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Ship Maneuvering and Navigation Basics

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Ship Maneuvering and Navigation Basics

The document contains a series of questions related to ship maneuvering, safety regulations, and emergency procedures. It covers topics such as hull shapes, rudder effects, squat in shallow water, tides, currents, and safety measures for life-saving appliances. The questions are designed to assess knowledge and understanding of maritime operations and safety protocols.

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Manoeuvre The Ship

1. Which of the following hull shapes would normally provide a directionally stable ship?

a. A long ship with a narrow beam

b. A short ship with a narrow beam

c. A short ship with a wide beam

d. A long ship with a wide beam

2. The distance from the surface of the water to the highest point on a vessel is?2.

a. Water Line

b. Air draught

c. Centre Line

d. Level draught

3. The ship's rudder is full over when the ship's engines are full ahead. Will the turning effect
(lift force) of the rudder. be changed when the engine is stopped?

a. Yes, the lift force will be dramatically reduced when the engines are stopped

b. Yes, the Lift or turning force will be reduced to about 50% of the original lift force

when the engines are stopped

c. No, the turning force applied by the rudder will be maintained within about 90% of the

lift force when going full ahead

d. No, the lift force is unaffected by the speed of the propeller

4. What would be the correct understanding of the term "a ship is directionally unstable"?4.

a. The ship requires continual application of the rudder to maintain a steady course

b. When the rudder is kept amidships, the ship will continue on a straight course

c. The ship will only require small amounts of helm to maintain its course when

steaming in a heavy seaway


d. I don't know

5. The engines are going astern and the ship is making sternway of about 1.5 knots with the
rudder hard to

starboard. What effect will this have on the ship's progress?

a. This will give the stern a lift force to starboard

b. The rudder will have no effect when the ship is making sternway, it should be in the

amidships position when going astern

c. This will give the stern a lift force to port

d. There will be no lift force and the ship will go straight astern

6. In shallow water a ship will experience "Squat". What are the principle reasons creating the
effects of squat?

a. There is an increase in the water velocity and a decrease of water pressure around the ship's
hull

b. There is a decrease in the water velocity and an increased of water pressure around

the ship's hull

c. There is an increased effect of gravity due to closeness of the sea-bed

d. I don't know

7. One test that a ship must meet in determining its maneuverability during voyage is7.

a. Running Circle

b. Turning Circle Test

c. Drill

d. Everything is true

8. Which of the following is the simplest method of locating a ship's position?8.

a. Visual bearing of terrestrial markings.

b. Horizontal sextant angle.

c. Using the bearing and scale on the radar


d. Sky observation

9. The ropes are removed, leaving 1 tros and 1 spring, front and stern, known as9.

a. Double Spring

b. Squat

c. Single up

d. Plimsol Mark

10. In exercising, trim is one thing that is very considered. What is meant by trim?.

a. Difference between front draft and back draft

b. Speed ??change

c. Turnaround

d. UKC Change

11. When the ship is free from the groove and out into the open sea, the captain instructs full
away. The term Full. Away means

a. The ship is safe from the dangers of navigation

b. Ship sailing with one engine

c. The ship sails with the thrust of the current

d. Ship sailing at full turn

12. The first correction for trim at draft survey is.

a. larger than the second and always negative

b. less than a second and it's always negative.

c. larger than the second and always positive.

d. positive or negative, but always greater than the second.

13. In determining the quantity of cargo by the ship's draught, the first correction for trim reflects
the fact that13.

a. the center of the area of waterline does not usually coincide with the centre of gravity

of the ship.
b. the Centre of area of the waterline is usually not in the middle of the ship.

c. there is usually a deflection of the hull.

d. the ship usually sailed with trim to aft.

14. Trim by the stern mean?14.

a. mean draught of stern greater than that of the bow.

b. means the bow draught greater than that of the stern.

c. not allowed due to increased resistance and excess fuel.

d. not allowed due to dangerous slamming loads.

15. What is meant by the term UKC (Under Keel Clearance)15.

a. The safe distance between the keel of the ship and the seabed

b. The safe distance between the keel and the waterline

c. Safe distance between the seabed and the waterline

d. All wrong answers

16. Means of processing ship motion are all equipment on board that can be used to process ship
motion according to. what is desired. The ship's maneuvering facilities include:

a. Driving force

b. Navigation Equipment

c. Windlass

d. Mooring Line

17. To reduce the influence of Squat when the ship sails in narrow waters, the appropriate action
is17.

a. Reduce Speed

b. Increase Speed

c. Adding payload

d. anchored
18. The influence of these water conditions on the ship's motion is:18.

a. The loading of the ship will be related to the draft of the ship, where this draft will

affect the limitations of the steering movement, especially if the ship with the draft is

sailing in shallow waters. In addition, ships with irregular loading can result in

negative stability which can endanger the ship when it is processed

b. in narrow and shallow waters if the keel of the ship is too close to the bottom of the

water there will be back and forth waves on the side of the ship and a decrease in the

water level between the bow and stern of the ship

c. A and B are correct

d. A and B are wrong

19. The term "Squat" in exercise means19.

a. Reduction of the space below the keel of the ship to the seabed

b. Increased water pressure.

c. The effectiveness of the rudder and propeller when the ship is moving in shallow

water

d. The flow of water under the keel

20. How is the effect of shallow water felt by ships?20.

a. Ships that have negative stability are more unstable, especially if they are trim by

head.

b. Turning Circle got bigger.

c. The ship becomes sluggish in responding to the rudder.

d. The effect of the propeller thrust becomes greater, if the engine is given a stern

direction, the bow turns faster to the right and the stern to the left.
21. Internal factors that affect the ship's maneuvering except21.

a. Ship trim.

b. The shape of the hull.

c. Type and number of rudder leaves.

d. Current

22. The amount that a current travels in one hour is termed as:22.

a. Set

b. Flood

c. Drift

d. Ebb

23. Tides having higher lows and lower highs occur when:23.

a. The moon is at its maximum north declination

b. The sun and the moon are in conjunction

c. The sun and the moon are in opposition

d. The moon is at first and last quarter

24. A tide is called diurnal when:24.

a. Only one high and one low water occurs in a lunar day

b. The high tide is higher and low tide is lower than normal

c. The high tide and low tide are six hours apart

d. Two high tides occur during a lunar day

25. Tropic tides are caused by:25.

a. Moon being at its maximum declination North or South ?

b. Moon crossing the equator

c. Sun and moon are in line

d. Sun and moon are at quadrature with the earth


26. Spring tides that have higher highs and lower lows occur when the moon is at:26.

a. opposition or in conjunction with the earth and sun

b. quadrate with the earth and sun

c. apogee

d. perigee

27. Although, tide tables list the times and heights of tides at a specific locale, these can be
altered by:27.

I. onshore winds tending to rise the level of tides

II. low atmospheric pressure causing tides to be higher than normal

a. I only

b. II only

c. both l and Il

d. neither I nor Il

28. the diurnal inequality of tides is caused by:28.

a. the moon being at perigee

b. the declination of the moon

c. changing weather conditions

d. the moon being at apogee

29. When a strong current sets over an irregular bottom, or meets an opposing current, which of
the following may. occur?

a. tide rips ?

b. bore

c. ebb current

d. slack water
30. Currents refer to the:30.

a. vertical movement of the water

b. horizontal movement of the water

c. density changes in the water

d. density movement in the water

31. The set of the current is the:31.

a. speed of the current at a particular time

b. maximum speed of the current

c. direction from which the current flows

d. direction to which the current flows

32. Set of the current is:32.

a. its velocity in knots

b. direction from where it flows

c. estimated current

d. direction towards where it flows

33. Which of the following describes an ebb current?33.

a. horizontal movement of water away from the land following low tide

b. horizontal movement of water towards the land following low tide

c. horizontal movement of water away from land following high tide

d. horizontal movement of water towards the land following high tide

34. Slack water occurs when there is:34.

a. no horizontal motion of the water

b. no vertical motion of the water

c. a weak ebb or flood current

d. neither a vertical nor a horizontal motion


35. the shoreline shown on nautical charts of waters subject to large tidal fluctuations is usually
the line of mean:35.

a. Iower low water ?

b. high water

c. low water

d. tide level

36. Regarding tides and currents, which of the following is/are correct:36.

I. The time of slack water does not generally coincide with the time of high or low water.

Il. The time of maximum velocity of the current does not usually coincide with the time of the
most rapid change in the vertical height of the tide.

a. I only

b. II only

c. both l and II

d. neither I nor II

37. The term "flood current" refers to that time when the water level is:37.

a. Moving towards the land

b. Falling

c. Not changing

d. Falling because of a rapid change in the wind

38. In a river subject to tidal currents, the best time to dock a ship without the assistance of tugs
is:38.

a. When the slack water and stand coincide

b. At high water

c. At stand

d. At slack water
39. Which of the following is Che correct definition of height of the tide?39.

a. the vertical distance from the tidal datum to the level of the water at any time

b. the vertical difference between the heights of low and high water

c. the vertical difference of datum plane and ocean bottom

d. the vertical distance from the surface of the water to the ocean floor

40. Spring tide occurs:40.

a. at the start of the spring, when the sun is over the equator

b. only when the sun and moon are on the same side of the earth and nearly in line

c. when the sun and moon are 90 deg. relative to the earth

d. when the sun, moon and earth are nearly in line, in any order

41. In order to predict the actual depth of water using the Tide Tables, the data obtained from the
Tide tables:41.

a. is the actual depth

b. should be added or subtracted from the charted depth?

c. should be multiplied to the charted depth

d. should be divided by the charted depth

42. the most effective generating forces of surface ocean currents are:42.

a. temperature and salinity differences in the water

b. wind and density in the water

c. water depth and topography

d. rotation of the earth continental interference


43. Coastal current:43.

a. is generated by waves striking the beach

b. flows outside the surf zone

c. flows in a circular pattern

d. is also known as longshore current

44. Wind velocity varies:44.

a. Inversely with the absolute humidity

b. Directly with the temperature of the air mass

c. Directly with the pressure gradient ?

d. Inversely with barometric pressure

45. Wind direction may be determined by observing all of the following except:45.

a. Whitecaps

b. Swells

c. Waves

d. Low clouds
Contribute to the safety of personnel and ship

1. Which one of the listed requirements regarding service and maintenance of life-saving
appliances correspond to. present regulations?
a. Instructions for onboard maintenance of life-saving appliances in accordance with the
regulations shall be provided
b. At least one member of the crew shall hold a repairman certificate for life-saving
equipment
c. Maintenance and repair of all life saving equipments shall be carried out by the
certified ship staff only
d. Maintenance and repair of all the life-saving equipments will be carried out ashore in
work shop only
2. Which Security Levels requires the highest security alert?2.
a. Security Level 3
b. Security Level 1
c. Security Level 2
d. Security Level 4
3. Which of these actions should crew take if a suspicious object that may be a bomb is located
during a search?3.
a. Confirm with their search partner that the object found is suspicious
b. Throw the object overboard
c. Cover the suspicious object with a box or blanket
d. Place the object in a desk drawer or file cabinet
4. What are the proportional steps for embarkation stairs to use?4.
a. length = 480 mm, breadth = 115 mm, depth = 25 mm
b. length = 380 mm, breadth = 145 mm, depth = 20 mm
c. length = 280 mm, breadth = 85 mm, depth = 10 mm
d. length = 580 mm, breadth = 165 mm, depth = 30 mm
The Master will review the Safety Management System and report to the Company when ?5.
a. Prior to change of command
b. The Company should set a standard interval for such reviews
c. Whenever there is a deficiency noted on board
d. Prior to the arrival of the external auditor every year
A device that can detect drug packages in a large shipping ship shop is ?6.
a. Pallet scanner
b. Vapour detector
c. Security container
d. Access control system
which indicates that a suspicious package ?7.
a. The parcel is addressed to no one in particular, arrives unexpectedly and seems
heavy for its size
b. The parcel smells like chocolate
c. The parcel came from Joe in the safety department and arrived quicker than expected
d. The parcel is wrapped in clean, brown paper and is addressed to a crewmember from
his wife
The best way to identify an IED is to?8.
a. Recognize its components
b. Measure the size of the object
c. Shake the object
d. Weight the object
crew, visitors and contractors have equal potential for ?9.
a. Only contractors and visitors have the opportunity to smuggle drugs
b. They all have opportunity to smuggle drugs
c. They’re all onboard the ship for the duration of its voyage
d. They’re all trained in ship emergency procedures
Emergency Steering Gear must be tested every ? and how is this information recorded in OLB?
10.
a. Every three months. Details of test with signatures of Master and witness
b. Monthly with signature of person carrying out test
c. Fortnightly, with signature of Chief Engineer and witness
d. Monthly, with signature of Chief Engineer and witness
The criteria for determining Choices and the level of detail to aid introduction to new or newly
commissioned crew11.
members are ?
a. The age of the seaman and the number of years worked sea
b. The rank of the newly assigned crewmember
c. The intelligence quotient of the newly assigned crewmember
d. The individual experience with the new assignment and job responsibilities
12. What detector testing and inspection requirements must be observed on all UMS operated
ships as well as on. most other ships, engine room equipped with fire detectors?
a. All the mentioned alternatives
b. Check the detector with heat and/or smoke (in accordance with instructions in its
manual)
c. Check that the actual detector is giving appropriate signals to the central control unit
and that all electric connections are in good order
d. When testing detectors by suitable equipment (smoke and heat) check that the
sensors self controlling system, e.g. a flashing control light etc. is functioning
Weapons that are widely and publicly available in the community are?13.
a. Gun
b. Incendiary device
c. Liquid explosive
d. Vehicle borne device
The requirements listed regarding life-saving equipment in accordance with current regulations
are ?14.
a. All prescribed life-saving appliances shall be made of non-combustible or fire
retardant material
b. All prescribed life-saving appliances shall be fitted with the manufacturers name and
Logo
c. All prescribed life-saving appliances shall be of such a colour that they are in contrast
to the surrounding colour
d. All prescribed life-saving appliances shall have marking in red colour
What are the safe actions when handling drugs?15.
a. Wear skin protection and a facemask
b. Briefly inhale powders, fumes or vapours to verify the substance is a drug
c. Shut off the ventilation in the room where the drugs are being stored to ensure any
vapours or fumes do not spread to other parts of the ship
d. Test out the potency of the drug
Which of the following principles is important to follow when searching for explosives?16.
a. Do not touch any suspicious packages
b. Try to reach behind bulkheads to find a bomb
c. Know exactly what a bomb looks like
d. Throw any suspicious items overboard
What equipment can be used to detect explosives?17.
a. Particulate detector
b. CCTV
c. Water cannon
d. Metal detector
The Ship Security Plan is an international rule that aims to ?18.
a. Protect your ship from risks posed by security threats or incidents
b. Outline specific measures for your ship to move from security level 1 to 2 and from 2
to 3
c. Outline the organizational structure for the ship
d. Detail the duties of shipboard personnel assigned security responsibilities
the general emergency alarm system should be tested every ?19.
a. Every week
b. Every 2 weeks
c. Every 3 weeks
d. Every month
objective evidence is required to confirm conformance with established maintenance
requirements inclusive20.
a. of a computerised planned maintenance system
b. of a computerised maintenance program for diesel engines
c. of documented procedures and instructions for the onboard work routines and
verification of their implementation by the appropriate personnel
d. of keeping work record books and inventories of deck and engine departments up to
date
What is an indication that someone may be a drug smuggler?21.
a. The individual is disinterested in the ship’s cargo
b. The individual spends his or her free time hanging out with others
c. The individual makes small local purchases
d. The individual wears bulky or out of season clothing
22. Precautions to be taken During testing and/or maintenance work on the CO2 system affecting
the exhaust system. and precautions to ensure that gas is not released into the engine
compartment due to faults must be ensured are
a. The main supply line to be blanked off prior to the work
b. Arrange a watchman in the CO2 central
c. No special precautions necessary
d. Check the main valve for a potential leakage
fallen lifeboat cables must be rewinded and updated regularly checked every ?23.
a. Turned every 30 months and needs only to be renewed if the wire is in poor condition
b. Turned every 2 years and renewed every 4 years
c. Turned at intervals of not more than 30 months and renewed every 5 years
d. Renewed every three years
Which of the following types of information is considered sensitive?24.
a. Voyage itinerary and departure and arrival times
b. Ship schematics and HR policies
c. Way points and training records
d. Planned maintenance schedule and emergency response procedures
25. Shipboard personnel, as part of day to day operation of the ship, should be expected to
correct non-conformities. whenever possible. In this respect, what are “Non-Conformities"
a. Damage
b. Any one these
c. Deficiencies
d. Defects, malfunctioning
26. the stated requirements regarding the service and maintenance of life-saving equipment in
accordance [Link] regulations are ?
a. Instructions for onboard maintenance of life-saving appliances in accordance with the
regulations shall be provided
b. At least one member of the crew shall hold a repairman certificate for life-saving
equipment
c. Maintenance and repair of all life saving equipments shall be carried out by the
certified ship staff only
d. Maintenance and repair of all the life-saving equipments will be carried out ashore in
work shop only
27. The Company should have procedures established for corrective action. Corrective actions
involves solutions27. which
a. punish the persons guilty of neglect without taking any other action afterwards
b. investigate who was at fault and put the blame on the person(s) involved
c. may reduce or prevent occurrence of a non-conformity
d. guaranty that there is no recurrence of a non-conformity
The distance of the embarkation stairs used in accordance with the provisions is ?28.
a. Equally spaced and not less than 300 mm or more than 380 mm
b. 300 mm
c. 200 mm
d. equally spaced, not less than 200 mm or more than 280 mm
which are the following restricted areas except ?29.
a. Messroom
b. The Bridge
c. The Engine control room
d. The Cargo control room
The documents used to describe and implement the SMS may be referred to as the30.
a. Ship Management Manual
b. Safety Management Manual
c. Ship Maintenance Manual
d. Shipboard Instruction Manual
Is a repairman not comprised by the specification of crew under obligation to public supervision
of maritime31.
service?
a. Yes, if engaged by the owner
b. Yes, in any circumstances
c. Yes, if no collective wages agreement applies to the employment relationship
d. Not in any circumstances
How many Radar Transponders (SART) are required to be carried onboard a ship for use in
survival crafts?32.
a. One on each side of the ship
b. 2, one of which being capable of floating free if the ship sinks
c. One in each lifeboat
d. Two on each side of the ship
What is the minimum number of channels required for the portable two-way VHF's for survival
craft?33.
a. Channels 16 & 12
b. Channel 16 only
c. Channels 6, 13 & 16
d. Channels 6, 12 & 16
The mandatory color of a hand flare is34.
a. Red
b. Green
c. Yellow
d. White
Give the meaning of the following symbol35.
a. Radio signal emitting parachute flare
b. Line throwing appliance
c. Lifeboat hand flare
d. Survival craft distress pyrotechnic signals
For how long and at what speed is a fully loaded lifeboat designed to operate in calm weather ?
36.
a. 6 knots for 24 hours
b. 4 knots for 48 hours
c. 10 knots for 24 hours
d. 3 knots for 24 hours
How many hand held distress flares are carried in each lifeboat?37.
a. 2
b. 4
c. 12
d. 6
How much food per person is supplied in a lifeboat?38.
a. None - only barley sugar sweets supplied
b. Not less than 5000 kJ
c. Not less than 20000 kJ
d. Not less than 10000 kJ
What is the meaning of this symbol ?39.
a. Lower lifeboat to water
b. Lower liferaft to water
c. Lower rescue boat to water
d. Release gripes
40. The Muster List shall show the duties assigned to members of the crew. Which of the
following duties shall be40. included according to present regulations?
a. Manning of fire parties assigned to deal with fires
b. Preparation of immersion suits for passengers
c. Special duties assigned with respect to the use of pyrotechnics
d. Operation of the vessel's propulsion system
In a distress situation, how many times or for how long should the emergency alarm signal be
sounded?41.
a. Until all crew members and passengers have reported to their respective muster
stations
b. 3 times
c. 3 minutes
d. Until the signal "risk is over" or the order "abandon ship" is given
How is the painter released from the lifeboat, once the boat is waterborne and ready to leave?42.
a. Remove the toggle which will release the painter
b. Cut it with the axe provided
c. Cut it with the knife contained in the equipment locker
d. The painter will automatically part by the weak link when the boat goes astern to
clear the ship
Which item among those below is included in the normal equipment of every lifeboat?43.
a. One set of fishing tackle
b. One immersion suit for each person
c. Sea-charts and navigating equipment
d. A VHF transceiver
On-board training in the use of davit-launched liferafts (including inflation and lowering
whenever practicable)44.
must take place
a. every 4 months
b. every 2 months
c. every 3 months
d. every months
What is the meaning of this symbol ?45.
a. Lifeboat
b. Rescue boat
c. Liferaft
d. Davit-launched liferaft
Respond to emergencies

Safety massage or news that contains information about shipping safety, navigation, and weather
news. Begins1.
with the word
a. securite
b. pan pan
c. mayday
d. emergency
Abnormal conditions that have the potential to endanger human life, property, and the
environment where the2.
ship is located is the definition of
a. Emergency Procedure
b. Emergency Check List
c. Emergency Situation
d. Shipboard Emergency Contingency Plan
On a fire plan, what does this symbol mean?3.
a. A sprinkler head.
b. A smoke detector.
c. Fire control plan
d. A horn or siren fire alarm
On the ship's fire plan, what information was found?4.
a. The locations of various fire fighting appliances and equipment.
b. The action to take if you heard the fire alarm.
c. The signal used on the ship to indicate there is a fire.
d. The duties of each crew member in case of fire
Barges being towed at night5.
a. must be lighted at all times
b. must be lighted only if manned
c. must be lighted only if towed astern
d. need not be lighted
What is a contingency plan for ships?6.
a. Plan for safety preparedness
b. Plan for next voyage
c. Loading plan for general cargo
d. Plan for maintenance and repair
The news code on the radio when emergency situation that must be addressed immediately is7.
a. PAN PAN
b. MAY DAY
c. SECURITE
d. PLEASE
What kind of a signal is to be sounded with the ship's Bell in case of a fire on the ship?8.
a. A series of short beeps.
b. A series of consistent alternation of long and short beeps
c. One long followed by seven short sound signals.
d. A series of long beeps.
In case of a man overboard (stbd side), which of the following maneuvers would be appropriate?
9.
a. Keep on route
b. Short turn to port
c. Short turn to stbd
d. Turn on the anchor
When anchoring a 20-meter vessel at night, you must show10.
a. one all-round white light
b. two all-round white lights
c. two all-round white lights
d. one all-round white light and a flare up light
When a vessel sounds three short blasts on the whistle, this indicates that __________.11.
a. danger is ahead
b. her engines are going astern
c. the vessel is not under command (broken down)
d. all other vessels should stand clear
The term "power-driven vessel" refers to any vessel __________.12.
a. with propelling machinery onboard whether in use or not
b. making way against the current
c. with propelling machinery in use
d. traveling at a speed greater than that of the current
The lights required by the Rules must be shown13.
a. from sunrise to sunset in restricted visibility
b. at all times
c. ONLY from sunset to sunrise
d. whenever a look-out is posted
Frequency and channel used by international shipping for distress calls, safety of navigation, and
regular calls on14.
the VHF channel
a. 2182 KHz (channel 72)
b. 121.5MHz (channel 09)
c. 156.8 MHz (channel 16)
d. Channel 833
An alarm signal consisting of seven short blasts followed by one long blast is sounded by the
ship's whistle and15.
the alarm bells. What are you to do?
a. Go to your lifeboat station (muster station).
b. Go to your fire station.
c. Report on the bridge (deck crew) or engine control room (engine crew) for further
orders.
d. Go to (or remain in) your cabin and wait for further orders.
According to SOLAS rules, what should be done when abandon ship drill is16.
a. Launching the lifeboat
b. Lifeboat
c. Starting and operating life-saving radio equipment.
d. Check if the life jacket is worn properly
What alarm signal must be sounded by the alarm bells in case of fire?17.
a. The signal which is stated in the muster list
b. Series of short blasts
c. One long blast followed by seven short blasts
d. A continuous signal
18. You are Sen.Off.Deck / Duty officer onboard one of the vessels involved in a collision. What
will your actions be. following the collision?
a. Make sure your vessel + crew are safe and then offer your assistance to the other
vessel
b. Continue the voyage to your destination
c. Continue the voyage to your destination
d. Start an argument with the other vessel about fault
19. As a probable result of being in collision with your vessel, the other vessel involved is on
fire? What are your. responsibilities to the other vessel?
a. After checking the extent of the damage and welfare of your crew, if possible your
vessel should standby and offer assistance, until being relieved of that obligation by
the other vessel
b. There is no statutory requirement to provide assistance as the actions of that vessel
were the primary cause of the collision
c. Your vessel should manoeuvre close to the other vessel and aid the fire fighting
operation
d. You should inform the nearest Coast Radio Station of the incident and if your damage
is not serious, continue on your voyage
What type of boat is seen in this picture ?20.
a. Fast rescue boat.
b. An open free fall lifeboat.
c. A totally enclosed lifeboat.
d. A liferaft.
As defined in the Rules, a towing light is a yellow light having the same characteristics as
a(n)__________.21.
a. masthead light
b. all-round light
c. sidelight
d. stern light
A vessel may exhibit lights other than those prescribed by the Rules as long as the additional
lights __________.22.
a. do not interfere with the keeping of a proper look-out
b. are not the color of either sidelight
c. have a lesser range than the prescribed lights
d. All of the above
A vessel is overtaking when she approaches another from more than how many degrees abaft the
beam?23.
a. 0.0°
b. 11.25°
c. 22.5°
d. 45.0°
What is a Thermal Protective Aid ?24.
a. A portable electric heater.
b. A large plastic bag big enough to put a man inside.
c. Special clothes that prevent a survivor from loosing heat.
d. A chemical compound which when mixed produces light and heat.
Which vessel is, by definition, unable to keep out of the way of another vessel?25.
a. Vessel engaged in fishing
b. Vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
c. Sailing vessel
d. Vessel towing
For identification purposes at night, U.S. Navy submarines on the surface may display an
intermittent flashing26.
light of which color?
a. Amber (yellow)
b. White
c. Blue
d. Red
The classification of Type B fires includes27.
a. Wood, paper, cloth, plastic, rubber.
b. Oil, fuel gas, oil, and alcohol
c. Tv, radio, fan, refrigerator, transformer etc
d. All answers are correct
The classification of Type A fires includes28.
a. Wood, paper, cloth, plastic, rubber.
b. Oil, fuel gas, oil, and alcohol
c. Tv, radio, fan, refrigerator, transformer etc
d. All answers are correct
29. Which vessel would be required to show a white light from a lantern exhibited in sufficient
time to prevent. collision?
a. A 9-meter sailing vessel
b. A rowboat
c. A 6-meter motorboat
d. A small vessel fishing
Alternative actions that are prepared when the main planned action fails is the meaning of30.
a. Contingency Plans
b. Ship-board Emergency
c. Emergency
d. Emergency Procedures
Situations that will occur on a passenger ship during a emergency situation, except31.
a. Everyone will panic, scream hysterically, stare, run here and there etc
b. Passengers will move to the higher side when the ship tilts
c. Passengers trying to find safety equipment
d. Passengers stay in the cabin
32. The following are the steps that must be carried out on board the ship so that the crew of the
passenger ship [Link] with emergency situations that occur on the ship quickly, safely and
under control, except
a. Familiar with ship parts
b. Familiar with emergency planning, procedure & drill
c. Familiar with navigation tools and ship documents
d. Familiar with safety rules
“_ _ _” is sounded continuously is a signal if33.
a. Man overboard
b. Fire on board
c. Grounding
d. Abandon ship
During emergency situation, the channel that can be used to contact the nearest other ship is34.
a. Radar
b. RDF
c. VHF Chanel 70 and channel 16
d. Radio Telephone
The functions of the Emergency Escape Breathing Device are35.
a. Breathing apparatus for entering cavities or tanks lacking oxygen
b. Used when putting out a fire
c. Diving aids
d. Escape from hazardous atmosphere compartments to provide personnel respiratory
protection
The following are the main contents of the Shipboard Emergency Contingency Plan, except36.
a. Organization
b. Danger signals
c. Escape Route
d. Agreement
One of the rules for implementing emergency drills according to SOLAS is37.
a. Emergency training should be done every 2 weeks
b. On board cargo ships lifeboat and fire drills must be held once a week or 24 hours
c. On board passenger ships lifeboat and fire drills must be carried out once a week or
immediately after leaving the last port.
d. Every 2 months the lifeboats must be lowered into the water / take turns
38. What action should be taken by the Officer of the Watch in the event of fire being reported to
the bridge during. the 00.00 to 04.00 watch?
a. Sound the Fire Alarm
b. Call the Master
c. Stop engines and inform the engine room
d. Send the bridge look-out down to investigate
What type of message would you broadcast in case of a main engine failure?39.
a. No message is necessary
b. Distress
c. Urgency
d. Safety
The news code on the radio when urgency situation that must be addressed immediately is40.
a. PAN PAN
b. MAY DAY
c. SECURITE
d. PLEASE
What should be prepared at bunkering, to handle in the event of a small oil spill on the deck?41.
a. SOPEP
b. M notice dealing with oil pollution
c. MARPOL
d. MSM
Kode untuk berita bahaya dalam radio yaitu42.
a. PAN PAN
b. MAY DAY
c. SECURITE
d. PLEASE
How often should emergency steering drills be carried out43.
a. At least every 6 months
b. At least every 3 months
c. At least every 9 months
d. At least every 12 months
What flag would you hoist if Man Overboard44.
a. Mark "O"
b. Th "R"
c. Flag "S"
d. Flag "U"
When man overboard situation, which of these actions would be correct45.
a. All of these.
b. Go crash astern
c. Alter course towards the same side the man has fallen
d. Alter course towards the opposite side the man has fallen
Maintain a safe navigational watch

when utilizing the focus control on the radar, you would adjust for the:1.
a. sharpest center spot
b. largest possible target image
c. largest possible spot
d. brightest center spot
Which cloud is composed entirel of ice crystals?2.
a. stratus
b. cirrus
c. nimbostratus
d. stratocumulus
Clouds are classified according to their:3.
a. location in a front
b. moisture
c. size
d. altitude and how they are formed
A thin whitish high clouds popularly known as “mare’s tails” is:4.
a. stratus
b. altostratus
c. cirrostratus
d. cumulus
A cloud of marked vertical development, often anvil-shaped would be classified as5.
a. cirrus
b. cirrocumulus
c. altocumulus
d. cumulonimbus
If the sky was clear with the exception of a few cumulus clouds, it would indicate:6.
a. rain
b. hurricane
c. fair weather
d. fog setting in
Uniform, grayish-white cloud sheets that cover large portions of the sky and are responsible for a
large7.
percentage of precipitation in the temperate latitudes are:
a. altostratus
b. altocumulus
c. cirrostratus
d. cirrocumulus
Altostratus clouds are defined as:8.
a. high clouds
b. middle clouds
c. low clouds
d. vertical development clouds
Which of the following cloud types is normally associated with thunderstorms:9.
a. cirrus
b. stratus
c. cumulus
d. cumulonimbus
Clouds that form as small flaky or scaly globular masses covering either small or large portions
of the sky and are10.
nearly always white are:
a. cirrus
b. cirrostratus
c. altostratus
d. cirrocumulus
A low uniform layer of cloud resembling fog, but not resting on the ground is11.
a. cumulus
b. nimbus
c. stratus
d. cirrus
Cumulonimbus clouds are most likely to accompany a/an:12.
a. high pressure system
b. cold front
c. warm front
d. occluded front
The fog most commonly encountered at sea is called:13.
a. frontal fog
b. advection fog
c. conduction fog
d. radiation fog
The leading edge of an air mass is called:14.
a. lapse rate
b. a front
c. an isobar
d. an isallobar
Which condition will occur after a cold front passes?15.
a. stratus clouds form
b. pressure decreases
c. humidity decreases
d. temperature rises
Which of the following is/are responsible for the production of advection fog?16.
I. A cold air mass moving over a warm sea surface mixing with the warmer air prevailing there.
II. A warm moist air moving over a cold sea surface, becoming chilled by contact.
a. II only
b. I only
c. both I and II
d. neither I nor II
fog will occur when:17.
a. an extremely cold air from shore passes over much warmer water
b. warm dry air from shore passes over cooler water
c. warm ocean evaporates into hot air
d. cool rain passes through a warm air mass
On a working copy of a weather map, a stationary front is represented by what color line?18.
a. red
b. blue
c. alternating red and blue
d. purple
Brief, violent showers frequently accompanied by thunder and lightning are usually associated
with:19.
a. passage of a warm front
b. passage of a cold front
c. winds shifting counter clockwise in the N. hemisphere
d. stationary high pressure
On the approach of a warm front, barometric pressure:20.
a. falls
b. is steady
c. is uncertain
d. rises
Fog is commonly associated with a/an:21.
a. lack of frontal activity
b. anticyclone
c. low pressure area
d. warm front at night
A boundary between two air masses is a/an:22.
a. front
b. continent
c. isobar
d. lapse rate
When crossing a front, isobars tend to:23.
a. Change from smooth curves within the air mass to sharp bends at the front
b. Change from sharp bends within the air mass to smooth curves at the front
c. Pass smoothly across the front with no change
d. Become closer together at the front and pass through in straight lines
Which is true concerning the speed of fronts?24.
a. Cold front moves slower than warm front
b. Cold front and warm front moves with equal speed
c. Cold front moves faster than warm front
d. Cold front moves slower than warm front
A series of brief showers accompanied by string, shifting winds may occur along or some
distance ahead of a/an:25.
a. Cyclone
b. Upper front
c. Cold front
d. Occluded front
Sea fog is caused by:26.
a. Advection of warm moist air over a colder ocean current
b. Radiational cooling
c. Lack of wind
d. Advection of cold dry air over a warm ocean current
The fog produced by warm moist air passing a cold surface is called:27.
a. Frontal fog
b. Advection fog
c. Radiation fog
d. Conduction fog
After the passage of a cold front, the barometric pressure:28.
a. Drops and temperature drops
b. Drops and the temperature rises
c. Rises and temperature drops
d. Rises and temperature rises
The steepness of a cold front depends on:29.
a. Direction of wind around the front
b. Its velocity?
c. Temperature of the air behind the front
d. Precipitation generated by the front
Squalls are dangerous because:30.
a. They cause fog
b. They cover several hundred square miles at one time
c. They cause high swells
d. They are concentrated in an area and have violent winds
Buoys marking dredging are painted:31.
a. Red
b. Black
c. Yellow
d. Green
An area where dredged materials are thrown or deposited by a dredger is called:32.
a. Spoil ground
b. Environmental impact area
c. Hazardous waste
d. Dumping ground
When you set a course to round a dangerous shoal, you should set to clear a distance of:33.
a. 5 miles
b. Ample safety clearance
c. 1,000 yards
d. 3 miles
One minute of latitude would be equal to:34.
a. 60 miles
b. 1 mile
c. 5,280 ft
d. 2,000 yards
The maximum distance at which the curvature of the earth and terrestrial refraction permit a light
to be seen35.
from a particular height of eye without regard to luminous intensity of light is the:
a. Luminous range
b. Nominal range
c. Geographic range
d. Meteorological range
Measurement along the equator from the prime meridian to either E or W to the meridian of the
place with the36.
extreme measurement from 0o to 180o is:
a. Azimuth angle
b. Declination
c. Longitude
d. Local hour angle
Light in which the rapid alterations are repeated without interruption:37.
a. Quick flashing
b. Isophase
c. Flashing
d. Group flashing
In a rhythmic light, the duration of darkness in each period is called:38.
a. Period
b. Eclipse
c. Flash
d. Rhythm
In a rhythmic light, the duration of light in each period is called:39.
a. Flash ?
b. Period
c. Eclipse
d. Rhythm
What system do the IALA Maritime Buoyage System uses?40.
a. A & B
b. B & D
c. A & C
d. Neither A, B nor C
System “A” and “B” applies to all fixed and floating marks except:41.
a. Lateral marks
b. Cardinal marks
c. Light vessels
d. Safe water marks
The following countries belong to region “B” except:42.
a. Australia
b. Panama
c. Venezuela
d. United State
Marks use in well defined channels which indicate the port and starboard hand sides of the route
to be followed:43.
a. Lateral marks
b. Special marks
c. Cardinal marks
d. Isolated danger marks
Used in junctions with the compass to indicate where the mariner may find best navigable
water:44.
a. Lateral marks
b. Special marks
c. Cardinal marks
d. Isolated danger marks
Used to indicate to the mariner an area or features which apparent from reference to a chart such
as spoil45.
grounds, recreation zones, etc:
a. Safe water marks
b. Special marks
c. Cardinal marks
d. Isolated danger marks

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