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a. An artificial barrier which makes the enclosed area safe for anchorage of ships, is known as
break water
b. The length of the quay wall is governed by the length of the largest vessel likely to be
berthed
c. The break water whose inside is used as a plateform for loading and unloading is called a
mole
d. All
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
2. When navigating using the GPS, how does the GPS display indicate when the accuracy of the
displayed position is reduced?
Result : Correct
3. When a ship is steaming along a course line, what is the importance of determining the set and
rate of drift due to wind and current?
Result : Correct
a. 0 to 25 degrees.
b. 25 to 35 degrees.
c. 35 to 50 degrees.
d. 50 to 65 degrees.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
5. What is the vertical distance on a given day between the water surface at high and low water
called?
Result : Correct
6. If the radio signal ground wave extends out for less distance than the minimum skywave
distance, there is an area in which no signal is received. This is called the
a. skip zone
b. blackout zone
c. diffraction zone
d. shadow zone
e. I don't know
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9. Where would you find information about a vessel reporting system for a port which you are
about to enter?
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10. You are enroute to assist vessel A. Vessel A is underway at 4.5 knots on course 233°T, and
bears 264°T at 68 miles from you. What is the course to steer at 13 knots to intercept vessel
A?
a. 249°
b. 256°
c. 262°
d. 268°
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
11. If the radar is set onto the Relative Motion Display, what would an echo of a target with no
trail indicate? Note this the trail of the echo and not a vector
Result : Correct
12. What weather conditions are likely to result from the movement of warm air mass over a
relatively colder sea surface?
a. Fog
b. Rain
c. Squalls
d. Trough
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
13. In Loran C
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14. What weather phenomenon can cause a reduction of radar range due to attenuation?
Result : Correct
15. Mariners are FIRST warned of serious defects or important changes to aids to navigation by
means of __________.
Result : Correct
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17. A vessel is under pilotage approaching a European port. Who is responsible for the safe
navigation of the vessel?
a. The pilot.
b. The master and duty officers.
c. The traffic controller.
d. The pilot and the master together.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
a. The largest scale chart onboard for the area which is properly corrected
b. Any chart which shows the area which the vessel is passing through as long as it is
connected
c. The largest scale chart on board for the concerned area
d. The chart which covers the largest part of the passage
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
19. What is important to check when transferring a position from the GPS output to a paper chart?
a. Any necessary corrections are applied to convert between the GPS datum and the
chart datum
b. It is important to ensure that the GPS is setup on 2 dimensional and not 3 dimensional
position fixes
c. Ensure that the GPS is setup on the same datum as the chart
d. Ensure that the chart has been corrected up to date
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
20. If Loran-C signals become unsynchronized, the receiver operator is warned because
Result : Correct
21. Why should the largest scale chart available be used for navigational purposes?
a. Because the brightest lights are shown.
b. Because it uses larger symbols.
c. Because it uses better colour.
d. Because it shows more accurate information.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
22. What is the probable cause of an error in position of the ship obtained from the GPS system?
Result : Correct
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a. Local time
b. Ship`s time
c. GMT
d. Company head office time
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
25. If an observer is facing the wind in the northern hemisphere, where does the low pressure lie?
a. Ahead
b. Behind
c. To the right
d. To the left
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
26. On a chart, the characteristic of the light on a lighthouse is shown as flashing white with a red
sector. The red sector __________.
Result : Correct
27. What is the weather associated with being in the centre of an Anticyclone (a region of High
Pressure)?
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a. The Master
b. The Second Officer as the official Navigation officer
c. The Officer of the Watch (OOW) on duty
d. The ship owner will provide overall parameters within which the ship must follow
e. I don't know
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31. A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a channel or fairway where other vessels may be hidden
by an obstruction shall __________.
Result : Correct
32. An anchored vessel on pilotage duty must show which light(s) at night?
Result : Correct
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34. If a distress signal is received on board your ship, what should be the first action that should
be taken?
Result : Correct
35. Which vessel would be required to show a white light from a lantern exhibited in sufficient
time to prevent collision?
Result : Correct
36. What immediate actions should the Officer of the Watch take when the ship goes aground on
an uncharted shoal in the middle of the ocean?
Result : Correct
37. Your power-driven vessel is stopped and making no way, but is not in any way disabled.
Another vessel is approaching you on your starboard beam. Which statement is TRUE?
a. The other vessel must give way since your vessel is stopped
b. Your vessel is the give-way vessel in a crossing situation
c. You should be showing the lights or shapes for a vessel not under command
d. You should be showing the lights or shapes for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
38. What shall you do if you see a person falling into the sea?
Result : Correct
39. Your vessel is involved in a collision with another vessel. What should you as Master tell the
Master on the other vessel?
a. Your vessel is involved in a collision with another vessel
b. Explain your actions prior to the collision and request details of actions taken by the other
vessel which resulted in the collision
c. Ask if there is any assistance required by the other vessel
d. There should be no communication with the other vessel
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
40. By day, you sight a vessel displaying three shapes in a vertical line. The top and bottom shapes
are balls, and the middle shape is a diamond. It could be a __________.
a. vessel trolling
b. mineclearing vessel
c. trawler
d. vessel engaged in replenishment at sea
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
41. You are underway in fog and hear one short, one prolonged, and one short blast in succession.
What is the meaning of this signal?
Result : Correct
42. Frekuensi dan channel yang digunakan oleh pelayaran internasional untuk panggilan
marabahaya, keamanan navigasi, dan panggilan regular di saluran VHF
Result : Correct
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44. Which vessel is, by definition, unable to keep out of the way of another vessel?
Result : Correct
a. Sector search
b. Expanding search
c. Parallel track
d. Search light
e. Ship and air craft coordinated pattern
f. I don't know
Result : Correct
46. An alarm signal consisting of seven short blast followed by one prolonged blast is sounded by
the ship's whistle and alarm bells. What are you to do?
Result : Correct
47. Kapalkandassecaratidaksengajaolehsuatukeadaandarurat
a. Stranding
b. Beaching
c. Surging
d. Yawing
e. Pitching
f. I don't know
Result : Correct
48. Bunyi alarm kebakaran jika kapal berada dipelabuhan/diterminal adalah...
Result : Correct
49. Instalasi CO2, fire hydrant, smoke detector, fire detector, hose and nozzle adalah bagian dari
….
Result : Correct
50. Pancaran berita terkait keselamatan (safety) selalu di awali dengan kata ... …..
a. Mayday
b. Securite
c. Pan Pan
d. I don't know
Result : Correct
51. You are fishing at night, and you sight a vessel showing three lights in a vertical line. The
upper and lower lights are red and the middle light is white. Which statement is TRUE?
Result : Correct
52. You are witness to a collision between two other ships close to your vessel. What immediate
action should you take?
Result : Correct
53. You are underway in reduced visibility. You hear the fog signal of another vessel about 20° on
your starboard bow. Risk of collision may exist. You should __________.
Result : Correct
54. You are approaching a bend in a channel. You cannot see around the bend because of the
height of the bank. You should __________
Result : Correct
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56. When a vessel sounds three short blasts on the whistle, this indicates that __________.
a. danger is ahead
b. her engines are going astern
c. the vessel is not under command (broken down)
d. all other vessels should stand clear
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
57. Vessels of less than what length may not impede the passage of other vessels which can safely
navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway?
a. 10 meters
b. 20 meters
c. 30 meters
d. 40 meters
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
58. Safety massage atau Berita/ pesan yang berisi informasi tentang keselamatan pelayaran,
navigasi, dan berita cuaca. Di awali dengan kata …
a. securite
b. pan pan
c. mayday
d. I don't know
Result : Correct
59. Which vessel is to sound a fog signal of one prolonged followed by two short blasts?
Result : Correct
a. Fire (kebakaran)
b. Ledakan (explotion)
c. Muatantumpah (over Flow)
d. Tabrakan (collution)
e. Man over board
f. I don't know
Result : Wrong
61. The following vessels are all required to make the same sound signal when in or near an area
of restricted visibility: a vessel not under command; a vessel restricted in her ability to
manoeuvre; a vessel constrained by her draught / a sailing vessel; a vessel engaged in fishing;
a vessel engaged in towing or pushing another vessel. What is that signal?
a. One prolonged blast, followed by two short blasts, at intervals of not more than two
minutes
b. Two prolonged blasts, followed by one short blast, at intervals of not more than two minutes
c. One prolonged blast at intervals at not more than two minutes
d. One prolonged blast, followed by two short blasts, at intervals of not more than one minute
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
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63. What are the immediate duties of the bridge Officer of the Watch when the ship suddenly runs
into a fog bank?
a. Commence sounding the fog signal, engines on standby, call the Master and
lookout, if not already on duty
b. Commence sounding the fog signal and call the Master and wait for him to arrive before
taking any further actions
c. Commence sounding the fog signal and if the radar indicates no echoes in the vicinity,
proceed at the normal speed until ships are detected on the radar or until the fog lifts
d. Commence sounding the fog signal and reduce speed to Slow Ahead
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
64. When steering by autopilot, how often should manual steering be checked?
Result : Correct
65. What are the additional duties required by the Officer of the Watch when navigating in fog?
a. Sound fog signal, effective radar watch reporting ship movements to Master and
keep a good lookout for ships and fog signals.
b. All of the suggested answers
c. Sound fog signal, plot positions and keep a good lookout
d. When navigating in fog the Master will take over the watch and the Officer of the Watch
should follow all of his instructions.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
66. How can a new officer, just boarding a ship, ensure that he knows the location and operation
of all navigational and safety equipment and take account of the operating limitations of such
equipment?
a. By asking other officers and practicing with the use of the equipment
b. By following the standard company Induction procedures for a bridge watchkeeping officer
c. The certificate of competency will ensure the officer has suitable competence in operating
the bridge equipment
d. By using the equipment on regular watchkeeping duties
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
67. A 20-meter power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside will display __________.
Result : Correct
68. The ship is drifting in the open sea with a temporary engine breakdown. The ship is equipped
with GPS navigation equipment. What should the bridge Officer of the Watch do in this
situation?
Result : Correct
69. You are in an area of restricted visibility. You hear this sound signal. What does it mean?
Result : Correct
70. Which vessel would NOT sound a fog signal of one prolonged and two short blasts?
Result : Correct
71. What do the shapes that this vessel is displaying tell us about her?
Result : Correct
72. The lights displayed here indicate that this is one of two types of vessel. What are the two
options?
Result : Correct
73. You are on a power-driven vessel underway in open water. This vessel is sighted wide on the
port bow. It's bearing is opening, but its distance is closing rapidly. Which of the following is
a correct assessment of the situation and the action to be taken?
a. Risk of collision is deemed not to exist and I will maintain my course and speed. I
will continue to monitor the situation.
b. Risk of collision is deemed to exist and I will make a broad alteration of course to starboard,
sounding one short blast. I will re-assess the situation when the alteration is carried out.
c. Risk of collision is deemed not to to exist. However, to be sure of a safe passing distance, I
will reduce my speed to allow the other vessel to pass ahead.
d. Risk of collision is a possibility. I will maintain my course and speed for now, but be
prepared for an alteration of course to port if the CPA seems to be less than 0.2nm as we
draw closer.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
74. You are proceeding along a narrow channel and approaching a bend, on the inside shore of
which is a large hill, which obsures your view further up channel. What sound signal will you
make to indicate your presence to any vessel that is behind the obstructing hill?
Result : Correct
75. You are in open water and clear conditions. You are approaching the pilot station when you
hear this signal from a vessel ahead of you. What does it signify?
Result : Correct
76. When handing over the con of a vessel to a pilot, should the Master insist in discussing the
passage plan with the pilot while he is there to use his local knowledge and advice on the
navigation of the ship?
a. A passage plan should be discussed between the Master and pilot, when under
pilotage in the same way as discussed with the bridge team when deep sea
b. The passage is well established and known by the pilot and a plan is therefore not necessary
c. A pilot is responsible for the navigation whilst on board and will be very familiar with what
is required, therefore discussing the passage plan is not necessary
d. The pilot would probably consider it unnecessary, be more interested in knowing the ship's
characteristics and resist any passage planning discussions with the Master.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
77. Of the vessels listed, which must keep out of the way of all the others?
Result : Correct
78. An effective detailed passage plan fully understood and followed by a competent bridge team.
Result : Correct
79. You are approaching a port in a snowstorm. You hear this signal. What kind of vessel is it and
what is it doing?
a. It comes from a vessel engaged in pilotage duties and it is making way through the
water
b. It comes from a vessel engaged in pilotage duties at anchor, over 100 metres in length
c. It comes from a vessel at anchor, less than 100 metres in length
d. It comes from a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
80. What, by definition in the International Collision Regulations, is a "vessel restricted in her
ability to manoeuvre"?
a. A vessel which from the nature of her work is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre
as required by the Rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another
vessel
b. A vessel which through some exceptional circumstance is unable to manoeuvre as required
by the Rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel
c. A vessel engaged in underwater work, such as the laying, picking up or servicing of a
pipeline, or which is in support of diving operations, performing dredging and mine-
clearance or is deploying or recovering a pilot
d. A vessel which because of her draught in relation to the available depth of navigable water
is restricted in her ability to deviate from her course and keep out of the way of another
vessel
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
Result : Correct
82. Which vessel may NOT exhibit two red lights in a vertical line?
Result : Correct
83. You are on a power-driven vessel underway in open water. You observe this vessel, directly
ahead, on a steady bearing, with the distance closing steadily. What can you tell about this
vessel from the lights it is displaying?
a. This vessel is not under command and is not making way through the water. I
cannot tell its aspect.
b. This vessel is restricted in its ability to manoeuvre and is stopped in the water. I am seeing
it from astern.
c. This is a fishing vessel, not making way through the water, with its nets fast upon an
obstruction, seen from astern.
d. This vessel is aground and is seen from directly ahead.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
Result : Correct
85. What sound signal shall be used on ship's whistle when there is a man overboard?
Result : Correct
86. The lights here show those that must be exhibited by a vessel engaged in towing, as per rule
24 of the International Collision Regulations. But how long is the tow behind this vessel?
Result : Correct
87. According to rule 13 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, what is
the definition of "an overtaking vessel"?
a. When coming up with another vessel from a direction more than 22.5 degrees abaft
her beam
b. When coming up with another vessel from any direction abaft her beam
c. When coming up with another vessel from a direction more than 45 degrees abaft her beam
d. When the vessel is detected as a radar target or sighted visually in a position directly astern
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
88. Who will have the authority to take charge and make appropriate decisions in the event of a
vessel emergency when transiting the Panama Canal?
Result : Correct
89. What signal may be given by sound and by light to indicate that a vessel fails to understand
the intentions or actions of another vessel, or is in doubt that sufficient action is being taken
by the other to avoid collision?
Result : Correct
90. You are proceeding along a narrow channel behind another vessel. You have a higher speed
and have signalled your intention to the vessel ahead that you intend to overtake him on his
port side. The vessel responds with this sound signal. What does it mean?
Result : Correct
91. When a vessel is to experience a long tow across an ocean, what would be the best system of
connecting the tow?
a. Wire from a deep sea tug connected to the ship's anchor chain
b. Wire from a deep sea tug through the forward centre lead of the ship and made
fast onto several mooring bits on the forecastle
c. Wire from a deep sea tug made fast through a shoulder lead on the vessel's leeward side
d. I don't know
Result : Wrong
92. A tug is moving towards the bow of the ship to make fast and is in the vicinity of the ship's
shoulder, as illustrated. What specific danger should be considered when making this
approach to the bow?
a. The tug may be turned across the bow of the ship and also suffer a lose of stability
with a danger of being turned over if touched by the ship
b. The positive pressure field at the ships bow may repel the tug and make the connection very
difficult to establish
c. The stern of the tug may be sucked in towards the bow and also suffer a reduction in the
positive GM, making it very unstable.
d. All of the alternative answers
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
93. A ship is passing through a narrow channel and keeping to the starboard side of the fairway,
as illustrated. What could be expected in this situation?
a. The ship will suffer bank rejection and the bow will be pushed away from the bank
b. The ship will suffer ship to shore interaction and the bow will be sucked towards the bank
c. The ship will be sucked towards the bank and the stern will be pushed away due to ship-to-
shore interaction.
d. The ship's rudder will suffer a lack of effectiveness due to the shallow water, but should not
be affected by the bank being close to the bow.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
94. The maximum rudder angle on your ship is 35 degrees. Do you think this is the angle that the
rudder is most effective?
a. No, the most effective rudder angle is about 25 to 30 degrees, this is because the
rudder is "stalling" at 35 degrees angle
b. No, the rudder is most effective at angles between 10 and 20 degrees
c. Yes, the rudder is most effective at max angle
d. No, the rudder is most effective at small rudder angles
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
95. A ship normally turns (swings) around a point which is not the centre of gravity. What is this
point normally called?
a. Pivot Point
b. Centre of Floatation
c. Centre of Turn
d. Centre of Buoyancy
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
96.
In the diagram of a ship's turning circle, what is the distance A known as?
a. Advance
b. Tactical Diameter
c. Stopping Distance
d. Transfer
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
97. It is late night and a tanker has just been involved in a collision. Should the tanker,to the
collision, carry a red light in addition to the normal navigation lights. Is this correct?
a. No, the tanker should carry red, white and red in addition to the ordinary navigation lights
b. Correct, the tanker did show the correct navigation lights.
c. No, the tanker should show the normal navigation lights only.
d. No, the tanker should carry two red lights in addition to the navigation lights.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
98. A large vessel develops a sudden sheer when it stops moving through the water, having been
steaming through a shallow water channel for several miles. The sheer may be strong and
unexpected and is due to what reason?
a. The large volume of water dragged behind the vessel continues to move forward and cause
a strong turning moment on the stern of the vessel
b. The hydrodynamic interaction effects from the banks of the shallow water channel
acts on the stern causing the vessel to sheer strongly
c. The vessel stopping shifts the pivot point forward and creates a turning moment
and results in the ship swinging towards the bank
d. I don't know
Result : Wrong
99. How can the effects of Squat be minimized, when a ship is proceeding in shallow water?
Result : Correct
100.
What would you say about a ship which is course unstable?
a. She will require large rudder angles to maintain course.
b. When you apply rudder, she will continue to turn long after the rudder is returned
to amidships.
c. When you put rudder amidships, she will quickly return to a straight course.
d. When you apply rudder, she will take time before answering
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
101.
Which of the following hull shapes would normally provide a directionally stable ship?
Result : Correct
102.
A ship is steaming at "Full Ahead" when the engines are changed to "Full Astern". Would this
reversal of engines produce the same results in deep water as in shallow water (where the
under keel clearance is equal to about half the draught)?
a. The effectiveness of the rudder and propeller are greatly reduced and therefore the
results will be considerably different
b. The speed will reduce quickly and the transverse thrust will swing the ships head to
starboard as the ship slows down.
c. The reduction in speed and turning effects will vary very little between deep and shallow
water.
d. The shallow water will produce an increase in water velocity and a reduction in pressure.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
103.
The ship's engine is going astern and the ship is picking up sternway. The rudder is amidships
and the ship has a single, right-handed, fixed pitch propeller. What would be expected to
happen?
a. The ship will probably start to change heading to starboard and stern speed will
increase
b. The ship will probably start to change heading to port and stern speed will increase
c. The ship will probably go straight astern without a change in heading and the stern speed
will increase
d. The ship will move astern at an increasing speed and the stern start to swing off to
starboard
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
104.
A ship experiences an interaction effect known as "Squat" when moving in shallow water. The
amount of Squat is affected by the speed of the vessel through the water. If the speed through
the water is HALVED what will be the change in the affect of "Squat"
Result : Correct
105.
The effectiveness of a rudder is dependant on the flow of water past the rudder. If the rudder
is put hard over when the ship is at full ahead in deep water, and then the engines are
stopped, how much lift force remains?
a. About 20 %
b. About 50 %
c. About 80 %
d. I don't know
Result : Correct
106.
The ship is starting to slow down after steaming at full ahead speed. What will happen to the
position of the "pivot point"?
Result : Correct
107.
When a vessel is moving in shallow water it will experience an effect known as "Squat". Which
of the following statements most accurately specify the results of squat on the vessel?
a. There will be a reduction of the vessel's underkeel clearance and a possible change
of trim
b. There will be an increase in the vessels draught while moving through the water
c. There will be a change of draught and a reduction in the spee
d. I don't know
Result : Correct
108.
In the diagram of a ship's turning circle, what is the distance B known as?
a. Tactical Diameter
b. Transfer
c. Radius of the turn
d. Diameter of the turn
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
109.
What is "ship squat"?
a. The sinkage and change of trim caused when the ship is proceeding with a small
underkeel clearance
b. Deeper draft caused by operating in fresh rather than salt water
c. A requirement for ships proceeding up river under low bridges
d. A slight increase in underkeel clearance
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
110.
In shallow water a ship will experience "Squat". What are the principle reasons creating the
effects of squat?
a. There is an increase in the water velocity and a decrease of water pressure around
the ship's hull
b. There is a decrease in the water velocity and an increased of water pressure around
the ship's hull
c. There is an increased effect of gravity due to closeness of the sea-bed
d. I don't know
Result : Correct
111.
A ship turns around a point known as the "pivot point". Where is the position of this invisible
point when the ship is stopped and "dead" in the water?
Result : Correct
112.
What would be the effects of a ship passing into shallow water?
Result : Correct
113.
Overshoot is an expression used when talking about a ship's steering ability. What does this
mean?
a. It is the way a ship turns when the helm is put to the hard over position
b. It is the way a ship continues to turn after counter-rudder is applied.
c. t is the way a ship continues to turn when the helm is put amidship.
d. It is the way a ship responds when moving the helm from hard to port to hard to Starboard
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
114.
What would be the correct definition of the term "Squat"?
a. Squat is the reduction of underkeel clearance and the possible change of trim of a
ship when it moves through shallow water due to a reduction in water pressure
b. Squat is the reduction of underkeel clearance of a ship when it moves through shallow
water due to a reduction in water pressure
c. Squat is the loss of effectiveness of the rudder and propeller as a ship moves through
shallow water due to the reduction of water pressure
d. Squat is the reduction of underkeel clearance due to increase of water flow under the keel
and an increase in the water pressure
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
115.
In the diagram of a ship's turning circle, what is point C known as?
a. Pivot Point
b. Centre of Flotation
c. Transfer Point
d. Heading Point
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
116.
A tug is connected by a line to the bow of a ship. Will the bollard pull exerted by the tug be the
same at any speed?
a. No, when the ship's speed exceeds about 5 knots it will be expected that there will
be a reduced pull exerted by the tug
b. No, when the speed of the ship is increasing, the bollard pull exerted by the tug
will also be increasing
c. Yes, the bollard pull would normally be expected to be the same at any speed of the ship
d. I don't know
Result : Correct
117.
What is the correct understanding of the term "a ship with good Directional Stability"?
a. A ship which when the rudder is left amidships, it will continue on approximately a
straight course
b. A ship which will maintain its course unless large rudder angles are applied
c. A ship which when a rudder angle is applied and the ship starts to swing, will continue to
swing even after the rudder is returned to amidships
d. A ship where the amount of positive transverse stability (GM) will vary with the direction of
the ship's head
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
118.
The engines are going astern and the ship is making sternway of about 1.5 knots with the
rudder hard to starboard. What effect will this have on the ship's progress?
Result : Correct
119.
Two vessels are meeting each other in confined waters. What would be the effects of
interaction between the two vessels as they approach each other?
a. The bows of the ships will be pushed away from each other
b. The bows of the ships will be sucked together
c. Each vessel will experience an increase in speed
d. There will be no effects in these circumstances
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
120.
The vessel is in a 360 degrees turn with engine full ahead. If the engine speed is reduced
during the turn, will there be any change in the turning diameter
Result : Correct
121.
What is the necessary protection when you are rust chipping with air tools?
Result : Correct
122.
In radio telephony what is the "URGENCY CALL" which should be used to indicate that you
have a very urgent message to transmit concerning the safety of another vessel or person?
Result : Correct
123.
You receive via the 8 MHz a DSC distress alert. The received DSC message is however
distorted. The MMSI as well as the position are illegible. After listening at the 8 MHz
telephone distress frequency, nothing is heard. This is because:
a. Telephone signals in the same frequency band are generally weaker than DSC signals
b. You should have listened on the 2182 kHz
c. First an acknowledgement of a coastguard station must be received via the 8MHz
d. You should have listened on VHF
e. I don't know
Result : Wrong
124.
The figure shows the cross section of a ship floating in water with the hull coloured in red and
the seabed below the vessel shaded. On this figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the
term "UNDERKEEL CLEARANCE" given. Which one is the correct one?
125.
What is meant by the term "keeping a proper lookout" as applied to the bridge lookout?
a. Keeping a visual lookout all round the ship and also actively listening out for audio
signals
b. Keeping a very visual lookout ahead and abeam of the ship
c. Continually visually scanning the horizon all round the ship
d. Keeping a visual lookout all round the vessel
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
126.
On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "QUAY" given. Which one is the
correct one?
Result : Correct
127.
A distress call has been sent accidentally on your MF DSC equipment. Which of the following
is correct for cancelling the false distress alert?
a. Make broadcast on 2182 kHz ""Mayday all stations…"" and cancel the false distress alert."
b. Send a all stations urgent priority MF DSC call
c. Send a selective distress priority MF DSC call to the nearest MRCC– Inform it that
a false distress alert has been transmited
d. Switch off the transmitter
e. I don't know
Result : Wrong
128.
What kind of safety equipment must be worn during anchoring?
Result : Correct
129.
The distress message is used when the vessel is threatened by a serious and imminent danger
and is in need of immediate assistance. What is the telegraphy and telephony distress message
like?
Result : Correct
130.
" On area A2 the function "" Transmission of ship to shore distress alerts"" is mainly based on:"
Result : Correct
131.
Which one of the following types of rope is the most dangerous to work with?
a. Nylon
b. Steel wire.
c. Manila.
d. Polypropylene.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
132.
To announce an important navigational –or meteorological warning via the VHF-installation,
one should use the:
a. Safety call
b. Urgency call
c. Distress call
d. Individual call
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
133.
You are approaching the port entrance. What do these lights mean?
a. A vessel may proceed only when she has received specific orders to do so.
b. Vessels may proceed - one-way traffic.
c. Vessels may proceed - two-way traffic.
d. A vessel may proceed only when she has received specific orders to do so, except that
vessels which can safely navigate outside the main channel need not comply with this
message.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
134.
On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "ASTERN" shown. Which one is
the correct one?
Result : Correct
135.
On board they want to send a safety-call to other vessels. The DSC safety-call:
Result : Correct
136.
When reeving a new wire onto a self-stowing winch drum you should, after looking at brake
arrangement, reeve it to pay out as follows:
a. Direction B
b. Direction A
c. Either direction is acceptable.
d. Depends on the direction of the lay of the wire strands in the new wire
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
137.
A distress-call received via RCC should:
a. Only be given receipt, if the master has confirmed that assistance indeed can be
given
b. Be given receipt, even when indubitably too distant from the distress case
c. Always be given receipt
d. Always be relayed
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
138.
On the figure there are four (4) possible definitions of the term "BREADTH" given. Which one
is the correct one?
Result : Correct
139.
What is the correct understanding of the term "boat drill"?
a. Practical exercise for the people on board to practice their duties and be prepared
in the case of an emergency abandon ship.
b. A demonstration for the people on board to understand how a lifeboat can be used to
abandon ship
c. A presentation by the Master on what he would expect from all on board in the case of an
emergency.
d. The opportunity for all on board to launch the boats and abandon ship.
e. I don't know
Result : Correct
140.
On the diagram provided, there are four (4) possible directions indicating the term "AHEAD".
Which one is the correct?
Result : Correct
141.
All designated SAR aircraft and civil aircraft carry equipment operating on the international
aeronautical distress frequencies (amplitude modulation). The aeronautical distress
frequencies are?
Result : Correct
142.
" On area A3 the function "" Transmission and reception of on scene communications"" is
mainly based on:"
Result : Correct
143.
What special safety measures are required by a seaman when working aloft on a stage?
Result : Correct
144.
On board they want to make a DSC-call with a foreign coast-station. It is an urgent call.
Preferably choose:
Result : Correct
145.
What does this flag mean?
Result : Correct
146.
On the figure there are four (4) possible directions shown by the arrowed lines. Which one
would correctly shows the direction understood by the term "AFTER SPRING"?
Result : Correct
147.
Distress MF communications should normally be operated :
Result : Wrong
148.
What is the action that a GMDSS Radio Operator should take when a DSC distress alert is
received?
Result : Correct
149.
The diagram shows the direction that a rope runs during a mooring operation and a possible
place where it may break. Where would be considered the safest position to stand?
Result : Correct
150.
What is the correct understanding of the term "boat deck"?
Result : Correct