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What is a key requirement for manning and running a ship?
Having the highest calibre personnel and the latest equipment.
This is often hindered by harsh economic realities.
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What challenges do bridge teams often face?
Working with mixed ability personnel and outdated equipment.
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This can affect the successful completion of a voyage.
What is the concern of all ships’ officers during a voyage?
To make the best possible use of available resources, both human and material.
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Each member of the team has a part to play.
What does ‘Team Management’ refer to?
The interaction required within the team for a system to work.
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It emphasizes continuous acceptance and understanding among team members.
What are the two main factors that need to be addressed for good results?
- Technical knowledge and skills
- People skills involved in the development of human resources.
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Both are essential for effective team performance.
What does passage planning involve?
Preparing and conducting the proposed voyage.
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It is a crucial technical skill for bridge teams.
What basic principles are essential for the smooth running of a bridge team?
- Communication
- Man management.
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These principles help in overcoming cultural and traditional rank boundaries.
True or False: Team Management is an act of management by one person.
False.
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It involves continuous interaction and understanding among all team members.
Fill in the blank: The development of human resources is covered in depth in _______.
[other sections].
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This indicates that human resource development is a broader topic.
True or false one of the primary functions of a team is the provision of a system of checking and crosschecking decisions that will directly and indirectly affect the passage of the ship.
True
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An efficient team member will be ___________ fit.
A. Physically
B. Mentally.
C. Spiritually.
D. A and B only.
D. A and B only.
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True or false Error chains are the results of non-serious incidents that culminate.
True
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____________ helps the OOW or what other watch keeper to recognize that an error chain is developing and to take action based upon this recognition to break the error chain
A. Standard operating procedure
B. Malfunctioning equipment.
C. Situational awareness.
D. Captains night orders.
C. Situational awareness.
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Ambiguity means what?
A. Situation are repeating.
B. The feeling that everything is happening as that can be expected.
C. The subtle indication that things are not going as expected.
D. All the above.
C. The subtle indication that things are not going as expected..
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What is an indication that situational awareness may be beginning to break down?
A. Fixes are on time and and accurate.
B. Extra watch standers called to the Bridge for heavy traffic.
C. The full attention of a person upon one event to the exclusion of others ie distraction.
D. None of the above.
C. The full attention of a person upon one event to the exclusion of others i.e. distraction.
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a lookout who is unclear about his duties as usually a result of __________.
A. Loss of situational awareness.
B. Good team management.
C. Poor team management.
D. None of the above.
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What are the 2 main causes of collisions and groundings?
- Weakness and Bridge organization.
- Failure to keep a good lookout. Bridge Team Management - Swift
What can failure to correctly identify navigation lights cause?
A. Subsequent error.
B. Confusion.
C. Loss of situational awareness
D. All the above.
D. All the above
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Which of the below instances occurred because the OOW does not appreciate the complexity of his role in a deteriorating situation?
A. Failure to take an immediate action to regain track having deviated from it.
B. Failure to use the echosounder when making landfall or navigating in constrained waters.
C. Failure to ensure the important navigation decisions are independently, checked by another officer.
D. All of the above
D. All of the above.
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What are the two major stages of a voyage?
- PREPARATION
- EXECUTION
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What are the components of the PREPARATION stage?
- APPRAISAL
- PLANNING
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What are the components of the EXECUTION stage?
- ORGANISATION
- MONITORING
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Fill in the blank: The _______ stage includes APPRAISAL and PLANNING.
[PREPARATION]
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Fill in the blank: The _______ stage includes ORGANISATION and MONITORING.
[EXECUTION]
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True or false the duties and obligations of a pilot his presence on board relieves the officer in charge of the watch from his duties and obligations for the safety of the ship.
False
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The _________ needs to be able to verify that corrections are up-to-date, and all relevant navigational warnings have been noted.
A. The third mate.
B. The OOW.
C. The chief mate
D. The Bridge team
D. The Bridge team.
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Passage planning may be considered in what two stages?
- Ocean and open Waters.
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What nogo areas should be marked on the chart?
A. Not less than the draft +20%
B. Not less than the draft +10%.
C. Not less than the draft.
D. None of the above.
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When should nogo areas be amended?
Nogo areas should be amended based upon the time of passage, keeping in account the title height at the time.
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What is a safety margin?
A. Another word for no go area.
B. A mark that is indicating the worst probable circumstance that the part of the ship being navigated will not pass.
C. Five nautical miles off a nogo area.
D. None of the above.
B. A mark that is indicating the worst probable circumstance that the part of the ship being navigator will not pass.
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What are the 4 factors to be taken into account when deciding the size of the margin of safety?
- Dimensions of the ship.
- The accuracy of the navigational systems to be used.
- Tidal Streams.
- The maneuvering characteristics of the ship.
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As a general rule, the margin of safety will ensure that the ship remains in waters of a depth greater than _____________.
A. The draft +20%.
B. The draft +10%.
C. The draft.
D. None of the above
A. The draft +20%.
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What are areas that the ship may safely deviates and are bound by the margins of safety?
A. Good water
B. Safe water
C. Contingency plans.
D. No go areas
B. Safe water.
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True or false there is nothing to be gained by closely approaching a danger other than to reduce passage distance and consequently steaming time.
True
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Where the coast is steep two and offshore soundings increase quickly the minimum passing distance should be____________.
A. One 1/ half to 2 miles.
B. Half a mile.
C. 2 to 4 miles.
D. None of the above
A. One 1/ half to 2 miles.
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True or false on large scale charts course alterations will usually coincide with the planned track intersections.
This is not always the case usually on small scale large area charts. This will be the case.
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True or false when the pilot has the con the wheel over position does not need to be shown on the chart because the pilot will decide the wheel over spot.
False the wheel over position should be shown on the chart so that the 00W will be aware of it imminence and importance. It is part of the ships officers monitoring the pilot.
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True or false it is not necessary to use PI’s in good visibility.
False it is good practice to use PI‘s in good visibility prior to entering restricted visibility to ensure that the radars are in good working order.
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What display is most effective for radars when using parallel indexing?
North up relative motion mode ship centered
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What is the point where the ship is committed to passage Which it will not be possible to do anything other than proceed?
The point of no return
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When do contingency plans need to be made and clearly shown on the chart?
During the planning stage
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Contingency plans include, which of the following:
A. Alternate routes.
B. Safe anchorages.
C. Waiting areas.
D. Emergency berths.
E. All the above.
E. All the above.
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True or false the passage plan should include a primary and secondary fixing method.
True
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Which aid to navigation it should not be used for fixing?
Floating aids, they may not be in their charted position
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What are transit used for?
A. Give the OOW a quick indication of his position.
B. Indicates pilot boarding areas.
C. Indicates heavy traffic areas
D. None of the above.
A. Gives the ODW a quick indication of this position.
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True or false transits may be used to determine Gyro and magnetic compass errors.
True this is by comparing charted and observed bearings
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What are clearing marks or clearing bearings used for?
They are used to ensure that the ship is remaining within a safe area or is not approaching a danger
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The maximum range at which he navigational light can be seen. Depends on what three separate factors?
- The combined height of eye of the observer and the elevation of the light.
- The intensity of the light.
- The clarity of the atmosphere. Bridge Team Management - Swift
True or false the greater the height of the light, the greater the distance it will be
Trip
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The height of the light along with the height of eye of the observer, combines a form what?
A. Nominal range.
B. Visible range.
C. Geographic range.
D. Horizontal range.
C. geographic range this may be obtained in the list of lights
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The maximum distance at which the light can be seen and is dependent upon the intensity of the light and the atmosphere visibly prevailing is called what?
A. Nominal range.
B. Geographic range.
C. Luminous range.
D. Extreme range
C. Luminous range.
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The range shown on the chart beside the light star is usually what?
A. Nominal range.
B. Geographic range.
C. Luminous range.
D. Extreme range.
Nominal range
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True or false Before commencing a voyage or passage, it will be necessary to brief all concerned.
True
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The first requirement of monitoring the ships progress is what?
A. Obtaining Gyro error
B. Establishing the accuracy of floating aids to navigation.
C. Establishing the position of the ship
D. None of the above.
C. Establishing the position of the ship.
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Fixing the position of the ship needs to be ________.
A. Accurate.
B. Sufficiently frequent.
C. Regular.
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above
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True or false in areas of heavy traffic and proximity of dangers the person having the con must decide between plan, tracked maintenance and other ship avoidance.
False. The person having the con must hold a delicate balance between plan, track, maintenance, and other ship avoidance
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What will help prevent a bad situation from compounding and becoming worse?
A. Situational awareness.
B. Careful assessment of changing circumstances
C. Keeping true to the principles of Bridge team management.
D. All of the above
D. All of the above.
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True or false electronic age should not be overlooked or ignored under any circumstances
True
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What is the leading line?
The transit of two readily identified land based marks on the extension of the required ground track, and usually shown on the chart are used to ensure that the ship is safely on the required track.
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How do you avoid a one-man error??
A. Double check readings, and chart positions.
B. Have them checked by the handover of the watch.
C. None of the above.
D. A and B only
D. A and B only.
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The responsibility of the ODW is ensure that the semen assigned watch keeping duties as which of the following (Mark, all that apply)
A. Has has been properly instructed in lookout duties as to what is expected.
B. Knows how to report observations.
C. is adequately and protected from the weather
D. There relieved as frequently as necessary.
E. Is position where he can best act as a lookout.
All of the above apply
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True or false, calling the master to the bridge transfers, the con from the watch officer to the master
False
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True or false in compulsory pilotage areas the pilot will expect to be responsible for the navigational conduct of the vessel
True
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When the pilot enters the bridge, it is good practice for the master to make time for a brief discussion with the pilot. This master pilot exchange should include what from the pilots side?
- Pilots planned route
- His anticipated speed and ETA both en route and at the destination.
- What assistance expects from the shore such as tugs and VTS information.
- What contingencies he may have in mind
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What information should the Captain advise the pilot during a master pilot exchange?
- Handling characteristics of a ship.
- Relevant information such as anchor condition, engine type, and control and personnel availability.
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True or false, despite the presence of the pilot, the master still responsible for the safety of the ship
True
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In December 1998, the IMO adopted amendments to the performance standards for ECDIS to include the use of Raster chart display systems. These amendments permitted hectic equipment to operate in what two modes?
- ECDIS mode
- RCDS mode
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What two formats are electronic charts available in?
Raster and vector
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A combination of systems which are interconnected to allow centralized access to sensor information or command control from workstations is called what?
A. IBS
B. ECDiS
C. LAN
D. None of the above.
A. IBS integrated Bridge system
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What is an Internet, which connects the ships IBS computers together, and allows them to share all data instantaneously?
LAN local area network
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True or false the IBS is only as good as the sensors which feed it navigational information.
True
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What is a single axis speed log?
Speed through the water
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What is a dual axis speed log?
Speed through the water and speed over the ground
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This is a facsimile of an existing paper chart, all the information and symbology on the chart paper chart is reproduced identically on the electric chart?
Raster Chart
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Our raster charts considered to be ECDIS compliant?
No
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Roster charts do support:
A. Features like layering
B. Querying
C. Safety checking.
D. Automatic updating of chart content.
D. Automatic updating of chart content.
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This is a large database of geographical information this excess, the state of these to create a custom electronic chart based on operational parameters.
Vector chart
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This is an IMO approved vector chart produced in the S – 57 format.
ENC
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When the vessels safety configuration is correctly set in the system, this will be clearly indicated as depth shower than the safety depth will be indicated in a contrasting color.
Safe water
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The mirror must realize that the accuracy of any actress system will vary with:
A. Sensor accuracy
B. Chart Accuracy
C. User settings and other system variables
D. All the above.
D. All of the above.
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What is a proper ECDIS back up arrangement? (2 options)
- An independent ECDIS system.
- Up-to-date paper charts
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True or false Pilots will have experience of a wide variety of ECS, but may not be familiar with their operation.
True
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It is prudent for a mariner, to be specially vigilant in high density traffic in areas with traffic separations schemes why?
A. Not all mariners may know the rules of the road.
B. There is an increased likelihood that several vessels will be using the same waypoint in these areas.
C. Not all vessels are compliant
D. All the above.
B. There is an increased likelihood that several vessels may be using the same waypoint.
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True or false one of the benefits of ECS is that the system will automatically check for danger so long a ships current course or voyage plan provided that the appropriate perimeters have been set in the first place.
True
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Navigation information system, which with adequate backup arrangements can be accepted as complying with the up-to-date chart by displaying selected information from a system, electronic navigational chart (SENC) who is adopted at what SOLAS convention?
A. 1964.
B. 1974.
C. 1984.
D. 1994.
B. 1974.
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What type of chart is the database standardized as to content structure and format issued for use with Aus on the authority of government authorized hydrographic offices.
A. S57 vector.
B. S64 raster.
C. S101 vector
D. None of the above.
A. S57 Vector
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What is the level of SENC information that shall be shown when a chart is first displayed on ECDIS?
A. Standard display
B. Opening Display
C. Base display
D. S-57 Chart Display
A. Standard Display
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What is the level of SENC information which cannot be removed from the ECDIS display consisting of information that is required at all times and all geographic areas and all circumstances?
A. Standard display.
B. Base display.
C. Required display
D. S57 Vector Chart
B. Base display.
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This type of chart has electronic chart data, which is comprised of a series of lines in which different layer of information may be stored or displayed?
Vector Charts
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This type of chart is a scanned image of a paper chart?
Raster type charts
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True or false the first task of the master as team manager is to ensure that his watch, keeping officers are fully aware of their responsibilities to their own ship to other aspects of the industry and least to the safety of the environment
True
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The Master can delegate ____________ but he can not delegate _____________.
- Authority
- Responsibility
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True or false despite the requirement that members of the watch should be appropriately qualified and fit this may not be a situation over which the OOW has any control.
True
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True or false a sufficient number of qualified individuals should be on Watch to ensure all duties can be performed effectively.
True
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This is a principal item of the methods used to keep the ship safe and must not be interrupted by conversation that has no relevance to the task at hand.
A. Charting a position
B. Determining an eta
C. Communication
D. None of the above.
C. Communication
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What is included in correct watchkeeping?
A routine for regularly checking navigational equipment
This ensures that the equipment is operating correctly.
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What types of orders are involved in watchkeeping routines?
Standing and night orders
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These orders guide the watchkeeper in their duties.
What should a proficient watchkeeper be aware of?
Necessary checks for navigational equipment
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These checks are carried out for personal satisfaction.
What should be done when malfunctions are detected?
Correct them by repairing, adjusting, or mathematically allowing for discrepancies
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This ensures navigational accuracy.
What specific area needs to be avoided if an echo sounder is unreliable?
Areas of low UKC (Under Keel Clearance)
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Accurate fixing must be possible to navigate safely.
Fill in the blank: A proficient watchkeeper will carry out necessary checks for his _______.
personal satisfaction
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What does the passage planning serve as a reminder of?
Circumstances can change without warning
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What must the bridge team be prepared to do?
Take necessary action as circumstances change
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True or False: Effective voyage planning guarantees that circumstances will not change.
False
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Fill in the blank: Voyage planning must be accompanied by _______.
[preparedness for unexpected changes]
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If a decision is made during the voyage to change to the next port of call or if it is necessary for the ship to deviate substantially from the planned route for other reasons, then an amended route shall be planned when?
Prior to deviating substantially from the route of the Throughout my whole career, I’ve had that goes on for a month and a month you gone for three months and three months but if I can just get out of get it out of the way during the summer, I’ll have time originally planned
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What operational limitations may affect a vessel’s entry into ports?
Operational limitations could prohibit its entry into certain ports or areas
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These limitations can arise from various factors such as size, weight, or specific regulations.
What does ‘draught’ refer to in the context of a vessel?
The draught of the vessel, both at sea and in restricted areas or ports
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Draught is the vertical distance between the waterline and the bottom of the hull (keel), indicating how deep the vessel sits in the water.
Fill in the blank: The assessment of a vessel includes its physical state, stability, and the state of its _______.
equipment
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True or False: The draught of a vessel is only relevant when it is at sea.
False
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The draught is also relevant in restricted areas or ports.
Details of the pilot areas and embarkation and disembarkation will be available from large skill charts and pilot books where should they also be included?
A. Master pilot exchange form.
B. Master standing orders.
C. Station bill
D. None of the above.
A. Master pilot exchange form.
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When plotting an intended route what scale chart should be used?
In general, the largest scale charts available.
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What is safe speed in navigation?
Having regard to the proximity of navigational hazards along the intended route or track, the maneuvering characteristics of the vessel and its draught in relation to the available water depth.
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Safe speed ensures vessels can take proper action to avoid collisions and navigate hazards safely.
What factors should be considered for necessary speed alterations en route?
Alterations may be needed due to:
* Night passage
* Tidal restrictions
* Increase of draught due to squat and heel when turning
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These factors can significantly impact a vessel’s ability to navigate safely.
What is the minimum clearance required under the keel?
Minimum clearance required in critical areas with restricted water depth.
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Adequate clearance is vital to prevent grounding and ensure safe passage.
When is a change in machinery status required?
Positions where a change in machinery status is required.
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This may be necessary based on navigational conditions or operational needs.
True or false Using the method of parallel indexing is a substitute for regular fixing.
False
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True or false the method and frequency of position should be left up to the individual watch keeper
False
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What should be considered when executing a plan for navigation?
Factors such as the reliability and condition of the vessel’s navigational equipment and estimated time of arrival at critical points for tide height and flow
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These factors are crucial for safe and effective navigation.
Fill in the blank: Factors which should be taken into account when executing the plan include the reliability and condition of the vessel’s _______.
[navigational equipment]
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True or False: Estimated time of arrival at critical points is not important for navigation.
False
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What is a critical factor in navigation related to environmental conditions?
Tide height and flow
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These conditions can significantly affect a vessel’s navigation and safety.
The _____________ shall in consultation with the master, determined in advance, the needs of the intended voyage.
A. chief mate
B. navigation officer.
C. chief engineer.
D. OOW
C. The chief engineer.
This is taking into account, the requirements of fuel, water, lubricants, chemicals, expendable, and other spare parts to supplies in any other requirements .
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Under what condition can an officer in charge of the navigational watch be the sole lookout in daylight?
The situation has been carefully assessed and it has been established without doubt that it is safe to do so.
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This means that all relevant factors must be considered to ensure safety.
What factors must be taken into account when assessing the safety of a sole lookout?
Relevant factors include:
* State of the weather
* Visibility
* Traffic density
* Proximity of dangers to navigation
* Attention necessary when navigating in or near traffic separation schemes
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These factors are critical for ensuring the safety of navigation.
True or False: An officer may be the sole lookout without considering the state of the weather.
False
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The state of the weather is one of the key factors to consider.
Fill in the blank: Assistance must be immediately available to be summoned to the bridge when any _______ in the situation so requires.
change
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This ensures that the bridge team can respond promptly to any new developments.
What must relieving officers personally satisfy themselves regarding?
The navigation of the ship
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This includes understanding standing orders and special instructions from the master.
What specific aspects of the ship’s status must be checked by relieving officers?
Position, course, speed, and draught of the ship
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These elements are critical for safe navigation.
What environmental factors must be considered by relieving officers?
Prevailing and predicted tides, currents, weather, visibility
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These factors affect course and speed.
What procedures related to main engines should relieving officers be familiar with?
Procedures for the use of main engines to manoeuvre when on bridge control
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This is essential for effective navigation.
What components of the navigational situation must be monitored?
Operational condition of navigational and safety equipment
* Errors of gyro- and magnetic compasses
* Presence and movement of ships in sight or vicinity
* Conditions and hazards likely to be encountered
* Effects of heel, trim, water density, and squat on under-keel clearance
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All these components are vital for ensuring safe navigation.
True or False: The relief of the officer in charge of the navigational watch can occur during a manoeuvre to avoid a hazard.
False
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The relief of that officer shall be deferred until the action has been completed.
What is the primary responsibility of the officer in charge of the navigational watch?
To ensure the safe navigation of the ship
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What must the officer in charge of the navigational watch do before leaving the bridge?
Be properly relieved
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True or False: The officer in charge of the navigational watch can leave the bridge if the master is present.
False
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What should the officer do if they are in doubt regarding safety actions during the watch?
Notify the master
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What elements must the officer check at sufficiently frequent intervals during the watch?
Course steered, position, and speed
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Fill in the blank: The officer in charge of the navigational watch must have full knowledge of the location and operation of all _______.
[safety and navigational equipment]
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What must the officer take into account regarding safety and navigational equipment?
Operating limitations
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What is the significance of mutual understanding between the officer and the master regarding responsibility?
Clarifies who is responsible for safe navigation
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What should the officer in charge of the navigational watch do if restricted visibility is encountered?
Notify the master immediately
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This is crucial for ensuring the safety of the vessel and its crew.
In what situation should the officer notify the master if traffic conditions are concerning?
If the traffic conditions or the movements of other ships are causing concern
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This helps in making informed navigational decisions.
What action should be taken if there is difficulty in maintaining course?
Notify the master immediately
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This ensures timely intervention to prevent accidents.
What should the officer report if there is a failure to sight land or navigation marks by the expected time?
Notify the master
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This is essential for assessing the vessel’s position.
What should be done if land or a navigation mark is unexpectedly sighted?
Notify the master immediately
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This could indicate a significant change in navigational status.
What should the officer do if there is a breakdown of essential navigational equipment?
Notify the master immediately
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This includes engines, propulsion machinery, remote control, and steering gear.
What action is required if the radio equipment malfunctions?
Notify the master immediately
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Communication is vital for safety at sea.
In heavy weather, when should the officer notify the master?
If in any doubt about the possibility of weather damage
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This ensures proactive measures are taken.
What should be done if the ship encounters a hazard to navigation, such as ice or a derelict?
Notify the master immediately
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Identifying hazards is critical for navigation safety.
What should the officer do in any other emergency or if in doubt?
Notify the master immediately
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Prompt action can mitigate risks in unforeseen situations.
What is the primary obligation of the master or officer in charge of the navigational watch when a pilot is on board?
To ensure the safety of the ship.
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What information should the master and pilot exchange?
Navigation procedures, local conditions, and the ship’s characteristics.
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True or False: The presence of a pilot relieves the master of their duties regarding the safety of the ship.
False.
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What should the officer in charge of the navigational watch do if they have doubts about the pilot’s actions?
Seek clarification from the pilot.
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If doubt still exists after consulting with the pilot, what should the officer in charge do?
Notify the master immediately and take necessary action.
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What is essential for the officer in charge of the navigational watch when a pilot is present?
To cooperate closely with the pilot and maintain an accurate check on the ship’s position and movement.
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The master and the pilot shall exchange information regarding:
A. Navigation procedures.
B. Local conditions.
C. Ships characteristics.
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above.
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What determines the amount of detail shown on a chart?
The scale of the chart
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On a large scale chart, what details are fully shown?
All lights and fog signals
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What is the order of reduction of information on smaller scale charts?
- Elevation
- Period
- Range
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What types of lights are typically included on an ocean chart?
Lights with a range of 15 miles or more
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What additional details are shown for lights on an ocean chart?
Light-star and magenta flare
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True or False: Radio beacons are included on large scale charts.
False
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Under what condition are radio beacons omitted from ocean charts?
Unless they are long range beacons
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