Navigation Flashcards
How many IALA regions?
2
IALA
International association of lighthouse authority
What is variation?
Ships compass is effected by earths magnetism
What is deviation?
Ships compass is affected by ships metals, electronic equipment.
GMT
Greenwich Mean Time
DR
Dead reckoning
DIW
Dead in water
Explain true bearing:
Any bearing in relation to true north given from 000 to 359 degrees.
Explain relative bearing:
Any bearing in relation to the ship given from 000 to 359 degrees.
From what and where are the navigation light operated from?
Telltale Panel on the bridge behind the Helm
How many navigation lights are there?
5
What color is the port running light?
Red
What color is the STBD running light?
Green
What color is the FWD masthead light?
White
What color is the AFT masthead light?
White
What color is the stern light?
White
Name what is used over during man overboard?
Oscar flag, search light, life ring, smoke float
What is the stands called that house gyro repeaters for true bearing and fixed compass card for relative bearing?
Pelorus Stands
What is the name of the tool that QM’s use in conjunction with the pelorus to obtain bearing to visual navigation aids during transits through restricted waters?
Telescopic Alidade