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1
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What information should ARPA give within 3 minutes?

A 
Full Report
Time
Bearing 
Range 
Target course
Target speed
CPA
TCPA
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What is meant by Geometric Dilution of precision?

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Relates to orientation of the satellites around the receiver. If they give a shallow angle of cut between the position lines accuracy is downgraded.

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How long should it take ARPA to give the user a relative vector on a acquired target?

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1 Minute

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What is CATZOC’S A1, A2 and B

Draw symbol

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Sea floor coverage - for both A1 A2
Full area search undertaken
Significant seafloor features detected and depth measured

A1 position accuracy +/- 5m+5% (6 stars)

A2 position accuracy +/- 20m (5 stars)

B position accuracy +/- 50m (4 stars)

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Why is horizontal datum important when plotting a GPS position on a chart?

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A specific point can have different coordinates depending on the datum used.

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List 5 items that could possibly be listed on a chart

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Tidal Diamond Tables
Notes
Warnings 
Tables of tidal levels
Crown copyright statement
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Explain Parallel index lines?

Uses?

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A PI is an adjustable electronic line on the radar display, set parallel to the ships track and at a set distance off.

Using a PI for coastal navigation is te safest and easiet method of keeping a ship on track

Great care should be taken in identifying and confirming reference points on the chart and on the radar and in verifying the radar range when using the parallel index.

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List three different chart projections

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Gnomonic
Transverse Mercator
Mercator

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(Radar)

How can you confirm an echo is an indirect echo?

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Turn gain all the way up and the radar will show the blind spot and this is where the indirect echo/target will be.

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What two logs can measure speed of the ground ?

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Doppler

Acoustic

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3 Things that can be done to help minimize the effects of deviation on a binnicle

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Three correctors used to minimise deviation are flinders bars and kelvins spheres for soft iron (induced magnetism) and vertical correctors for hard iron (permanent magnetism)

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12
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What information is within the annual summary of notices to mariners?

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NP247

A database with details of history of corrections for all charts and sailing directions by the British admiralty or UKHO

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15
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Effect on values shown by depth sounder in fresh water opposed to salt water and why?

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Fresh water will indicate up to 3% more than the actual depth.
Acoustic signal travels faster in less dense water.

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16
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Main factors which might affect Radar target detection (5)

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MASTS

Material- composition of the target

Aspect- Flat plate 90 degrees will give a good return, other angles can reflect energy away

Size- Greater the size, better return

Texture -flat better than rough

Shape - square is better than spherical

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17
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Define bearing discrimination

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Refers to the ability of the set to show separately two similar targets at the SAME RANGE but SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT BEARINGS

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18
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Main components of Radar

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Trasmitter
Scanner
Receiver
Display

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19
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ECDIS - Full display

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Contains all the encoded chart objects

As the base display this is also not recommended for navigation as it clutters the display

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What projections would you use for a great circle route

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Gnomonic projection

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5 ECDIS warnings or indications ?

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Route planning across specified area 
Route planning across safety contour 
Information over scale
Larger scale ENC available 
Positioning system failure 
Position test failure
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What sections are in the weekly notice to mariners ?

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  1. Explanatory notes. Publications list
  2. Admiralty notice to mariners. Updates to standard charts
  3. Reprints of NAV AREA 1 - navigational warning
  4. Updates to ADMIRALTY sailing directions
  5. Updates to ADMIRALTY lists of lights and fog signals
  6. Updates to ADMIRALTY List of radio signals
  7. Updates to miscellaneous ADMIRALTY nautical publications
  8. Updates to ADMIRALTY digital products and services
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25
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Principle of GPS

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A global positioning system used for the purpose of navigation and detection of objects and places which is based on the ‘trilateration’ mathematical principle.

3 Satellites giving 3 position lines are required for a 3D fix.
4th satellite is required for time.
Usually on board GPS receiver is fixing from 6 or more satellites.

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ECDIS - Standard display?

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Used for normal navigation

A requirement that it can be selected AT ANY TIME WITH A SINGLE OPERATOR ACTION.

As well as the base layer contains-

Drying lines
Buoys 
Other navigation marks
Prohibited, Precautionary and restricted areas
Separation and traffic routing
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What projection would you for use for a great circle route ?

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Gnomonic projection

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31
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How are ENCs updated and corrected?

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Updates are issued weekly in electronic format and available via internet.

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32
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What publication can you find the meanings of chart symbols found on British admiralty charts?
NP….?

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NP5011

Symbols and abbreviations used on admiralty paper charts

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34
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Define range discrimination

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Refers to the ability of the set to show separately two similar targets on the SAME BEARING but on SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT RANGES

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35
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What are T’s and P’s and what is the procedure for marking them on a chart?

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Temporary and Preliminary Notices.

Should be marked in pencil only together with the notice number and date.

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36
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Principle of a echo sounder

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Transmission of a pulse of energy or signal
Which measures the time difference between transmission and return of energy/signal.

Time distance velocity calculation will give you the depth.

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39
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List 5 publications important to take on a passage

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Sailing directions 
Ocean passages of the world
Chart catalog 
Tide tables
List of lights and fog signals
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40
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What is contained in section 2 of the annual summary of notice to mariners ?

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Section 2:

Temporary and preliminary notices

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41
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5 different logs

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Towed
Impeller  
Electromagnetic 
Doppler
Pressure
Acoustic
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42
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Five ECDIS mandatory alarms

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Crossing safety alarm 
Deviation from route 
Position system failure 
Approach to critic point 
Different geodetic datum
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43
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Function of Tune and Gain on a Radar

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Tune adjusts the frequency generated in the receiver which will be mixed with the returning signals.

Gain controls the degree of amplification of the incoming signal.

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44
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Where is the best position for a gyro

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Lowest possible
Centre line
Amidships if possible

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45
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List 5 mandatory alarms & 5 indications or warnings

Write them down!

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MANDATORY ALARMS
Crossing safety contour 
Deviation from route
Positioning system failure 
Approach to critical point 
Different geodetic datum 
INDICATIONS OR WARNINGS
Information over scale
Larger scale ENC available
Different reference system 
Route planning access safety contour
Route planning across specified area
Positioning system failure 
Position Test failure
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46
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Describe ECDIS Base display?

List information that is found on this display

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The absolute minimum information considered necessary for navigation such as -

Coast line
Fixed structures
Overhead wires
Safety contour
Scale, range and north arrow

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NAVIGATION
However can be used when de-cluttering the screen to check ahead on a small scale

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47
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How often should you check the ships deviation

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Change of watch
After ship has sat for long periods in one place
After shipyard - (structural changes, additions or alterations to vessel)

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49
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Difference between ECDIS and RCDS

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ECDIS is a complete integrated navigation system, displays ENCs made up of multiple layers of information that can be interrogated.

RCDS displays raster charts and can be interfaced with GPS to show the vessel’s position.

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50
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How does a GPS receiver determine an exact fix from pseudo ranges?

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Ranges from 3 satellites will result in a “cocked hat”. Because the error is the same for each reading it can be determined and an accurate position can be computed.

51
Q

Interference of echo sounders

A 
Mechanical noise
Electrical noise
Water noise
Aeration 
Temperature
52
Q

Advantages and disadvantages of a gyro compass?

A

Advantages
Unaffected by magnetism
Suffers neither variation nor deviation error

Disadvantages
Reliant on power
Cumulative errors when subjected to prolonged high speed maneuvers
May take several hours to resettle after power failure

53
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Explain what is meant by CATZOC’S

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Category zones of confidential

Category Zone of Confidence (CATZOC) values are assigned to geographical areas to indicate whether data meets a minimum set of criteria for position, depth accuracy and seafloor coverage. The Zone of Confidence (ZOC) value is dependent on the positional and depth accuracy of the survey.

54
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What is meant by- and give there values
VBW
HBW

A

Vertical beam width 25-30degrees

Horizontal beam width 1degrees

55
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What does ARPA stand for?

A

Automatic Radar Plotting Aid

56
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What does ECDIS stand for?

A

Electronic Chart Display and Information System

58
Q

List 8 publications published by the British admiralty

A 
Sailing directions 
List of lights and fog  signals NP86
List of radio signals NP281 part 1&2
Tide tables NP 202
Chart Catalog NP 131
Ocean passages of the world NP 136
Symbols and abbreviations NP5011
The mariners handbook NP100
59
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What information is contained within satellite signal received by GPS receiver?

A

Emphemeris position
Time signal was sent
Position of other satellites

62
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3 types of AIS

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REAL AIS - signal comes from the actual buoy/ship

SYNTHETIC (Monitored/Predicted) monitored= position transmitted by shore - a physical object without a transmitter

VIRTUAL - example - not actually there. (Sunken ship below /EVERGREEN) data transmitted by shore.

63
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Difference between Raster and Vector chart

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Raster
is a direct digital reproduction of a paper chart produced by scanning. Text and symbols may become over magnified when zooming in.
Large file size, not seamless, distraction when zooming

Vector is a digital chart made up of multiple layers of information. Data and text will automatically adjust in size and detail.
Small file size, seamless and scalable with no distortion when zooming

64
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2 advantages of raster charts?

2 disadvantages of vector?

A

Raster :
Looks familiar (same as paper chart)
Cheaper

Vector :
Can become cluttered
Removing layers and a the change of watch its not discussed
Over reliance

65
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What does GNSS comprise of

A

Generation system and is the combination of existing satellite navigation systems, with Satellite Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) or Ground Based Augmentation Systems (GBAS)

GPS (NAVSTAR USA) and

GLONASS (Russia)
GALILEO (Europe)
BeiDou (china)
IRNSS (Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System)

66
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Three things that affect gyro compass

A

Reliant on POWER! (Min 3hour spin up)
High speed
Sea state

67
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Describe 2 Errors you may experience when using a depth sounder and the causes of each.

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Density- An Acoustic signal will travel faster in more dense water.

Second Trace Echoes- in very deep water it may occur the time taken between a pulse travelling to the seabed and back is greater than the time between pulses. Depth reading muck less than correct depth.

68
Q

Explain how it is possible for a speed log to measure distance

A

A log that measures speed over ground can measure distance

69
Q

With respect to the magnetic compass: a. Define the term ‘deviation’.

A

Angle between compass and magnetic heading.

70
Q

Where can values of Variation be found?

A

Centre of each compass rose printed on large and medium scale Admiralty Charts

On Small Scale Admiralty charts lines are drawn across the chart joining places with the same variation. Know as Isogonic Lines

71
Q

What is meant by the term Variation?

A

The angle between the direction of True North and the direction of Magnetic North. It is expressed as either East or West

72
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Difference between True Motion Ground stabilized and Sea Stabilizes (Radar)

A

If course made good and track is input it is said to be ground stabilized.
CMG and track input = ground stabilized

If course steered and speed through water is input the display is said to be sea stabilized.
course steered and STW is input = sea stabilized

73
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Briefly describe setting up of Radar

A 
Stand-by 
On
Brilliance 
Gain
Tune
Clutter Sea and Rain
Range
74
Q

Wavelength of X and S band

A

X 3cm - 9GHZ

S 10cm- 3GHZ

75
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4 elements of passage planning with brief description of each

A

APEM

Apprasial
State of vessel, cargo, well rested crew, provisions, up to date charts and publications. Traffic. Pilot.

Planning

On the basis of the fullest possible appraisal, a detailed voyage or passage plan should be prepared which should cover the entire voyage or passage from berth to berth, including those areas where the services of a pilot will be used.

Plot on chart and ECDIS - communicated with all watch keepers.

Safe speed, UKC, contingency plans, the method and frequency of position fixing, including primary and secondary options

Execution
Having finalized the voyage or passage plan, as soon as time of departure and estimated time of arrival can be determined with reasonable accuracy, the voyage or passage should be executed in accordance with the plan or any changes made there to.

Reliability and condition of the vessel’s navigational equipment

ETD ETA and critical time periods for tide

Meteorological conditions (including day/night time)

Traffic conditions

Monitoring

The plan should be available at all times on the bridge

The progress of the vessel in accordance with the voyage and passage plan should be closely and continuously monitored.

Any changes made to the plan should be made consistent with these Guidelines and clearly marked and recorded.

76
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State the wavelength and frequency of the X-band and S-band radars

4 marks

A

X band 3cm 9GHZ

S band 10cm 3GHZ

77
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Radar Setup

A

Antenna is clear no Permits

Turn on / Standby

Brilliance - set to time of day

Range - selection/default 12M

Gain - light speckle/snow

Tune - Auto

Clutter - Sea/rain set for conditions

78
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X Band positives and negatives

A

Positive
Small target detection
Range and bearing discrimination
AIS SART

Negative/poor
Detection long range
Detection in rain

79
Q

S band positive and negatives

A

Negatives
Small target detection
Range and bearing discrimination
No AIS SART

Positive
Detection in rain
Detection long range

80
Q

Brief explanation of Appraisal in passage planning

A

APEM
Gather all information related to the voyage
Apprasial
State of vessel, cargo, well rested crew, provisions, up to date charts and publications. Traffic. Pilot.

81
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Brief description of the planning stage of passage planning?

A

Planning

Lay out of the voyage

On the basis of the fullest possible appraisal, a detailed voyage or passage plan should be prepared which should cover the entire voyage or passage from berth to berth, including those areas where the services of a pilot will be used.

Plot on chart and ECDIS - communicated with all watch keepers.

Safe speed, UKC, contingency plans, the method and frequency of position fixing, including primary and secondary options

82
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Brief explanation of the execution part of passage planning

A

Execution

Having finalized the voyage or passage plan, as soon as time of departure and estimated time of arrival can be determined with reasonable accuracy, the voyage or passage should be executed in accordance with the plan or any changes made there to.

Reliability and condition of the vessel’s navigational equipment

ETD ETA and critical time periods for tide

Meteorological conditions (including day/night time)

83
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Brief explanation of the monitoring part of passage planning?

A

Monitoring

Monitor the passage plan by all available resources

The plan should be available at all times on the bridge

The progress of the vessel in accordance with the voyage and passage plan should be closely and continuously monitored.

Any changes made to the plan should be made consistent with these Guidelines and clearly marked and recorded.

84
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List 6 factors in determining a safe speed (by all vessels)

A

(i) the state of visibility;
(ii) the traffic density including concentrations of fishing vessels or any other vessels;
(iii) the manoeuvrability of the vessel with special reference to stopping distance and turning ability in the prevailing conditions;
(iv) at night the presence of background light such as from shore lights or from back scatter of her own lights;
(v) the state of wind, sea and current, and the proximity of navigational hazards;
(vi) the draught in relation to the available depth of water.

VD MAKE LITTLE WILLIES DROP

85
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List 6 factors in determining a safe speed (additionally by vessels with an operational radar)?

A

(i) the characteristics, efficiency and limitations of the radar equipment;

(ii) any constraints imposed by the radar range scale in use;
(iii) the effect on radar detection of the sea state, weather and other sources of interference;

(iv) the possibility that small vessels, ice and other floating objects may not be detected by radar at an adequate range;
(v) the number, location and movement of vessels detected by radar;
(vi) the more exact assessment of the visibility that may be possible when radar is used to determine the range of vessels or other objects in the vicinity.

CHARLIE CARR EATS PIE NO MORE

86
Q

A vessel which detects by radar alone (restricted Visibility) the presence of another vessel shall determine if a close- quarters situation is developing and/or risk of collision exists. If so, she shall take avoiding action in ample time, provided that when.

During Restricted visibility such action consists of an alteration of course, so far as possible the following shall be avoided:

A

RULE 19 D
(i) an alteration of course to port for a vessel forward of the beam, other than for a vessel being overtaken;

(ii) an alteration of course towards a vessel abeam or abaft the beam.

87
Q

Explain why ranges are more accurate than bearings when plotting a ships position (5marks)

A

Bearings suffer from half-beam width error.

When the edge of the beam strikes an object it paints an echo on the radar display, but due to the width of the pulse this is not the centre line of the beam which the bearing measurement should be take from.

Ranges are not effected by this

88
Q

Briefly describe DGPS

A

DGPS further enhances the local accuracy.

A ground based station knows its own precise location and compares it to the gps position - any errors are calculated and changed.

This DGPS position is transmitted from ground station to satellite and user via VHF signal so is only available within range (30M +/-)

89
Q

Differences between ECDIS and ECS

A

ECDIS
- is an officially approved navigation and information system

Hardware, software charts and back up facilities meet internationally agreed standards IMO

ECS
Not approved by IMO
Can be displayed on a device the is not officially approved for use when navigating IMO

90
Q

ECDIS standards

A

S-52 provides specifications and guidance regarding the issuing and updating of ENC and their display in ECDIS this is within conjunction with IMO performance standard. (Standard colors and displays, seamless, alarms/indications, MSI.)

S-57 is used for digital exchange between hydrographical offices and to issue digital data to users

91
Q

Cumulative notices

A

Twice a year January and July

It contains all the corrections for the previous two years

Allows you to check for previous corrections that may have been missed

92
Q

4 compass checks before departures

A 
Fluid
Lubber line is there
No bubbles
Numbers are clear to read 
Compare to repeater
93
Q

State when the OOW should check the compass error

A

During every watch

After large alterations of course

94
Q

How may a magnetic compass adjustor correct for the errors caused by the ships soft iron components

A

Kelvin spheres

Flinders bar

95
Q

Passage planning reference guides

A

STCW chapter 8
MGN 166
Bridge procedures

96
Q

Vessels that can use inshore traffic zones

A 
Vessels < 20m
Vessels engaged is fishing
En route to or from a port 
Offshore installation or structure
To avoid immediate danger
97
Q

MLC hour of rest

A

10 hours in 24 hours

No more than two rest periods, with period of 6 hours uninterrupted

77 hours of rest per 7 day week

98
Q

What makes up an approved ECDIS

A 
Should use official chart data S-57
Allow regular updating
Display the standard S-52
Support the full range of navigation option
Can continually plotting ships position
99
Q

When are paper charts required?

A

When the vessel doesn’t have two fully independent ECDIS systems with two separate power supply’s

100
Q

What is integrity monitoring

A

Is consistently checking the system is displaying the correct information. This can be done through.-

Position fixing 
Echo sounder
Compare gyro and mag compass 
Radar overlay
ARPA overlay on chartered features
Track history
101
Q

ECDIS carriage requirements

A

New passenger vessel over 500GT

Cargo ships of 3000GT

102
Q

explain difference between safety depth and safety contour

A

Safety contours are set by the user and can be seen as a blue line/contour line

Safety depth are also set by the user and are show in BOLD can be set deeper/or shallower than safety contour

103
Q

Difference between Relative and True Motion (Radar)

A

Relative- own vessel remains in the middle of the screen, motion of targets is relative

True- Own vessel tracks across the screen, motion of targets indicates their real movement

104
Q

What does a vessel need to be paperless

A

2 full independent ECDIS systems with independent backup power supply’s

Full ENC/VECTOR chart coverage and publications for the WHOLE voyage to the IMO standard - S52,S57,S63

105
Q

When in the middle of the ocean how can you check your position ?

A

Compass checks via azimuth and amplitudes of the sun

106
Q

Principle of Radar

A

Distance time speed calculation

Transmission of a pulse of electromagnetic energy

The detection of the returning echoes
and the determination of range by measuring the time interval between transmission and reception

Speed x time divided by 2

107
Q

GPS shows HDOP 4, what does it mean?

A

Horizontal Dilution of Precision value of 4.

HDOP is expressed as a value between 1 and 8,
1 being the best 8 being the worst.
Value multiplied by 33meters gives overall 95% probability error.

Example HDOP 4
33x4 =134 meters
95% probability error is 134meters

108
Q

Objective of AIS?
Range?
Uses what signal ?

A

(SOLAS, NAVIGATION, SECURITY, ENVIRONMENT.)

To enhance the safety of life at sea

Safety and efficiency of navigation

Security of vessels and port facilities and the protection of marine environment

20 - 30 M

VHF

109
Q

What is SENC

A

System Electronic Navigational Chart.

A database resulting from the transformation of the ENC for ECDIS for appropriate use

110
Q

Explain :
Safety depth and safety contour alarm
How they are trigged and uses

A

Safety depth is triggered by Eco sounder - used for UKC

Safety contour is triggered by GPS coordinates - used for navigation

CHaOOW (27 decks)

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