MacElrevey Additional

Question 1

Mariners have several means of communicating ship’s actions and intentions including I. Verbal communications such as VHF radio II. Graphic communications such as CTANS and interactive DGPS presentations III. Radar and ARPA IV. Whistle signal a. I and IV b. I and III c. all of the above

Answer 1

c. all of the above

Question 2

The tactical diameter and turning rate can be precisely adjusted during a turn by visually aligning an external fixed object, such as a buoy or point of land, with a reference point aboard ship.

A. The tactical diameter is ______ when the object moves ahead relative to the shipboard reference point. a. increasing b. decreasing

B. The rate of turn is ______ if the object moves ahead more rapidly. a. increasing b. decreasing

Answer 2

A. b. decreasing B. a. increasing

Question 3

Quickwater (propeller wash when backing the ship) moves ahead at about the same speed as the ship when the ship is making about ____ knots. a. 1 b. 2 c. 3

Answer 3

b. 2

Question 4

Undocking is, by its very nature, a simple maneuver that requires less planning than docking.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

The best heading for approaching a single-point mooring is indicated by the heading of anchored ships and the reciprocal of the direction in which the floating hoses trail from the buoy.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

The wind has little effect on VLCCs, so these ship’s approach single point moorings directly into the current.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

The most important component of the simulator course is the a. simulator b. instructor c. curriculum d. all of the above

Answer 7

b. instructor

Question 8

Traditional overlapping of responsibility between the master and pilot prevents many accidents.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Irreconcilable differences between master and pilot occur often in the course of moving ships in pilot waters.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Penalties and liabilities for accidents that could occur should be foremost on the mariner’s mind when deciding on a course of action.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

Bridge Resource Management is designed to reduce errors and omissions through a system of checks, the delegation of duties, and joint decision making by a group of vessel personnel reffered to as the bridge team.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

The bridge team shares the workload, obtains and communicates relevant information early, and monitors the vessel’s progress by cross checking the decisions and actions of all members of the bridge team.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

BRM has changed traditional pilot responsibility for overall vessel control and protection of the public interest and the local environment by integrating the pilot into the joint decision making bridge team.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Formal plans are only needed if the master and mates have not recently made a passage in a particular area.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

Passages can be overplanned. An inflexible passage plan, without alternatives based on professional planning and judgement, is as dangerous as no plan at all.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Passage plans and routes should never be put on charts in ink because that would make the chart less useful for future voyages.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

All bridges should be standardized with identical layouts and equipment.

Answer 17

False

Question 18

Competent masters don’t prepare and carry pocket course cards because they memorize charts and passage plans from sea to the dock.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

There should be a clear view forward from large, unobstructed centerline windows.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

The quartermaster’s station should be as close to the forward wheelhouse windows as possible.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

Instruments should be clustered by use and placed where the user (mate, master, pilot, quartermaster) can use them without being diverted from other work.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

A conning station should be organized with equipment mounted on a bulkhead, console, or to keep windows clear.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Instruments and equipment should be kept off bridge wings.

Answer 23

False

Question 24

Which of the following statements are true regarding the effect of bridge location on shiphandling?

I. Points of reference appear closer as bridge height is increased.

II. Your ship appears to be moving more slowly as height of eye increases.

III. Turning rate is more difficult to detect when looking ahead from a bridge located close to the bow.

IV. Visibility is improved when the bridge is higher and closer to the bow.

a. I and II only
b. I and IV only
c. all of the above
d. none of the above

Answer 24

c. all of the above

Question 25

Any laptop system using DGPS and off-the shelf software and charts can be used to navigate in ice, fog, rain, and other conditions that would have closed ports in the past.

Answer 25

False.

Specially designed and configured navigation systems are necessary in this case.

Question 26

DGPS laptop pilot navigation systems have the same line of sight limitations as radar so traffic cannot be seen beyond obstructions of beyond the radar horizon.

Answer 26

False

Question 27

DGPS pilot systems are limited by

I. line of sight target detection

II. chart accuracy

III. communication with other vessels

IV. ability to present accurate information on “other ship” course, speed, and location

a. I
b. II
c. all of the above
d. none of the above

Answer 27

b. II

Question 28

Modern laptop-based DGPS navigation systems are extremely accurate and reliable, allowing pilots to navigate safely in any condition regardless of the accuracy or reliability of the ship’s navigation equipment.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

There are several distinct advantages to having active traffic management using two-way DGPS-based systems versus information from a shore based passive traffic management system. These advantages include

a. information is real time
b. information is unfiltered and uninterrupted
c. information is not line of sight
d. all of the above

Answer 29

d. all of the above

Question 30

There are significant differences between shiphandling in daylight and at night. Which of the following are true?

I. Loss of depth perception at night makes it more difficult to estimate distance.

II. Speed cannot be determined at night by looking ahead.

III. Speed cannot be determined at night by looking abeam or abaft the beam.

IV. Lights and aids appear farther away on clear nights

Answer 30

a. I and II only

Question 31

Which of the following is/are true regarding recordkeeping?

I. Logs and records are important aspects of proper vessel operation.

II. Logs and recordkeeping often conflict with shiphandling, and redundant paperwork must be eliminated.

a. I only
b. II only
c. both I and II
d. neither I nor II

Answer 31

c. both I and II