" remains when the
The ship is approaching shallow water where the Under Keel Clearance will reduce to about 0.25 of the ship's
The ship is berthed in a steady offshore beam wind of 30 knots which suddenly increases to 60 knots.
The ship is in a sharp starboard turn and the Doppler log shows a sideways motion to port at both forward and
What is understood by the term "Balanced Rudder"?
What will have a major effect on the performance of a tug when used to assist in the manoeuvring of a large
What would be the correct understanding of the term "a ship is directionally unstable"?
When a conventional rudder is put hard over it creates a lift force and a drag force.When the ship has started to
When a vessel is moving in shallow water it will experience an effect known as"Squat".
When a vessel is to experience a long tow across an ocean, what would be the best system of connecting the
When connecting a tugboat, what speed do you think is best for your vessel to maintain during this operation?
Where is the normal position of the "Pivot Point" of a vessel when going astern?
Where is the normal position of the "Pivot Point" of the vessel when going ahead?
Which of the alternative methods of using a tug when escorting a ship through narrow waters would be
Why does a ship move laterally (sideward drift) when turning.
Would the indicated speed, as shown on a Ground Tracking Doppler Log, be suitable for berthing the vessel?
Your ship is approaching the berth as illustrated and has a right handed propeller and no thrusters.
As a probable result of being in collision with your vessel, the other vessel involved is on fire? What are your
Ship A is fully loaded with iron ore and is navigating in a coastal region when it is in collision with ship B, causing
The bridge wheelman has not reported for duty and there is a suspected "Man Overboard" situation on your
The engines have failed and will require at least 24 hours to be available as a reliable means of propulsion. Your
The vessel is passing through the English Channel when the ARPA radars fail completely and navigation must
You are Sen.Off.Deck / Duty officer onboard one of the vessels involved in a collision. What will your actions be
You are Sen.Off.Deck onboard a merchant vessel. During the night you have been in a collision with a sail boat
You are witness to a collision between two other ships close to your vessel. What immediate action should you
Your vessel has been in collision and it is uncertain whether the vessel has the required residual stability to
Your vessel has been in involved in a collision with an other vessel. As Master responsible for the ship and
Your vessel is involved in a collision with another vessel. What should you as Master tell the Master on the other
Your vessel is progressing within a Traffic Separation Scheme and receives a navigational warning of another
When you are steering on a pair of range lights and find the upper light is above the lower light you should
When displayed under a single-span fixed bridge, red lights indicate __________.
You have replaced the chart paper in the course recorder. What is NOT required to ensure that a correct trace is
You are approaching a swing bridge at night. You will know that the bridge is open for river traffic when
You are underway on course 050°T and your maximum speed is 12 knots. The eye of a hurricane bears 120°T,
When using a buoy as an aid to navigation which of the following should be considered?
You are approaching a multiple-span bridge at night. The main navigational channel span will be indicated by
When approaching a preferred-channel buoy, the best channel is NOT indicated by the __________.
When navigating a vessel, you __________.
A buoy with a composite group-flashing light indicates a(n) __________.
When should a navigator rely on the position of floating aids to navigation?
When operated over a muddy bottom, a fathometer may indicate __________.
When using an echo sounder in deep water, it is NOT unusual to __________.
You are underway on course 050°T and your maximum speed is 12 knots. The eye of a hurricane bears 080°T,
Which nautical charts are intended for coastwise navigation outside of outlying reefs and shoals?
Under the IALA - A Buoyage System, a buoy used as a port hand mark would not show which light characteristic?
Two navigational hazards are located near to each other, but each is marked by an individual cardinal buoyage
Buoys are marked with reflective material to assist in their detection by searchlight.Which statement is TRUE?
You are entering port and have been instructed to anchor, as your berth is not yet available.
To make sure of getting the full advantage of a favorable current,you should reach an entrance or strait at which
In a narrow channel, you are underway on vessel "A" and desire to overtake vessel"B".
A vessel proceeding downstream in a narrow channel on the Western Rivers sights another vessel moving
You are overtaking a power-driven vessel in a narrow channel and wish to leave her on your starboard side. You
A vessel displaying a flashing blue light is __________.
Which statement is TRUE concerning narrow channels?
You have made your vessel up to a tow and are moving from a pier out into the main channel. Your engines are
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, what is the meaning of the two short blasts signal used when meeting
A power-driven vessel crossing a river on the Western Rivers has the right of way over __________.
Which lights are required for a barge, not part of a composite unit, being pushed ahead?
A power-driven vessel operating in a narrow channel with a following current on the Great Lakes or Western
Your vessel is proceeding down a channel, and can safely navigate only within the channel. Another vessel is
The stand-on vessel in a crossing situation sounds one short blast of the whistle.This means that the vessel
You are crossing the course of another vessel which is to your starboar You have reached an agreement by
Passing signals shall be sounded on inland waters by __________.
Your vessel is meeting another vessel head-on. To comply with the rules, you should exchange __________.
A fleet of moored barges extends into a navigable channel. What is the color of the lights on the barges?
At night, a light signal consisting of two flashes by a vessel indicates __________.
You are overtaking a power-driven vessel in a narrow channel and wish to leave her on your starboard side. You
A barge more than 50 meters long is required to show how many white anchor lights when anchored in a
You are on vessel "B" and vessel "A" desires to overtake you on your starboard side as shown. After the vessels
Which type of vessel is NOT mentioned in the Inland Navigation Rules?
You are operating a vessel through a narrow channel and your vessel must stay within the channel to be
Your vessel is meeting another vessel head-on. To comply with the rules, you should exchange __________.
Which indicates the presence of a partly submerged object being towed?
The light used to signal passing intentions is a(n) __________.
Two vessels in a crossing situation have reached agreement by radiotelephone as to the intentions of the other.
Which statement is TRUE concerning the fog signal of a vessel 15 meters in length,anchored in a "special
Power-driven vessel, when leaving a dock or berth, is required to sound__________.
Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown and will pass about 1/4 mile apart. Which statement is
Whistle signals shall be exchanged by vessels in sight of one another when__________.
You are on vessel "A" and vessel "B" desires to overtake you on the starboard side as shown. After the vessels
Two vessels are meeting on a clear day and will pass less than half a mile apart. In this situation whistle signals
You are approaching a sharp bend in a river. You have sounded a prolonged blast and it has been answered by a
Which statement is TRUE concerning a passing agreement made by radiotelephone?
INLAND ONLY You are aboard the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. You sound a one blast whistle signal.
IN REGION A of the IALA Buoyage System, when entering from seaward, the starboard side of a channel would
What information is NOT found in the chart title?
When may the automatic identification system (AIS) be switched off?
You are plotting a running fix in an area where there is a determinable current. How should this current be
The Light List shows that a navigational light has a nominal range of 6 miles and a height above water of 18 feet If
several navigational lights are visible at the same time, each one may be positively identified by checking all of