Visual Communications/ Others

Question 1

Discuss the following methods of visual communications:

Flags, pennants, dayshapes

Answer 1

Flown from the ships halyards (lines) on the 0-10 level to indicate the ship is engaged in a specific action.

Question 2

Discuss the following methods of visual communications:

Flashing light

Answer 2

Flashing light using morse code.

We have handhald lights as well as 12” searchlights

Question 3

Discuss the following methods of visual communications:

Flares/Pyrotechnics

Answer 3

for ships, red flares are used to indicate distress

Question 4

Discuss the following methods of visual communications:

Nancy/AN-SAT lights

Answer 4

Flashing light using morse code

infrared lights that require NVG’s to see

Question 5

Falling Barometric Pressure

Answer 5

Usually an indicator that bad weather is in bound.

Question 6

Adverse weather warning message

Answer 6

Ultimately the CO’s call to divert to identified safety or to proceed along track.

Question 7

Explain the Purpose of the Following Equipment.

Psychrometer:

Answer 7

Used for determining atmospheric humidity

Question 8

Explain the Purpose of the Following Equipment.

Barometer:

Answer 8

An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.

Question 9

Explain the Purpose of the Following Equipment.

Telltale Panel:

Answer 9

Control the ships underway navigation lights

Question 9

Explain the Purpose of the Following Equipment.

Communication Circuits:

3 CIRCUITS

Answer 9

a. JW circuits are used for bearing taking
b. JX circuits are used for battle
c. JL circuits are used for lookouts

Question 10

control the ships underway navigation lights

Lights on the Telltale panel

Answer 10

a. Masthead light
b. FWD Range light
c. Port Running light
d. Stbd Running light
e. Stern light

Question 11

Discuss the Functions of Voyage Management System

Answer 11

Uses electronic charts and sensors to maintain situational awareness and safe navigation.

WE HAVE NAVY ECDIS!

Question 12

UNREP flag hoist signals:

a. Gulf

Answer 12

Guide ship

Question 13

UNREP flag hoist signals:

c. Romeo close up

Answer 13

Delivery ship is ready for approach/receiving ship is commencing approach

Question 14

UNREP flag hoist signals:

b. Romeo at the dip

Answer 14

Delivery ship is preparing to take you alongside/ receiving ship is ready to come alongside

Question 15

UNREP flag hoist signals:

d. Romeo hauled down

Answer 15

Messenger is in hand

Question 16

Define the following:

a. Swing Circle

Answer 16

A circle used by the Navigator and QM’s to determine if the ships planned anchorage position is safe.

Question 17

UNREP flag hoist signals:

f. Prep close up

Answer 17

Replenishment complete. Disengaging on final station

Question 18

UNREP flag hoist signals:

e. Prep at the dip

Answer 18

Receiving ship expects to disengage in 15 min

Question 19

UNREP flag hoist signals:

i. Bravo close up

Answer 19

Transferring or receiving dangerous cargo/fuel

Question 20

UNREP flag hoist signals:

j. Bravo hauled down

Answer 20

Transferring or receiving dangerous cargo/fuel complete.

Question 21

UNREP flag hoist signals:

g. Prep hauled down

Answer 21

All lines clear

Question 22

UNREP flag hoist signals:

h. Bravo at the dip

Answer 22

Temporarily cease pumping fuel or transferring dangerous cargo

Question 23

Define the following:

b. Drag Circle

Answer 23

A circle used by the QM’s to help determine if the ship is dragging anchor.