ColRegs

Question 1

Explain rule 2.

Answer 1

Basically, 2a warns these are the rules and you must follow them. Nothing in the rules will excuse a mariner or owner who fails to comply with;
The Col Regs
Take precautions in the Ordinary Practice of Seaman
Proper Lookout
Safe Speed
Take Early Action
Bold Alterations
Keep to Stbd side of channel

Take into account any special circumstances;
Restricted Vis
Heavy Wx
Malfunction of Equipment.

And 2b, Recognises that not every situation is covered in the rules, so a departure may be necessary to;

Avoid immediate danger. (Shallows to Stbd)

Take into account special Circumstances (Anchoring in Narrow Channel)

Limitations of Vessels involved (NUC Overtaking)

Question 2

What are the things you would expect to have done when arriving on the bridge in Restrcited Vis?

Answer 2

SBE
Post Extra Lookouts
Hand Steering
Sound Signal
Nav Lights
Radars on
Plotting 
Check blind sectors
Close WTDS

Question 3

Explain Rule 8 F (i-iii)

Answer 3

Rule 8 talks about Impeding Passage / Safe Passage.

Take for example PDV vs CBD.

Rule 8 (Pt i) States the PDV should take early action. To allow sufficient sea room for the safe passing.
(Pt ii) Sates states the PDV shall have full regard to rules 4-19 when taking action. i.e. Be aware the CBD may slow down.
(Pt iii) States if the PDV does nothing the CBD should take action

Question 4

How far away can you hear a fog signal?

Answer 4

Less than 20m - 0.5nm

75-200 = 1.5nm

200m or more 2nm