2.

Maintain a safe navigational watch

1. A ship is being overtaken by another ship while

proceeding along a river. What should be the
required procedure?

A. The overtaking vessel should request permission from the other ship by
sounding two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts on the
whistle or by direct VHF contact.
B. The overtaking vessel can overtake but must allow sufficient space to
reduce the interaction between the two vessels
C. There should be no overtaking in these confined waters
D. The overtaking vessel should request permission to overtake from the
Port Control VTS

2. According to rule 13 of the International

Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea,
what is the definition of "an overtaking vessel"?

A. When coming up with another vessel from a direction more than 22.5
degrees abaft her beam.
B. When coming up with another vessel from any direction abaft her beam.
C. When coming up with another vessel from a direction more than 45
degrees abaft her beam.
D. When the vessel is detected as a radar target or sighted visually in a
position directly astern.

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3. 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?

A. They shall be given on one whistle only.

B. They shall be given on both whistles simultaneously.
C. They shall first be given on the forward whistle, followed by the after
whistle, with a 5 second inetrval in between.
D. Manoeuvring signals will be given only on the forward whistle; warning
signals will be given on both whistles simultaneously.

4. Rule 12 of the International Collision

Regulations prescribes the action to be taken by a
sailing vessel when meeting another sailing
vessel. This depends on the direction of the wind
relative to each vessel. In the situation shown
here, which sailing vessel (A or B) must keep out
of the way of the other?

A. Sailing vessel A must keep out of the way of sailing vessel B.

B. Sailing vessel B must keep out of the way of sailing vessel A.
C. Both sailing vessels are required to take avoiding action.
D. The upwind sailing vessel must keep out of the way of the downwind
sailing vessel.

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5. 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?

A. One prolonged blast, followed by two short blasts, at intervals of not

more than two minutes.
B. Two prolonged blasts, followed by one short blast, at intervals of not
more than two minutes.
C. One prolonged blast at intervals at not more than two minutes.
D. One prolonged blast, followed by two short blasts, at intervals of not
more than one minute.

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6. The lights displayed here indicate that this is one of
two types of vessel. What are the two options?

A. A power-driven vessel engaged in towing, less than 50 metres in length,

length of tow under 200 metres, towing vessel and tow restricted in their
ability to manoeuvre, seen head-on OR a power-driven vessel underway,
more than 50 metres in length, or less than 50 metres in length and
showing a second masthead light, restricted in her ability to manoeuvre,
seen head-on.
B. A power-driven vessel engaged in towing, more than 50 metres in length,
or less than 50 metres in length and showing a second masthead light,
length of tow under 200 metres, seen head-on OR a power-driven vessel
underway. Less than 50 metres in length and displaying the second all-
round white masthead light, seen head-on.
C. A vessel engaged in fishing, restricted in her ability to manoeuvre,
shooting nets OR a vessel engaged in towing, less than 50 metres in
length, length of tow under 200 metres, towing vessel restricted in her
ability to manoeuvre, seen head-on.
D. A vessel engaged on pilotage duty, engaged in deploying or recovering a
pilot, seen head-on or a power-driven vessel underway, lmore than 50
metres in length or less than 50 metres in length and showing the second
masthead light, seen head-on.

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7. 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?

A. It exceeds 200 metres.

B. It is less than 200 metres.
C. It is more than 50 metres but less than 200 metres.
D. At least 100 metres.

8. This vessel is encountered at the mouth of a river

which leads to your discharge port. What do the
various shapes tell you?

A. 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 indiacte that the vessel is
restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.
B. 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.
C. This is a vessel engaged on port security duties. The two balls in a
vertical line indicate that the port is closed; the two diamonds in a vertical
line indicate that the port is engaged in mine-clearance operations; the
ball / diamond / ball in a vertical line indicate that the vessel is restricted
in her ability to manoeuvre.
D. This is a vessel engaged in mine-clearance opetrations. The two balls in
a vertical line indicate that it has a sweep mechanism deployed; the two
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clearance of at least 1000 metres; the ball / diamond / ball indicate that
the vessel is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.

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9. This vessel is sighted ahead and slightly to port.
What is her situation? What will you do?

A. This vessel is aground. I will navigate with extreme caution given the
nature of the hazard.
B. This is a vessel engaged in fishing vessel, with her nets fast on an
obstruction. I will keep out of the way by rule 18 of the International
Collision Regulations.
C. 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.
D. This is a vessel not under command at anchor.

10. What are we seeing here?

A. A sailing vessel less than 20 metres in length, displaying the optional
combined lantern in lieu of standard sailing lights, seen head-on.
B. A sailing vessel of less than 10 metres in length, displaying the
mandatory combined lantern inlieu of sailing lights, seen head-on.
C. A sailing vessel, seen from astern, where the edges of her sidelights are
both visible.
D. A sailing vessel, at anchor.

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11. What do the shapes that this vessel is displaying
tell us about her?

A. That she is not under command.

B. That she is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.
C. That she is engaged in towing.
D. That she is constrained by her draught.

12. What is happening here?

A. These are two vessels engaged in fishing (pair trawling), showing the
additional volutary signals for hauling nets.
B. These are two vessels engaged in fishing (pair trawling), showing the
additional voluntary signals for shooting nets.
C. 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.
D. These are two vessels engaged in fishing, using purse-seine gear. The
searchlights are simply working lights.

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13. What is the colour and characteristic of a "towing
light", as defined in the International Regulations for
Preventing Collisions at Sea?

A. Yellow, fixed, seen over an arc of 135 degrees and so arranged as to

display 67.5 degrees from right aft on each side of the vessel.
B. Amber, all-round, flashing, where it can best be seen.
C. White, fixed, displayed as an additional light on the foremast over an arc
of 225 degrees, from right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on each
side of the vessel.
D. One of two all-round amber, alternate flashing lights, displayed where
they can best be seen.

14. What is the description for a sidelight, as shown in

rule 21 of the International Regulations for
Preventing Collisions at Sea?

A. A green light on the starboard side and red light on the port side, showing
an unbroken light over an arc of 112.5 degree, from right ahead to 22.5
degrees abaft the beam on the respective side.
B. A red, green or yellow lantern, showing an unbroken light over an arc of
112.5 degrees.
C. A red light or a green light, with a minimum range, in a vessel of 50
metres or more, of 3 miles. In a vessel of 10 metres or more but less than
50 metres in length, a range of 1 mile.
D. A green light on the starboard side and red light on the port side, showing
an unbroken light over an arc of 135 degrees, from right ahead to 22.5
degrees abaft the beam on the respective side.

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15. What is the situation of this vessel?

A. This vessel is not under command, but is making way through the water.
B. This vessel is aground.
C. This vessel is not under command and stopped in the water.
D. This is a vessel constrained by her draft.

16. What signal may be given by sound and by light to

indicate that a vessel fails to understand the
intentions or actions of another vessel, or is in
doubt that sufficient action is being taken by the
other to avoid collision?

A. Five short and rapid blasts (flashes).

B. Five prolonged blasts (flashes).
C. Three short and rapid blasts (flashes).
D. One prolonged blast (flash), followed by five or more short and rapid
blasts (flashes)

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17. What type of vessel is this and from what
direction are you seeing it?

A. This is a vessel engaged in fishing other than trawling, making way

through the water, with outlying gear extending more than 150m in the
direction of the all-round white light. I am looking at her port side.
B. This is a vessel engaged in fishing other than trawling, making way
through the water, with outlying gear extending more than 150 metres in
the direction of the all-round red light. I am seeing her from astern.
C. This is a vessel engaged in pilotage duties at anchor. I am looking at her
port side.
D. This is a vessel engaged in pilotage operations, deploying or recovering a
pilot. I am looking at her port side.
18. What, by definition in the International Collision
Regulations, is a "vessel restricted in her ability
to manoeuvre"?

A. 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.
B. 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.
C. 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.
D. 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.

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19. You are approaching a port in a snowstorm. You
hear this signal. What kind of vessel is it and
what is it doing?

A. It comes from a vessel engaged in pilotage duties and it is making way

through the water.
B. It comes from a vessel engaged in pilotage duties at anchor, over 100
metres in length.
C. It comes from a vessel at anchor, less than 100 metres in length.
D. It comes from a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.

20. You are close to the entrance to a port in thick fog.

You hear the following signal. What does it mean?

A. That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is less than 100 metres
in length.
B. That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is more than 100
metres in length.
C. That there is a vessel aground in the vicinity.
D. That the port is closed.
21. You are in an area of restricted visibility and hear
this signal. It is repeated at two minute intervals.
What does it indicate?

A. That there is another vessel nearby, that she is underway, but stopped and
making no way through the water.
B. That there is another vessel nearby, but that she is at anchor.
C. That there are two more vessels nearby.
D. That there is another vessel in the vicinity and that she has just altered
course to port.

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22. You are in an area of restricted visibility, close to
a port. You hear this signal. What vessel does it
come from and what additional information does
the signal provide?

A. A vessel at anchor, more than 100 metres in length. She is sounding the
additional signal to give warning of her position.
B. A vessel aground, more than 100 metres in length. The additional signal
indicates which side the clear water lies on.
C. A vessel at anchor, less than 100 metres in length. She is sounding the
additional signal top give warning of her position.
D. A vessel at anchor, more than 100 metres in length. The additional signal
indicates that her cable extends at least 25 metres from her bow.

23. You are in an area of restricted visibility. You

hear this sound signal. What does it mean?

A. That there is a vessel in distress nearby.

B. That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity.
C. That there is a vessel aground in the vicinity.
D. That there is a vessel engaged in underwater operations in the vicinity.
She has divers down.
24. 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?

A. That the vessel is operating astern propulsion.

B. That the vessel is picking up his pilot.
C. That the vessel is altering his course to starboard.
D. That the vessel is starting his engine and resuming his passage.

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25. You are on a power-driven vessel underway in
open water. This vessel is sighted directly ahead.
The distance is closing slowly. What action will
you take under the International Collision
Regulations and why?

A. I will keep out of her way. I am the overtaking vessel and am obliged to
keep clear under rule 13.
B. I will maintain my course and speed. The other vessel is being
overtaken and is therefore obliged to keep out of the way by rule 13.
C. The vessel is on a steady bearing and the distance is closing. I will
therefore take avoiding action, altering course to starboard and sounding
one short blast under rules 14 and 16.
D. This is a vessel engaged in towing and I am seeing the stern light of the
tow. The tug is not however showing any lights indicating she is
restricted in her ability to manoeuvre. I will however display good
seamanship and keep out of her way.

26. You are on a power-driven vessel underway in

open water. This vessel is sighted on the port bow
steady bearing. What kind of vessel is it and what
will your action be?

A. This is a sailing vessel underway, seen head-on. It is my responsibility to

keep clear under rule 18 and I will take appropriate avoiding action.
B. This is a sailing vessel underway. I am the stand-on vessel and will
maintain my course and speed under rule 17.
C. This is a sailing vessel not making way through the water. There is no
risk of collision and I will maintain my course and speed.
D. This is a vessel engaged in fishing. It is my responsibility to keep clear
under rule 18 and I will alter course to starboard, sounding one short
blast.

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27. 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?

A. Risk of collision is deemed not to exist and I will maintain my course and
speed. I will continue to monitor the situation.
B. 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.
C. Risk of collision is deemed not to to exist. However, to be sure of a safe
passing distance, I will reduce my speed to allow the other vessel to pass
ahead.
D. 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 0.2nm as we draw closer.

28. You are on a power-driven vessel underway in

open water. You observe this vessel, directly
ahead, on a steady bearing, with the distance
closing steadily. What can you tell about this
vessel from the lights it is displaying?

A. This vessel is not under command and is not making way through the
water. I cannot tell its aspect.
B. This vessel is restricted in its ability to manoeuvre and is stopped in the
water. I am seeing it from astern.
C. This is a fishing vessel, not making way through the water, with its nets
fast upon an obstruction, seen from astern.
D. This vessel is aground and is seen from directly ahead.

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29. You are on a power-driven vessel underway in
open water. You sight these lights on the port
bow, on a steady bearing. The distance is
closing. What are you looking at and what
action will you take in compliance with the
International Regulations for Preventing
Collision at Sea?

A. This is a power-driven vessel engaged in towing, less than 50 metres in

length, length of tow under 200 metres and the tow, both being restricted
in their ability to manoeuvre, seen from the starboard side. Under rule 18,
I am required to keep clear and will take appropriate avoiding action.
B. This is a power-driven vessel engaged in towing, more than 50 metres in
length or less than 50 metres in length and showing a second masthead
light and the tow, the combined length of which is under 200 metres.
The towing vessel is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre. I am seeing
their starboard sides. The bearing is steady and risk of collision therefore
exists. I will maintain my course and speed under rule 17.
C. This is a power-driven vessel, more than 50 metres in length or less than
50 metres in length and showing a second masthead light, restricted in
her ability to manoeuvre. The sidelight of a second vessel can be seen
beyond her. Under rule 18, I am obliged to keep clear of the first vessel
and will therefore take appropriate avoiding action.
D. This is a power-driven vessel engaged in towing, more than 50 metres in
length or less than 50 metres in length and showing a second masthead
light, length of tow 200 metres or more, not under command. I will keep
clear under rule 27.

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30. 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?

A. 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.
B. 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.
C. 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.
D. 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.

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31. You are on a tug and are towing an unmanned
barge. You are restricted in your ability to
manoeuvre. The total length of the tow is 219
metres. What daylight signals are required by the
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions
at Sea?

A. A diamond shape, where it can best be seen shall be displayed on the tug
and the tow. Three shapes shall also be displayed in a vertical line, the
upper and lower being balls and the middle one a diamond. Diamond
shape
B. A diamond shape, where it can best be seen, on the tug only. Three
shapes shall also be displayed, being three balls in a vertical line.
C. Three shapes shall be displayed forward on the tug, in a vertical line, the
upper and lower being balls and the middle one a diamond.
D. Three shapes shall be displayed on the tug, where they can best be seen,
in a vertical line, the upper and lower being balls and the middle one a
cylinder. The signal flag "T" shall also be flown on the tug. A diamond
shall be displayed aft on the tow.

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32. You are proceeding along a coastal route when you
hear this signal. The visibility is severely restricted.
What does the signal mean?

A. There is a vessel aground in the vicinity. She is more than 100 metres in
length. She is sounding an additional warning to approaching vessels
that they are "running into danger".
B. There is a vessel aground in the vicinity. She is less than 100 metres in
length. She is sounding an additional warning to approaching vessels to
"navigate with extreme caution".
C. There is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is more than 100 metres in
length. She is sounding an additional warning signal to approaching
vessels, directing them to "keep clear".
D. There is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is less than 100 metres in
length. She is sounding an additional warning to approaching vessels
that they are "running into danger".

33. You are proceeding along a narrow channel and

approaching a bend, on the inside shore of which is a
large hill, which obsures your view further up
channel. What sound signal will you make to
indicate your presence to any vessel that is behind
the obstructing hill?

A. One prolonged blast.

B. One short blast.
C. Two prolonged blasts.
D. Two short blasts.

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34. You are proceeding along a narrow channel
behind another vessel. You have a higher speed
and have signalled your intention to the vessel
ahead that you intend to overtake him on his port
side. The vessel responds with this sound signal.
What does it mean?

A. That the vessel is indicating her agreement with my proposed manoeuvre.

B. That the vessel does not agree with my proposed manoeuvre.
C. That the vessel suggests I overtake on the starboard side instead.
D. This is a signal intended for another vessel or shore station. It is nothing
to do with our vessel.

35. 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?

A. I intend to overtake you on your starboard side.

B. I intend to overtake you on your port side.
C. I am operating astern propulsion.
D. I am faster than you. Get out of the way.

36. To navigate a ship safely and support the bridge team, it is essential that the
passage plan is made
A. from berth to berth
B. in coastal passages
C. pilot station to pilot station
D. ocean passages

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37. When changes are made in a passage plan, who should be consulted and
briefed to ensure the revised plan is understood
A. master
B. the bridge team on that watch
C. the bridge team on each watch
D. he OOW

38. The correct order to follow while planning a passage would be

A. plan, appraise, monitor, execute
B. appraise, plan, monitor, execute
C. plan, monitor, appraise, execute
D. plan, monitor, execute, appraise.

39. In preparing a passage plan the effects of squat must be borne in mind, as
under keel clearance gets reduced. Which of these factors will cause the
vessel to squat?
A. Ice accretion
B. Seas on deck
C. Wind
D. Speed

40. Which of these are used to steer a ship by keeping a conspicuous object
lying ahead of the track?
A. A bearing line
B. 3 point bearing
C. None of the other options
D. A clearing bearing
41. What is a routeing measure aimed at the separation of opposing streams of
traffic by establishing traffic lanes called?
A. Traffic Lane
B. Traffic separation scheme
C. Separation Zone
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42. What is the purpose of Ship Reporting Systems?
A. To keep a tack of FOC Ships p
B. For SAR & prevention of pollution
C. To know where ships are plying
D. To ensure all ships are complying with regulators

43. In which Publication can information on ship reporting be found?

A. SOPEP Manual
B. ALRS
C. Ship Routeing
D. IAMSAR

44. In which publication can information on VTS be found?

A. Chart Catalogues
B. Tide Tables
C. ALRS
D. Routeing Charts
45. Who is responsible to ensure that bridge watch manning levels are at all
times safe for the prevailing circumstances and conditions?
A. Navigating Officer
B. Helmsman
C. OOW
D. Master
46. From where can the maneuvering characteristics of the vessel be obtained?
A. Passage plan
B. Ships' particulars
C. The wheel house poster
D. The deck log book
47. Duties of the OOW also include one for the following
A. People working in the engine room
B. None of the other options
C. People working on deck
D. LSA/FFA maintenance

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48. Where should notices be posted when work is being carried out on
aerials/sound signaling apparatus
A. Cargo Office
B. None of the options
C. equipment controls
D. At the site

49. Which of the following should not used for collision avoidance?
A. Manual Radar potting
B. VHF Radio
C. Sound/light Signaling
D. ARPA

50. When must the position marked on the navigation chart be erased?
A. After the day has elapsed
B. Once the vessel is on the next course
C. End of the voyage
D. Once the vessel is on the next chart

51. When should operational checks on navigational equipment be carried out?

A. at least once during a voyage
B. As soon as the vessel arrive and departs from port
C. when there has been an equipment failure or power breakdown
D. When preparing for sea and prior port entry

52. How often must manual steering be tested ?

A. at least once a watch
B. Prior entering confined water/port
C. When there has been a steering failure
D. At least once in 24hrs

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53. How would the OOW be provide with an immediate check as to whether
engine orders are being followed?
A. Speed log
B. Rudder angle indicator
C. RPM indicator
D. Telegraph

54. 19. Who publishes the chart catalogue?

A. HMSO
B. Hydrographer to the navy
C. MO
D. ICS

55. 20. When transiting along the coast it is advisable to use:

A. AUS charts
B. Charts of the hydrographic office of the relevant country
C. US charts
D. BA charts
56. When planning ocean passages, which of these publications are useful?
A. Ocean passages of the world
B. Guide to port entry
C. Ship's routeing
D. Tide tables

57. Where can monthly information on ocean routeing, currents, wind, ice limits
and carious meteorological Information be obtained from?
A. Ocean passages for the world
B. Routeing charts
C. Notices to mariners
D. Ship's routeing

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58. In which publication can characteristics be found?
A. Ship's routeing
B. ALOL
C. Routeing charts
D. ALRS

59. Information obtained from harbour authorities are called:

A. ocean warnings
B. Local warnings
C. Weather broadcasts
D. EGC

60. In which publication will you find information pertaining to the general
interest of the Mariner?
A. Guide to port entry
B. ALRS
C. Mariner's handbook
D. Notice to Mariners

61. What is the shortest distance between any two points on a sphere?
A. Rhumb line
B. Both are the same
C. Hone of the other options
D. Great circle

62. Who finally shoulders the responsibility for passage planning?

A. Head Office
B. Navigating Officer
C. Master
D. Second officer

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63. Areas which the ship cannot go safely are shown by highlighting or cross-
hatching on a chart - What are these areas called?
A. No go areas
B. Special areas
C. Isolated dangers
D. Blind sectors

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 navigated will not pass?
A. Coastline
B. Closest line of approach
C. Clearing line
D. Margin of safety

65. What do you call the area where the ship can safely navigate ?
A. Unsafe water
B. Restricted water
C. Safe water
D. Confine water

66. On what type of charts would you draw coastal and estuarial tracks?
A. Large scale charts
B. Small scale charts
C. Plotting sheets.
D. Medium scale charts

67. What type of courses are laid on a Mercator Chart?

A. Magnetic courses
B. True courses
C. Compass courses
D. None of the other options

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68. Bearings picked up from a chart are:
A. Magnetic bearings
B. None of the other options
C. compass bearings
D. True bearings

69. Which method is useful in monitoring cross track tendency in both poor and
good visibility…
A. visual observation
B. Parallel indexing
C. Taking bearings of objects
D. monitor w.r.t a ship in the vicinity

70. What is a position shown on the chart, where a planned change of status will
occur?
A. wreck
B. special mark
C. Waypoint
D. no go area

71. When a ship reaches a point, beyond which it will not be possible to do
other than proceed ahead, then, it is called:
A. Last waypoint
B. cross over point
C. Abort point
D. termination point
72. Which of these publications are not used in a passage plan?
A. list of lights
B. sailing directions
C. P & I guidelines
D. ALRS

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73. At what stage of a passage plan should light for making landfall and
primary/secondary position fixing methods be identified?
A. Appraisal
B. Monitoring stage
C. once passage is complete
D. At the planning stage

74. How would you obtain a position line without the actual use of instruments?
A. latitude by meridian attitude
B. transit bearing of two shore objects
C. Longitude by chronometer
D. Intercept

75. Which of these are ideal for a course alteration?

A. A beam bearing of a light house
B. celestial observation
C. Transit bearing of two objects right ahead
D. single distance of a light house

76. How often must compass errors be taken?

A. on instructions from the master
B. once a day
C. once a watch and after each alteration of course
D. When deviations are suspected to be high □

77. What is used to ensure that the ship passes clear of a danger?
A. Isolated danger
B. position lines
C. leading lines
D. line of approach

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78. What marks are used to ensure that a ship remains in a safe area?
A. special water marks
B. ODASD
C. cardinal marks
D. Clearing mark

79. On which factor does the max. range of a navigational light does not depend
?
A. the clarity of the atmosphere
B. the observer eyesight
C. the intensity of the light
D. Height of Eye of observer / height of light

80. What is the range shown on the chart, beside the light star?
A. geographical range
B. extreme range
C. Nominal range
D. Luminous range

81. When selecting the maximum distance at which a landfall light would be
visible, which of the following should be selected?
A. greater of the two
B. geographical range
C. nominal range
D. lesser of the two (geographical & nominal range)

82. Where will you find information on tidal streams?

A. tide tables
B. tidal stream atlas
C. guide to port entry
D. ALRS

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83. When watchkeepers are inadequately rested, it calls for changes to routine
watchkeeping periods. Who is responsible to affect such changes ?
A. navigating officer
B. master
C. watch keeper involved
D. all the other watchkeepers

84. What should be followed to ensure routine tasks are carried out for a proper
voyage preparation?
A. guidelines
B. checklist
C. none of the other options
D. ISM code

85. While fixing a ships position how many position lines are required to ensure
accuracy?
A. none
B. three
C. two
D. one

86. Who is responsible for the safety of the vessel when pilot is on board?
A. Master
B. port authorities
C. 00W
D. Pilot

87. With which log can you measure sideways motion?

A. Doppler log
B. none of the other options
C. Electromagnetic log
D. patent log

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88. What is the person who has control of the ship called ?
A. donning officer
B. Navigating officer
C. second officer
D. Master

89. The non-tidal movement of the sea surface due mainly to meteorological,
oceanographical and topographical causes is called :
A. tide
B. leeway
C. wind
D. current

90. The horizontal direction of the ship's head at a given moment measured in
degrees clockwise from north is called:
A. course
B. Compass
C. heading
D. Compass rose

91. What is a Radar Beacon which transmits when triggered by ship's own
Radar transmission called:
A. Raymark
B. Rayband
C. Rainbow
D. Racon

92. The direction that a stream runs towards is called:

A. current
B. set
C. drift
D. leeway

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93. The times between which, the tide hawing achieved a required height, is
safer for a ship to transit a certain area, is called:
A. time of high water
B. tidal window
C. tidal track
D. tidal stream

94. What is the vertical distance between the sea bed and the deepest part of the
keel known as :
A. depth
B. sounding
C. draft
D. under keel clearance
95. The point at which the helm must be applied to achieve a required course
alteration is called:
A. heel-over position
B. way-point
C. drift-point
D. abort-point

96. Which condition may be inappropriate for an officer in charge of a

navigational watch:
A. notifying the Master when in doubt as to what action is to be taken in the
interest of safety
B. continue to be responsible for the safe navigation of the ship despite the
presence of the Master on bridge
C. leaving the bridge without being properly relieved
D. leaving the bridge after being relieved by the Master
97. How should the changeover from automatic to manual steering be carried
out:
A. By Helmsman
B. Cadet
C. Under the supervision of a responsible officer
D. Lookout

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98. How frequently must the vessel's position be fixed in coastal waters:
A. Whenever one feels like
B. Whenever one is comfortable to do so
C. Whenever a danger is suspected
D. At short regular intervals
99. How should positions be fixed in coastal waters:
A. By using maping only on the Radar
B. By using more than one position fixing method
C. Hone of the other options
D. By using only one position fixing method
100. In restricted visibility which of the following must not be done:
A. Sound fog signal
B. Proceed at safe speed
C. Exhibit navigational lights
D. Avoid keeping lookouts
101. If the OOW is in doubt as to the Pilot's actions or intentions what must he do
:
A. As the Pilot to leave the bridge
B. Avoid taking any action
C. Seek clarification from the Pilot , notify the Master and corrective action
D. Call Master and wait for him to take action

102. While maintaining an anchor watch, which of these should be avoided:

A. Ensure that inspection rounds are made periodically
B. Ensure that an efficient lookout is maintained
C. Notify the Master and take necessary steps if ship drags anchor
D. Plot the ship's position only when suspected the ship is dragging anchor

103. Route which is primarily selected for use by ships which because of their
draught, may not be able to navigate safely outside such route is called:
A. inshore traffic route
B. Small craft's route
C. Ship's routing
D. Deep draught route

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104. Which unit is not set on charts to indicate soundings?
A. Feet
B. Fathoms
C. Meters
D. Bars

105. Where on the chart is the unit of depth indicated?

A. At the center of the chart
B. In the left hand margin of the chart
C. In the right hand margin of the chart
D. Under the title of the chart

106. Charts prepared on a very small scale, covering large portions of the globe
are called:
A. Decca charts
B. Loran charts
C. Coastal charts
D. Ocean charts

107. Charts drawn on a very large scale and covering a small area is called:
A. Loran chart
B. Coastal chart
C. Plan chart
D. Decca chart

108. Charts used in air navigation but may also be used as an aid to navigation
are called:
A. Loran charts
B. Decca charts
C. Plan charts
D. Console charts

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109. A Passage Planning Routeing charts are published:
A. For different months of the year
B. For each ocean and for different months of the year
C. All oceans on a chart for different months
D. For each ocean

110. How many hours, prior to sailing would it be advisable to test controls?
A. on departure
B. 2 hours
C. 12 hrs
D. 24hrs

111. Who should be aware of the time of testing controls?

A. Duty officer
B. All of these.
C. Master
D. Duty engineer

112. Which of the following would not be included as part of control testing prior
departure?
A. Testing of ship's cranes
B. Check communication between Bridge and Engine control room
C. Synchronise clocks
D. Testing of engine telegraph and it's auto recorder

113. When will you make entries in the deck log book:
A. The next day
B. within a week
C. During your watch
D. After completing your watch and being fully relived

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114. After each watch when fire and safety rounds are carried out by OOW/AB,
who should be informed?
A. chief engineer
B. the bridge
C. master
D. the engine room

115. Which of these is not a synoptic hour?

A. 0200
B. 1200
C. 1800
D. 0600

116. What are the duties of a helmsman?

A. To steer the ship
B. Conn. the ship
C. Keep a lookout
D. All of these.

117. A propeller in which the rotation of the blades is from left to right with the
ship going ahead and the observer facing forward is called :
A. Right-hand propeller
B. Twin screw propeller
C. Left hand propeller
D. Reversible propeller

118. In case of daylight hours, clear visibility and little traffic, what would be the
minimum expected manning level on the bridge?
A. One deck watch officer and one seaman
B. Two deck watch officer and one seaman
C. Three deck watch officer and one seaman
D. Only one watch officer on the bridge

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119. Which of these errors in DF are caused due to loop siting?
A. Quadrantal error
B. Land and coast effect
C. Night effect
D. All of these.

120. In which of these cases would you consider a watch keeper unfit for duty?
A. If he is impaired by fatigue
B. If he is not intoxicated
C. If he has a bruise on his leg
D. If he has a common cold

121. What is the aim of a routeing system? To ……..

A. Comply with the rules and regulations of the government
B. Study the market , by finding out the different cargoes carried
C. Keep a track of the vessels coming and going
D. Provide safe passage for ships through area w/o restricting legitimate
rights, practices & taking account of anticipated/existing navigational
hazards

122. Who is responsible for navigating the ship safety?

A. Owners
B. The OOW under the direction of the master
C. The master
D. Helms man

123. Who is responsible for safety of the vessel/when the pilot is on board?
A. Master
B. owners
C. Pilot
D. Port authorities

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124. In which of these cases must the watch not be handed over?
A. When the officer of the watch has reason to believe that the relieving
officer is under some disability w/c would prevent him doing duties
effectively
B. When a manoeuvre is taking place
C. Both <Option 2> and :Option 3>
D. When the relieving is satisfied that he has complied with the taking over
watch procedures

125. Who represents the master in navigating the vessel safely?

A. Pilot
B. Only the chief officer □
C. OOW
D. Navigating officer

126. What is a routeing measure comprising a separation point or circular

separation point or circular separation zone and a circular traffic lane within
defined limits called?
A. Roundabout
B. Inshore traffic zone
C. Precautionary area
D. Two-way route

127. Which of these may be permitted to change over the steering from automatic
to manual.
A. Helmsman
B. OOW
C. Look out
D. All of these.

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128. What does the signal 'YG' mean?
A. You appear to be complying with the traffic separation scheme, continue
on the same heading
B. You are running into danger
C. You appear not to be complying with the traffic separation scheme
D. You are in a separation zone

129. Who is responsible to ensure that the watch keeping arrangements are
adequate for maintaining a safe navigational watch?
A. Duty officer
B. Owners
C. Master
D. Al of these.

130. How must a member of the bridge team indicate he has understood the tasks
and duties assigned to him?
A. The team members needs to be supervised and any mistakes corrected
immediately
B. Each team member is considered responsible so once told to carry out a
job, it is understood that the job will be done
C. The team members should confirm that they understand the tasks and
duties assigned to them
D. Report after completing the job

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131. How should watches be arranged?
A. For the first 12hrs it is normal if watchkeepers are not properly rested,
but every effort must be made to do so.
B. First watch at commencement of voyage may be exempted but
subsequent relieving watches must be sufficiently rested & otherwise fit
when going on duty
C. It is left to the discretion of the master weather the watchkeeper needs to
be rested or not.
D. The 1st watch at the commencement of a voyage and the subsequent
relieving watches are sufficiently rested and otherwise fit when going on
duty

132. If a helmsman is given an order stbd10, what must he do?

A. He must repeat the order before putting the wheel on stbd 10
B. All of the other options are appropriate
C. He must put the wheel on stbd 10 and then report
D. He must repeat the order , wait for a reconfirmation from the OOW and
then put the wheel on stbd 10

133. 99. Which of these jobs can an officer in-charge of a navigational watch
undertake?
A. Any duty provided there is no traffic
B. Assist in painting on the bridge wing
C. No duties that would interfere with the safe navigation of the ship
D. Any job provided he makes regular checks in between

134. When should an intended voyage be planned?

A. During pilotage
B. At least during the course of a voyage
C. On sailing
D. In advance □

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135. Which of these factors must be taken into account when deciding the
composition of a navigational watch?
A. All of these.
B. The weather conditions, visibility and weather there is daylight or
darkness
C. The proximity of navigational hazards, which may make it necessary for
the officer in charge to carry out additional navigational duties.
D. Whether the ship is fitted with automatic steering

136. In which of the following cases would the officer of the watch notify the
master?
A. If difficulty is experienced in maintaining course
B. It restricted visibility is suspected or encountered
C. <Option 2> and <Option 3>
D. In clear weather, no traffic

137. When can the officer of watch be the sole look out
A. At night
B. During the day when master feels it is safe
C. In none of the other cases
D. In open seas throughout a period of 24hrs

138. How often would you check the position of the ship?
A. When one desires
B. Only at one hour intervals
C. At sufficient frequent intervals
D. When one is a little uncomfortable

139. When may the OOW use engines?

A. when approaching port
B. Only after informing the master
C. Whenever he needs to
D. Only on orders from the master

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140. How shall the composition of a watch and number of lookouts be
determined?
A. There must always be only one officer and look out irrespective of the
situation.
B. It must always be determined before the voyage commences without any
changes
C. It should be adequate and appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and
conditions □
D. There is no need for lookouts

141. What type of weather conditions are routeing systems intended for?
A. In heavy ice conditions where ice breakers are used
B. Neither <Option 1> nor <Option 2>
C. They are intended for use during day or night in all weather conditions
D. Both <Option 1> and <Option 2>

142. What should be carried out when the pilot boards the vessel ?
A. None of the other options
B. Master should hand over the responsibility before leaving the bridge
C. Signing of the pilots dues receipt
D. Master-pilot information exchange

143. What should be the basic concern of the person responsible for navigating
the ship safety?
A. Avoid Collision and stranding
B. Avoid VHF communication
C. Avoid use of anchors
D. Avoid using engines

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144. What must the navigating officer do once he has deviated from the planned
track?
A. Resume original track only when the master says so
B. Continue on the new track till the new course is set by the navigating
officer
C. Resume the original track as soon as possible
D. Any of the other options is suitable

145. With regard to safety and navigational equipment what care must be taken?
A. The key points and features only need to be understood
B. The equipment must be properly understood and operational conditions
must be fully taken into account
C. At least the important equipment must be properly understood and
operational conditions must be fully taken into account
D. Only equipment which the user knows properly must be used

146. How can good situation awareness be developed amongst the bridge team?
A. By making a passage plan and everyone must be made to it before
departure.
B. By having as many people on the bridge at all times so that more people
are aware in case a situation develops.
C. Regular briefing prior joining a vessel.
D. By making a plan that is well understood, with everyone briefed, with all
members supporting each other.

147. How should ships navigate when they are outside the limits of traffic
separation schemes but close to an inshore traffic zone?
A. In a direction perpendicular to the traffic zone
B. In a direction opposite to that indicated in the zone closest to the ship
C. In the same direction indicated in the zone closest to the ship
D. In any direction

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148. When using two - way routes or two- way deep water routes, which of these
is recommended?
A. Keeping to the stbd side as far as possible
B. All of the other options are practicable
C. Keeping to the port side as far as possible
D. Remaining at the centre as far as possible

149. If there is a lookout needed on the bridge, what should be the navigating
officers course of action?
A. Seek permission from the officer in charge of the crew and only then
summon for assistance
B. e must ensure assistance is made available by the time the next relieving
officer is on the bridge
C. He must ensure assistance is immediately made available
D. He must ensure assistance is made available before sunset

150. For what type of vessels is a deep-water route intended for?

A. Only ships of over 100000dwt and over
B. Any ship can use the route as long as they exhibit proper lights/shapes for
the same
C. Ships which because of their draught in relation to the available depth of
water in the area concerned require the use of such a route
D. It is a shorter route provided by the government for transit at an added
price

151. If the master of the vessel is present on the bridge while you are keeping a
navigational watch, who would be responsible for the watch? □
A. Lookout
B. the master
C. the OOW
D. Both share the responsibility

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152. What type of ships are routeing systems recommended for use?
A. All types of ships unless otherwise stated
B. Only for those vessels which have difficulty in maneuvering
C. Only for large vessels
D. For vessels following a convoy

153. When should a relieving officer take over a watch?

A. When the officer being relieved says he has handed over the watch
B. Once his vision is fully adjusted to the light
C. Both <Option 2> and <Option 3>
D. Once he satisfied himself by standing & instructions of master, position,
course, speed, draught, tides, currents & navigational situation

154. If the OOW has any doubt about the pilot's actions, what must he do?
A. He should seek clarification from the pilot and if in doubt notify the
master and take appropriate action before master arrives
B. He should seek clarification from the pilot & if he feels the pilots actions
are wrong he should make a report & get it signed by the pilot after pilot

C. He should seek clarification from the pilot and if in doubt notify the
master to take appropriate action.
D. Inform port control and ask for a change of pilot

155. On taking over a navigational watch which of the following will you
confirm?
A. Ships true/estimated position, track, course and speed.
B. That the passage plan is complete
C. Ships bunkers on board
D. That the radar is on

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156. Excluding small vessels and where there is no all round view. Which of
these would you consider a lookout?
A. Men working on deck
B. Both <Option 1> and <Option 2>
C. Person designated to keep a lookout
D. Helmsman

157. 123. When is a vessel required to maintain a lookout ?

A. All the time at sea.

B. At night and when visibility is reduced.

C. From sunset to sunrise.

D. When decided bythe Captain.

158. What is the patent log used for ?

A. Indicating distance traveled through the water.

B. Indicating wind speed.

C. Writing an official record of events on board.

D. Indicating ship's time.

159. With approaching heavy weather, what precautions must be taken with
lifeboats?

A. Lower boats to embarkation deck level and secure.

B. Check and tighten all lashings.

C. Remove all covers make fast the plug.

D. Place onboard additional provisions and rig the painters.

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160. With approaching heavy weather, name 3 things that must be done on main
deck?

A. Plug scuppers - throw anything loose on deck overboard - close

watertight doors.

B. Turn ventilators into wind - switch on power to winches - remove

sounding caps.

C. Check: all hatches/tank tops are properly secured - all scuppers are clear -
ventilation pipes closed

D. Switch on deck lighting - switch on power to cranes - check all doors are
closed and secured.

161. In preparing for a long passage, what must be done with all the mooring
ropes?

A. Remove from working areas, store and secure in lockers

B. Store on open deck in sheltered place.

C. Secure in place on bow and poop deck.

D. Moue to the accommodation and secure in the central stores

162. What signals must a vessel at anchor display?

A. Code flag 'a' by day and a red light at night.

B. A large black square by day and a flashing white light at night.

C. Code flag 'b' by day and a red light at night.

D. A black ball hoisted at the bow by day and all around white lights at
night.

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163. With approaching heavy weather, name three things that must be done with
windlass?

A. Tighten brakes - cover windlass with canvas - switch on power to

windlass

B. Open brakes - put windlass in gear - cover windlass with canvas.

C. Lash windlass to rails - remove brake handles - switch on power to

windlass.

D. Tighten brakes-secure cables with wires-take windlass out of gear.

164. When vessel is at anchor in fog, what is the lookout required to do?

A. Keep watch on the bridge using radar and inform the officer of the watch
if any vessel appears to be too close.

B. Ring anchor bell rapidly every 5 minutes.

C. Check the anchor cable at frequent intervals for any sign that the ship
may be dragging.

D. Make hot drinks for the officer of the watch.

165. Is the lookout man allowed to leave his post without being relieved?

A. No, it is not OK.

B. Only for short periods to go to the toilet.

C. It depends on the situation

D. Yes, it is OK.

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166. at is the main duty of the lookout man ?

A. To call the master if the officer on watch collapses.

B. To assist the officer of the watch in his duties.

C. To assist as required with maintenance work.

D. To keep alert and report anything seen or heard to the officer of the
watch.

167. What colour are the ship's mast lights?

A. Red

B. White

C. Mixed

D. Red and white

168. What colouris the ship's port or left hand sidelight?

A. White

B. Yellow

C. Green

D. Red

169. What colouris the ship's starboard or right hand sidelight?

A. Red

B. Yellow

C. Green

D. White

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170. When on bridge lookout duty, what is your first responsibility?

A. Clean the bridge

B. Be alert, watch and listen

C. Serve coffee to the captain

D. Seek shelter

171. When on bridge lookout duty, how would you report a light sighted at mid-
way between the bow and the starboard beam ?

A. Light in middle to starboard

B. Light to starboard

C. Light 4 points to starboard

D. Light sharp to starboard

172. When on bridge lookout duty, how would you report a light 22.5 degrees aft
of midships on the port side?

A. Light astern

B. Light four points abaft the port beam

C. Light behind on port side

D. Light two points abaft the port beam

173. When a vessel is approaching 'END Or N’, how many side lights would you
see?

A. Two

B. Five

C. Three

D. Four

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174. When a vessel is crossing from port to starboard, what colour sidelight
would you see?

A. Green

B. Red

C. Yellow

D. White

175. When a vessel is crossing from starboard to port, what colour sidelight
would you see ?

A. Yellow

B. Red

C. White

D. Green

176. When your vessel is overtaking another, what is the colour of the first light
you would see ?

A. White

B. Green

C. Yellow

D. Red

177. How many degrees are there on the rose of a magnetic or gyro compass?

A. 420

B. 360

C. 180

D. 270

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178. How many points of the compass are there ?

A. 36

B. 24

C. 32

D. 40

179. How many degrees are there in each point of the compass ?

A. 12

B. 11.25

C. 15

D. 17.5

180. How many navigation lights does an ordinary power-driven vessel carry
when steaming full ahead?

A. 7

B. 5

C. 3

D. 4

181. What is the arc (angle) of visibility of a masthead light?

A. 225 degrees

B. 270 degrees

C. 210 degrees

D. 180 degrees

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182. What is the arc (angle) of visibility of a stern light ?

A. 135 degrees

B. 270 degrees

C. 120 degrees

D. 150 degrees

183. When must a vessel place a bridge lookout on duty ?

A. At night and in poor visibility

B. In poor visibility only

C. All day

D. At night only

184. When is a vessel required to maintain a lookout ?

A. All the time at sea.

B. At night and when visibility is reduced.

C. From sunset to sunrise.

D. When decided bythe Captain.

185. What is the patent log used for ?

A. Indicating distance traveled through the water.

B. Indicating wind speed.

C. Writing an official record of events on board.

D. Indicating ship's time.

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186. With approaching heavy weather, what precautions must be taken with
lifeboats ?

A. Lower boats to embarkation deck level and secure.

B. Check and tighten all lashings.

C. Remove all covers make fast the plug.

D. Place onboard additional provisions and rig the painters.

187. With approaching heavy weather, name 3 things that must be done on main
deck ?

A. Plug scuppers - throw anything loose on deck overboard - close

watertight doors.

B. Turn ventilators into wind - switch on power to winches - remove

sounding caps.

C. Check: all hatches/tank tops are properly secured - all scuppers are clear -
ventilation pipes closed

D. Switch on deck lighting - switch on power to cranes - check all doors are
closed and secured.

188. In preparing for a long passage, what must be done with all the mooring
ropes ?

A. Remove from working areas, store and secure in lockers

B. Store on open deck in sheltered place.

C. Secure in place on bow and poop deck.

D. Moue to the accommodation and secure in the central stores

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189. What signals must a vessel at anchor display ?

A. Code flag 'a' by day and a red light at night.

B. A large black square by day and a flashing white light at night.

C. Code flag 'b' by day and a red light at night.

D. A black ball hoisted at the bow by day and all around white lights at
night.

190. When the inboard end of a gangway is resting on the bulwark, what else
must be provided ?

A. A life buoy with self igniting light.

B. A large wooden crate pushed against bulwark.

C. A bulwark ladder properly secured and fenced.

D. Stanchions.

191. With approaching heavy weather, name three things that must be done with
windlass ?

A. Tighten brakes - cover windlass with canvas - switch on power to

windlass

B. Open brakes - put windlass in gear - cover windlass with canvas.

C. Lash windlass to rails - remove brake handles - switch on power to

windlass.

D. Tighten brakes-secure cables with wires-take windlass out of gear.

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192. When vessel is at anchor in fog, what is the lookout required to do?

A. Keep watch on the bridge using radar and inform the officer of the watch
if any vessel appears to be too close.

B. Ring anchor bell rapidly every 5 minutes.

C. Check the anchor cable at frequent intervals for any sign that the ship
may be dragging.

D. Make hot drinks for the officer of the watch.

193. If this ship was at sea, what would be wrong with this picture ?

A. The windlass is not in gear.

B. The anchor cable is not clean

C. The compression bars are not on the anchor cable.

D. There are no covers on the gypsy.

194. Is the lookout man allowed to leave his post without being relieved ?

A. No, it is not OK.

B. Only for short periods to go to the toilet.

C. It depends on the situation

D. Yes, it is OK.

195. at is the main duty of the lookout man ?

A. To call the master if the officer on watch collapses.

B. To assist the officer of the watch in his duties.

C. To assist as required with maintenance work.

D. To keep alert and report anything seen or heard to the officer of the
watch.

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196. If ordered to steer "east", how many degrees on the compass is it ?

A. 045 degrees

B. 270 degrees

C. 180 degrees

D. 090 degrees

197. What kind of joining shackle is shown here

?

A. A quick release shackle.

B. A lugged shackle.

C. A kenter shackle.

D. A senhouse shackle.

198. What is a standard compass ?

A. A compass that automatically steers the ship.

B. A magnetic compass in a binnacle.

C. A gyro compass powered by electricity.

D. A compass for indicating wind direction found on the mast.

199. How would you respond to an order of "steer 045 degrees" from the pilot ?

A. Alter course to new heading of 045 degrees.

B. Repeat the order then alter course to a new heading of 045 degrees.

C. Repeat the order, then alter course until 045 degrees shown on compass,
then report "steady on 045 degrees, pilot".

D. Turn the wheel until the course is altered by 045 degrees.

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200. What is the length of 1 shackle of anchor cable ?

A. One tenth of a nautical mile.

B. 10 fathoms or 18.5 meters.

C. 15 fathoms or 27.5 meters.

D. 20 fathoms or 36.5 meters.

201. Which of these would not need to be done prior to arrival at a berth ?

A. Rig the gangway and lower it to about 15cms above the waterline.

B. Request power on deck, ensure windlass out of gear with brakes on, run
windlass and mooring winch slowly and oil working parts.

C. Prepare heaving lines, rope stoppers, chain stoppers, cork or rope fender
and ratguards.

D. Bring mooring lines out from storage to suitable positions on deck.

202. What is a gangway used for ?

A. To allow safe access to vessel

B. For putting over deck cargo to allow access from the accommodation to
the forecastle.

C. Getting into the vessel's lifeboats or liferafts.

D. Loading cargo.

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203. Which of the following is not required when a pilot is boarding ?

A. A lifeboat swung out on standby.

B. A bulwark ladder.

C. A heaving line.

D. A lifebuoy with light.

204. In relation the quayside where should the outboard end of gangway rest ?

A. Straight out from ship's side across crane tracks.

B. In front of the ship's after back spring.

C. Right on the edge.

D. Clear of cargo working areas and clear of all suspended loads.

205. Who must supervise the rigging of the pilot ladder and the
embarkation/disembarkation of pilot ?

A. The AB on watch

B. The bosun

C. The Captain

D. The officer of the watch.

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206. How should a pilot ladder 'hang" on ship's side ?

A. Flat against ship's side and down to the water's edge.

B. Flat against ship's side with lower end of sufficient height above water to
allow easy access.

C. Flat against ship's side and down just below the waterline.

D. At an angle of about 45 degrees towards the stern.

207. Which of these is an adequate means of access to cargo holds ?

A. A mechanical hoist.

B. A rope ladder.

C. A permanent fitted ladder.

D. A long aluminum ladder.

208. How would you know when 3 shackles of cable have been paid out ?

A. By counting the links.

B. By locating metal tags.

C. By asking the chief mate.

D. By locating seizing wire on the link on either side of the joining shackle.

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209. How would you respond to an order of 'bard a starboard" from the pilot ?

A. Turn the wheel as far as it will go to starboard, then bring the wheel back
to midships.

B. Repeat the order, then turn the wheel as far as it will go to starboard and
report.

C. Repeat the order, then turn the wheel as far as it will go to left and report.

D. Repeat the order, then turn the wheel to starboard until 25 degrees rudder
shown.

210. Where is the best place onboard to rig a pilot ladder ?

A. On deck and as close to midships as possible.

B. Near the stern.

C. Near the bow.

D. From the boat deck.

211. In relation to weather and sea state, what must a vessel provide when
embarking a pilot ?

A. That the vessel is head on to sea

B. That the pilot ladder is rigged on weather side

C. That the pilot ladde is rigged on leeside

D. That anchor is ready to let go.

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212. When preparing an anchor, what will the bosun do before the vessel arrives
at an anchorage ?

A. Take the windlass out of gear and hold the anchor on the brake.

B. Remove the wire lashings and the cement covers to the chain lockers.

C. Hoist the anchoring ball.

D. Put power to the windlass and walk the anchor back to just above the
water.

213. What is the primary function of the ship's windlass ?

A. Heaving the anchor cable.

B. Mooring the ship.

C. As an additional winch when required.

D. Securing the ship to a tug using the chain.

214. This vessel is at anchor. What daytime signal must this vessel display ?

A. A basket.

B. A black cylinder.

C. A red and yellow flag.

D. A black ball.

215. In preparing for sea, what must be done with all deck storerooms ?

A. Make sure all contents are properly stowed and secured.

B. Check with the chief mate or bosun for instructions.

C. Lock the doors and post warning notices.

D. Lock the doors.

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216. When warping or heaving a vessel alongside, how many men are required
for each line ?

A. Two.

B. One.

C. Three.

D. Four.

217. How do you secure a fibre rope to bitts ?

A. By round turns.

B. By a combination of round turns and figure of eights.

C. By a bowline knot.

D. By a figure eight.

218. In securing nylon or polyproplene ropes, what must you do ?

A. Make two round turns on nearest bitt before making figure of eights.

B. Leave the stoppers secured to the mooring ropes.

C. Lash the top turns after securing.

D. Secure in the same manner as fibre ropes.

219. Once ship is tied up, what must be put on all mooring lines ?

A. Warning notices.

B. Self tension winches.

C. Extra lashings.

D. Rat guards.

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220. When boarding a pilot at night, what else must vessel provide ?

A. A searchlight or cluster light rigged in such a manner to clearly

illuminate the ship side and pilot ladder.

B. A flare or intermittent flashing light.

C. All of these.

D. A strong flashlight with beam directed on pilot ladder.

221. Beside bow and stern lines, what other lines are used when mooring ?

A. Midship lines.

B. Back springs.

C. Towing springs.

D. Gantlines.

222. How would the helmsman respond to an order "steady” from the pilot ?

A. Repeat order and just leave wheel as it is.

B. Repeat order and put wheel to midships.

C. Repeat order, then apply sufficient wheel to arrest any swing and advise
pilot of new course.

D. Repeat the order, note the compass course and steady vessel on that
course, then report steady on course.

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223. How would you respond to an order "starboard ten" ?

A. By repeating the order and then executing it.

B. By repeating order, turning wheel to starboard until 10 degrees shown on

rudder indicator, then reporting "ten degrees starboard, Sir."

C. By turning wheel to starboard until 10 degrees is shown on the rudder

indicator.

D. By turning wheel to the left until 10 degrees shown on rudder indicator.

224. How would you respond to an order 'midships" ?

A. Turn wheel 10 degrees to the left and then return it midships.

B. Repeat order and leave wheel where it is.

C. Turn the wheel 10 degrees to the right and then return it midships.

D. Repeat the order, then bring wheel to midships position and report "wheel
amidships, Sir."

225. When steering by gyro compass, what must a helmsman periodically do ?

A. Alter course occasionallyto ensure it is working property.

B. Check the gyro compass course against magnetic compass course

C. Allow for the rolling of the ship.

D. Adjust the speed and latitude settings on the gyro each watch.

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226. How do you respond to an order 'bard a port" ?

A. Repeat the order then turn wheel to port until 20 degrees shown on the
rudder indicator.

B. Turn the wheel as far as it will go to port, then bring the wheel back to
midships.

C. Repeat the order then turn the wheel as far as it will go to port, then
report "wheel hard a port, Sir."

D. Turn the wheel as far as it will go to the right.

227. How do you respond to an order 'test steering gear" ?

A. Starboard

B. By repeating order and turning the wheel hard a port

C. By turning wheel a few degrees to port and starboard.

D. By repeating order, then turning wheel hard over to port and starboard
then back to midships and reporting "Gear in order, Sir."

228. How do you respond to an order "steer 270 degrees" ?

A. Repeat the order then alter course to new heading of 270 degrees.

B. Just alter course to new heading of 270 degrees.

C. Repeat the order, then alter course and steady vessel on new heading and
report "steady on 270 degrees, Sir”

D. Turn the wheel until course is altered by 270 degrees.

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229. What part of the ship is shown here?

A. A mechanical pilot hoist.

B. A pilot ladder.

C. A gangway.

D. A stairway.

230. What part is encircled ?

A. The radar scanner.

B. The azimuth indicator.

C. The radio direction finder.

D. The wind speed indicator.

231. What is the name of the piece of

equipment shown in the picture?

A. The windless.

B. The capstan.

C. A mooring winch.

D. The towing gear.

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232. What part of this vessel is shown by letter
A?

A. A pumproom.

B. A stern ramp.

C. A pipeline manifold.

D. A hatch cover.

233. How do you respond to an order "steer 10

degrees to port" ?

A. Repeat the order and turn wheel to port until 10 degrees shown on rudder
indicator.

B. Repeat the order then turn the wheel 10 degrees to port

C. Repeat the order, turn the wheel to port and once bow starts swinging
ease the wheel steadying the vessel on new course and then report the
course.

D. Turn the wheel to port until new course appears on compass, then steady
ship.

234. What is this the piece of equipment ?

A. A windlass.

B. A topping lift.

C. A capstan.

D. A set of bitts.

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235. How do you respond to an order "ease the wheel" ?

A. Report the order then turn the wheel slowlytowards midships.

B. Repeat the order, then turn the wheel to midships until 5 degrees shown
on rudder indicator, then report "wheel eased, Sir."

C. Repeat the order, then bring the wheel to midships.

D. Repeat the order then turn the wheel until the opposite amount of rudder
shown on indicator, then report.

236. What part of the ship is shown by letter

A?

A. A gooseneck.

B. A crane topping lift

C. A crane pedestal.

D. A jib.

237. What is the aft draft ?

A. 7.5 metres.

B. 7 metres 50 centimeters.

C. 7 metres 40 centimeters.

D. 7 metres 85 centimeters.

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238. What is the forward draft ?

A. 7 metres 60 centimeters.

B. 7.5 metres.

C. 7 metres 65 centimeters.

D. 7 metres 70 centimeters.

239. What signal is being exhibited by this vessel ?

A. A tug restricted in its abitity to maneuver.

B. A tug and tow more then 200m.

C. A tug not under command.

D. A tug constrained by its draft.

240. How many shackles of cable is indicated

here ?

A. 3 shackles.

B. 2 shackles.

C. 1 shackle.

D. 4 shackles.

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241. What is the draft ?

A. 8.4m

B. 8.5m

C. 7.5m

D. 7.4m

242. What is the forward draft ?

A. 7 metres 90 centimeters.

B. 7 metres 85 centimeters.

C. 7 metres 50 centimeters.

D. 8 metres 50 centimeters.

243. What is a gyro compass ?

A. A type of magnetic compass.

B. A special compass for emergencies.

C. A compass that measures wind direction.

D. A compass powered by electricity.

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244. What type of boat is in this picture

A. A liferaft.

B. A totally enclosed lifeboat.

C. An open freefall lifeboat.

D. A fast rescue boat.

245. What are the cardinal points of a compass.

A. North East, North West, South East & South West.

B. North, South, East and West.

C. East and West.

D. North and South.

246. What is the part marked with the square

called?

A. A lifeboat catcher.

B. A lifeboat fall.

C. A lifeboat davit.

D. A lifeboat painter.

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247. What is the forward draft ?

A. 7 metres 40centimeters.

B. 4 metres.

C. 7 metres 4 centimeters.

D. 8 metres 4 centimeters.

248. What is the phonetic word for this flag ?

A. Echo

B. Bravo

C. Mike

D. Oscar

249. What kind of vessel may sound a fog signal consisting of four short blasts ?

A. A vessel constrained by her draught

B. A vessel being towed

C. A vessel engaged on pilotage duty

D. A fishing vessel

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250. After putting the windlass in gear, what must you do next?

A. Start the electrical convertor

B. Ring the anchor bell

C. Start the windlass

D. Open the brake

251. What colour are the ship's mast lights?

A. Red
B. White
C. Mixed
D. Red and white

252. What colour is the ship's port or left hand sidelight?

A. White

B. Yellow

C. Green

D. Red

253. What colour is the ship's starboard or right hand sidelight?

A. Red
B. Yellow
C. Green
D. White
254. When on bridge lookout duty, what is your first responsibility?

A. Clean the bridge

B. Be alert, watch and listen
C. Serve coffee to the captain
D. Seek shelter

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255. When on bridge lookout duty, how would you report a light sighted at mid-
way between the bow and the starboard beam ?

A. Light in middle to starboard

B. Light to starboard

C. Light 4 points to starboard

D. Light sharp to starboard

256. When on bridge lookout duty, how would you report a light 22.5 degrees aft
of midships on the port side?

A. Light astern

B. Light four points abaft the port beam

C. Light behind on port side

D. Light two points abaft the port beam

257. When a vessel is approaching 'END OrN’, how many side lights would you
see?

A. Two

B. Five

C. Three

D. Four

258. When a vessel is crossing from port to starboard, what colour sidelight
would you see?

A. Green

B. Red

C. Yellow

D. White

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259. When a vessel is crossing from starboard to port, what colour sidelight
would you see ?

A. Yellow

B. Red

C. White

D. Green

260. When your vessel is overtaking another, what is the colour of the first light
you would see ?

A. White

B. Green

C. Yellow

D. Red

261. When would you use a fid?

A. When splicing a mooring line

B. When securing hatch covers

C. When mixing paint

D. When chipping paint on deck

262. When joining two ropes, what type of splice do you use?

A. A French splice

B. A short splice

C. A long splice

D. An eye splice

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263. How many degrees are there on the rose of a magnetic or gyro compass?

A. 420

B. 360

C. 180

D. 270

264. How many points of the compass are there ?

A. 36

B. 24

C. 32

D. 40

265. How many degrees are there in each point of the compass ?

A. 12

B. 11.25

C. 15

D. 17.5

266. How many feet are there in a fathom?

A. 6
B. 4
C. 9
D. 12
267. How many fathoms are there in one shackle or shot of the anchor cable?

A. 18

B. 15

C. 20

D. 10

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268. How many navigation lights does an ordinary power-driven vessel carry
when steaming full ahead?

A. 7

B. 5

C. 3

D. 4

269. What is the arc (angle) of visibility of a masthead light?

A. 225 degrees

B. 270 degrees

C. 210 degrees

D. 180 degrees

270. What is the arc (angle) of visibility of a sternlight ?

A. 135 degrees

B. 270 degrees

C. 120 degrees

D. 150 degrees

271. When must a vessel place a bridge lookout on duty ?

A. At night and in poor visibility

B. In poor visibility only

C. All day

D. At night only

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272. When told to rig a pilot ladder, which side do you choose?

A. the weather side

B. Close to the stern

C. Either side

D. The lee side

273. What is the phonetic word for this flag ?

A. Bravo

B. Zulu

C. Uniform

D. Alfa

274. If a ballast tank has just been emptied, within the last hour, would you still
need to test the space for oxygen ?

A. No, ballast tanks never need to be tested for oxygen content.

B. It is up to the captain or authorized officer.

C. Yes, all enclosed spaces should be tested.

D. No, in this circumstance the atmosphere would contain tifficient oxygen.

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275. What action should be taken immediately in the event of an oil tank spill
when loading ?

A. Stand by the fire fighting equipment in case of ignition.

B. The spilled oil on deck should be recovered and action taken to stop any
further spillage.

C. Reduced the level in the tank by gravity transfer to a slack tank.

D. Notify the terminal and stop loading.

276. Which deckhands are not permitted to work aloft ?

A. All ordinary seamen.

B. Cadets or apprentices..

C. Those under 18 years who have less than 1 year experience

D. All of these.

277. What does this sign mean ?

A. Dangerous when wet.

B. Poisonous.

C. Chemicals.

D. Corrosive.

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278. What does this sign mean ?

A. Radioactive.

B. Flammable.

C. Explosive.

D. Dangerous gas.

279. What does this sign mean ?

A. An oxidizing agent.

B. Dangerous when exposed to air.

C. Contains oxygen.

D. A surface burning fuel.

280. A container with this warning sign would

contain which type of hazard ?

A. Marine pollutant.
B. Explosive.
C. Toxic
D. Radioactive.

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281. What part is shown by letter D ?

A. The gripes.

B. The brake.

C. The bowsing tackle.

D. The fall block.

282. What does this sign mean ?

A. Compressed air.

B. LPG.

C. Highly flammable compressed gas.

D. Non flammable compressed gas.

283. What does this sign mean?

A. Emergency signals.
B. Rocket line throwing apparatus.
C. Survival craft pyrotechnics.
D. Rocket parachute flares.

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284. When working over ship's side on staging, what other equipment besides a
safety harness should be worn?

A. A life jacket.

B. No other equipment is necessary.

C. Waterproof overalls.

D. Box type or wrap around goggles.

285. When must you wear breathing apparatus ?

A. When entering a space suspected to be deficient in oxygen.

B. When required to go under water.

C. When cleaning holds after a grain cargo.

D. When spray painting or grit blasting.

286. When must you wear a safety harness ?

A. When at mooring stations.

B. When working in lower hold.

C. When working aloft or over the side of the ship.

D. When opening hatches.

287. What protective equipment must be issued to each deckhand for everyday
use ?

A. Safety hat, work gloves, safety shoes.

B. Chemical resistant, fire resistant jacket.

C. Safety harness, lifeline.

D. Breathing apparatus, resuscitators.

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288. What is the minimum rest period needed to maintain health and avoid
fatigue ?

A. Not less than twelve (12) hours a day.

B. Not less than six hours in any 24 hour period.

C. Not less than ten hours in any 24 hour period.

D. Not less than 4 hours a day but not every day of the week.

289. What is a permit to work ?

A. Work orders from the senior officers.

B. A complete check on preparedness prior to start of work.

C. The recommendations of the ship's safety committee.

D. A notification that you are qualified to carry out the work.

290. What does this sign mean ?

A. Start air supply.

B. Stream sea anchor.

C. Food rations are located here.

D. Radio direction finder is operating.

291. Which of these gasses would carry this sign ?

A. Hydrogen.

B. Argon.

C. Propane.

D. Acetylene.

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292. You need to anchor a ship in 80 meters of open water. How much chain
should you use ?

A. 5 shackles.

B. 11 shackles.

C. 8 shackles.

D. 6 shackles.

293. When ordered by pilot to 'meet her or check her", how should the helmsman
respond ?

A. By repeating the order and turning the wheel to midships.

B. By repeating the order, then turn wheel not more than 10 degrees against
the swing of the ship.

C. By repeating the order and turning wheel hard over in opposite direction
to arrest swing.

D. By repeating the order and calling out the ship's heading

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