Ten factors to be considered when choosing an area for anchorage as part of a voyage plan;

1. Availability of appropriate space at the anchorage

2. Proximity to Navigational Hazards including Traffic Density
3. Scope of anchor cable required/available for the depth of water
4. Suitable seabed type and holding conditions
5. Tidal height checked to confirm that sufficient water is available for the duration of the anchorage
6. Tidal stream checked with particular reference to effect on slow speed maneuvering
7. Weather conditions and available shelter. Weather forecast

8. Length of stay in anchorage

9. Availability of landmarks to monitor/ fix vessel’s position.
10. Recommended anchorage area in chart or pilot books
11. Intended anchor position of the ship reported to the port authority

With reference to MGN 315, keeping a Safe navigational watch, outline the mandatory rest
requirements for a 24h period

the Regulations provide for a minimum of 10 hours rest in any 24 hour period and 77 hours in
any seven day period.
Hours of rest may be divided into no more than two periods, one of which should be at least six
hours long, and the intervals in between should not exceed 14 hours.

With reference to MGN 315, keeping a Safe navigational watch, state 2 factors that the Master
should take into account when determining that watch keeping efficiency is not impaired by
fatigue

The watch system shall be such that the efficiency of watchkeeping personnel is not impaired by
fatigue. The Master shall take into account the quality and quantity of rest taken by the
watchkeepers when determining fitness for duty.

With reference to MGN 315, keeping a Safe navigational watch, state how the watchkeepers can
ensure they remain alert

Watchkeepers should ensure they remain alert by moving around frequently and ensuring good
ventilation. Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) reports have shown that it is all too
easy to fall asleep, especially while sitting down in an enclosed wheelhouse
The OOW shall be free from the effects of alcohol and any other substance, including
prescription drugs or other medication that may have a detrimental effect on the officer’s
judgments.

With reference to MGN 315, keeping a Safe navigational watch, state the actions required when
the Hours of Work Regulations cannot be met
In circumstances where the Regulations cannot be met there should be established procedures
and contingencies in place to ensure that the vessel is brought to or remains in a place of safety
until a safe navigational watch can be established. In some circumstances this may require delay
to a vessel’s departure.

Four (4) checks by the OOW Navigating in Ice (BPG B15-Navigation in Ice *)

1. Moderate speed as appropriate in the conditions

2. Increase the frequency of sounding tanks and bilges
3. Monitor ice advisory service broadcasts
4. Transmit danger messages in accordance with SOLAS

*Action

 Inform the Master of the proximity of ice

 Inform the engine room of the proximity of ice
 Inform the crew of the proximity to ice
 Close all watertight doors

With Reference to SOLAS Ch V, outline the reporting requirements for severe ice accretion
The type of ice The position of the ice GMT and date of the observation
1. Type of Ice
2. Position of Ice
3. GMT & Date of Observation

4. Date
5. Time (UT)
6. WIND force and direction
7. Air and sea TEMPERATURES.

DEC 2016

Four (4) reasons for possible discrepancies between published heights/times and actual
heights/times.

(i) Meteorological Conditions:

Changes in barometric pressure
Effects of Wind
Seiches
Storm Surges
(ii) Shallow Water Effects
(iii) Seasonal Variations:
in Mean Level
 Harmonic Constant

Purpose of co tidal and co range chartlet (2)

 Prediction of height of tides and times in offshore areas.

 Co tidal and co range charts show lines of equal range and equal times of times tides or
data of harmonic constants.
 Each chart marks points 0n a coastline where the high water times is the same, while
arrows show the main direction of tidal stream

Information that the Maritime Radio Services broadcast for vessel’s in English and French
coastal waters (2)

1. Safety of Navigation
2. Operations currently undergoing
3. Military Operations
4. Weather Warnings

details on Navigation warnings and weather bulletins, NAVTEX stations and Traffic surveillance
in the area;

Publication to be consulted for details and frequencies relating to Maritime Radio Services
broadcast (2)

ALRS Volume 3

Rationale and objective regarding passage planning for deep draught vessels (7)

1. Deep draught vessels may not be able to access regular routing

2. DDV should be kept clear of area with intense traffic
3. Constrained by draught should not be impeded as per ROR
4. Avoid any risk of grounding and pollution
5. Easier to monitor from VTS????

6. Vessel maneuvering characteristics

7. Load lines consideration
Six Items of Bridge equipment should check every watch during ocean passage

1. ECDIS
2. Radar Performance
3. ARPA
4. GPS/Electronic Fixing aids cross check & function
5. AIS Function
6. Echo Sounder
7. GMDSS Equipment Function/ VHF Function
8. Speed & Distance Logs
9. Navigation Lights
10. Met equipment function (Wet & Dry thermometers, Precision Aneroid Barometer,
Barograph)