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BRM and Procedures Flashcards

1
Q

The information which supports effective bridge organization should be included in the ships ________________ (hint - think of a big book made by lawyers)

A

SMS

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2
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Under the __________________ code, the OOW may be be the sole lookout in ______________ conditions

A
  1. STCW
  2. Daylight

The master must approve of 1 watch officer also

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3
Q

What does the bridge team include, generally speaking?

A

all personnel with watch keeping or advisory dutiies

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4
Q

Does the presence of a pilot relieve the master or the Bridge Team from their duties and responsibilities for ship safety and pollution prevention?

A

NO

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5
Q

Unristricted bridge access is limited to only those with?

A

operational bridge responsibilities

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6
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The STCW code stipulates mandarory rest periods. There are 3 conditions:

A
  1. minimum 77 hours rest in 7 days
  2. minimum 10 hours rest in 24 hour period
  3. The 10 hour rest should not be split into more than 2 periods, one of which should be no less than 6 consecutive hours and the interval between rest no more than 14 hours
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7
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PSC

A

Port State Control

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8
Q

STCW code requires that indevidual seafarers’ record hours of rest to demonstrate compliance?

A

TRUE

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9
Q

What is the standard language of international shipping?

A

English

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10
Q

What do lesbians and mechanics have in common?

A

Snap-On tools

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11
Q

_________________ should approve a passage plan before departure

A

master

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12
Q

Are charted objects on an ECDIS more or less accurate than those on a RNC or paper chart?

A

neither - theoretically the same but may distort due to the level of zoom an officer is using

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13
Q

The _______________________ provide essential information on all aspects of navigation including hazards, buoyage, weather patterns, pilotage details, regulations, etc……..

A

sailing directions

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14
Q

Planning for a route should include paper and electronic charts simultaniously?

A

False - pick one or the other

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15
Q

______________- is a useful tool for increasing the efficiency of passage planning

A

ECDIS

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16
Q

If reusing a previous passage plan, it should be ____________________ that is remains safe

A

re-checked

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17
Q

How much XTE should be applied to all legs of the route?

A

refer to the vessel SMS

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18
Q

Safety depths and contours should be applied according to what limits?

A

also the SMS

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19
Q

The presence of the _____________ on the bridge does not relieve the OOW of responsibility of watch.

A

Master, but you could say the pilot too. Unless the M or P voices that they are taking control.

20
Q

Lighting on the bridge should be red, dim, and time allowed for the oncoming watch to adjust their eyes.

A

TRUE

21
Q

When should the BNWAS system be used?

A

whenever the ship is at sea, or the track control system is in use

22
Q

Under few circumstances should additional duties interfere with the primary duty of watchkeeping and ensuring the safe navigation of the ship. T/F

A

False - under NO circumstances

23
Q

Manual steering should be checked once ____ _________.

A

per watch

24
Q

when should risk of collision be determined?

A

early as possible

25
Q

During a distress, a qualified operator is designated as being responsible for radio communications. On a ________ __________, the operator should have no other duties during a distress.

A

passenger ship

26
Q

At each steering poistion, there should be a:

A

Gyro and rudder angle indicator

27
Q

Particular caution should be observed when using a magnetic compass on ships that carry or have carried:

A

iron or steel

28
Q

Cargo vessels over ______ tons and all ________________ vessels must carry an echo sounder

A
  • 300 tons

- passenger

29
Q

A VDR should hold ____________________ hours/days on long term storage and at least __________ hours on the fixed and float free element

A

720 hours/ 30 days 48 hours

30
Q

GNSS generally have a base accuracy in the order of______________ meters

A

15-25

31
Q

Positions of hazards and other objects on the seabed may only be known to an accuracy of 20 meters or less? T/F

A

True

32
Q

What input is required on a radar to determine accurate CPAs or risk of collision?

A

accurate input of own ships heading and speed

33
Q

ARPA is safe to use in ground stabilised (bottom track) mode in areas of strong currents? T/F

A

FALSE - ground stabilized is NOT prefered where strong currents/tides and risk of collision exist. SEA STABILISED (water track) is prefered.

34
Q

The 2 leading causes of maritime accidents:

A
  1. Weakness in bridge organization

2. Improper lookout

35
Q

No-Go areas should be drawn on a chart recommended to what UKC

A

+/- 10% in calm weather (the other book says follow SMS)

36
Q

Margin of Safety areas should be drawn on a chart recommended to what UKC

A

+/- 20% in calm waters

37
Q

In practice, ___________ requirements are stricter than Port state control

A

STCW

38
Q

The __________ manual should identify clear levels of authority and lines of comunication between the master, ships officers, crew and company

A

SMS

39
Q

Internet access should be restricted to:

A
  • updates to nautical charts, pubs, and license permits
  • WX info
  • Nav warnings and information relative to ship operations and navigation
40
Q

Paper charts show charted objects including hazards with a precision of approximately ___________ mm

A

3 Millimeters (15 meters or more at scales of 1:50,000 or smaller)

41
Q

How many dots does a Radar SART transmitt?

A

12

42
Q

What are the 2 types of SARTs?

A
  • Radar SART

- AIS SART

43
Q

GMDSS Vessels should AT LEAST have the following equipment:

A

-VHF, DSC calling on ch 70 and voice on 6, 13, 16
-NAVTEX to recieve MSI (maritime safety information)
-Ship to earth station (SES)
-EPIRB 406Mhz
-2 portable VHF radios
Passenger ships should be able to communicate on air band frequencies with commercial aircraft (SAR purposes)

44
Q

There is NO mandatory requirement to use a deep see pilot under SOLAS. There are however areas where the ________ and/or coastal states recommend or strongly recommend the use of a deep sea pilot

A

IMO

45
Q

Vessels draught less than 3 meters should pass outside what contour

A

5 meter contour

46
Q

Vessel draft 3-6 meters should pass outside which contour?

A

10 meter contour

47
Q

Vessels with a draft 6-10 meters should pass outside which contour

A

Pass outside 20 meter contour

SF exam (14 decks)

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