Midterm

Question 1

A navigation watch is defined as

Answer 1

The safe operation and navigation of the vessel whereas the OOW is familiar with standing and night orders
All bridge equipment
Vessel maneuvering characteristics
US and international rules
NAVAIDS
proper lookout requirements and radio etiquette

Question 2

The OOW is a representative of

Answer 2

The master

Question 3

What percentage of marine accidents are caused by human error?

Answer 3

75%

Question 4

List the types of logs and record books kept by the deck department

Answer 4

Deck logbook
Bell book
Position log
Compass observation book
GMDSS radio log
Garbage log
Ballast log
EPA vessel general permit

Question 5

Name the 5 parts of 33 CFR 162.25 gear test that are required

Answer 5

Primary and secondary steering gear
All internal vessel control comms and control alarms
Standby or emergency generator
Storage batteries for emergency lighting and power systems
Main propulsion machinery- ahead&astern

Question 6

Name the 3 sections of a passage plan

Answer 6

Berth to departure
Departure to arrival
Arrival to berth

Question 7

What is the speed limit in a right whale zone?

Answer 7

Vessels greater than 65’ are restricted to 10 knots

Question 8

Where is the pivot point of a ship traveling at 10 knots?

Answer 8

Approximately 1/3 the distance from the bow

Question 9

What is drift angle?

Answer 9

The angle between the direction the bow is pointing and the direction the ship is traveling
(COG & HDG)

Question 10

Name the four stages of a passage plan

Answer 10

Appraisal
Planning
Execution
Monitoring

Question 11

Rule 2

Answer 11

Responsibility
Good seamanship rule
Special circumstances = more than 2

Question 12

Rule 19

Answer 12

Subpart 3

Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility

Question 13

2/3 of all vessels involved in collisions were not keeping a

Answer 13

Proper lookout

Question 14

Rule 6 and factors

Answer 14

Safe speed

State of visibility 
Traffic density 
Maneuverability of vessel
At night- background lights and back scatter
State of wind sea and current 
Draft in relation to depth

Question 15

Restraints for vessels with radar

Answer 15

Characteristics limits and efficiency of equipment
Range scale
Affects of Sea weather and other interference
Small vessels may be undetected
Number location and movement of vessels detected

Question 16

Rule 7

Answer 16

Risk of collision
All available means
Proper use of radar
Never assume
The factors used in assessing risk are steady compass bearing and appreciation of large vessels and vessels at close range

Question 17

Rule eight

Answer 17

Action to avoid collision

Positive and made an ample time, large enough to be readily apparent, course alone may be the most effective action

Question 18

Rule 9

Answer 18

Narrow channel
Less than 20 m and sailing vessel shall not impede the passage
Fishing shall not impede
Shall not cross if such crossing impedes the passage
Avoid anchoring in a narrow channel
Nearing a band shall navigate with caution and sound one prolonged blast

Question 19

Rule 10

Answer 19

TSS

Rule applies to TSS’ S and does not relieve any vessel of her obligation under any other rule

Question 20

Rule 13

Answer 20

Overtaking

Question 21

Rule 14

Answer 21

Head on
Reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses
Pass port to port unless otherwise agreed upon

Question 22

Rule 15

Answer 22

Crossing situation
Two power driven vessel so as to involve risk of collision shall keep out of the way of a vessel on your starboard side and avoid crossing heard of the other vessel

Question 23

Rule 16

Answer 23

Action by giveway vessel

Take early and substantial action

Question 24

Rule 17

Answer 24

Action by stand on vessel
Keep your course and speed and may take action if the giveaway vessel is not taking appropriate action in compliance with the rules, and shall take action when collision cannot be avoided by actions of the giveaway vessel alone

Question 25

Rule 18

Answer 25

Responsibilities between vessels ``` Not under command Restricted in ability to maneuver Constrained by draft ( international) Fishing Sailing Power driven vessel Seaplane ```

Question 26

Rule 19

Answer 26

Restricted visibility Not in sight of one another in or near an area of restricted visibility Safe speed, power driven vessel shall have her engines ready to maneuver Rules four through 10 apply

Question 27

What actions shall be avoided regarding rule 19?

Answer 27

And alteration to port for a vessel Ford of the beam (unless overtaking), and an alteration of coarse toward a vessel a beam or abaft the beam

Question 28

Except where risk of collision does not exist every vessel which hears apparently forward of her beam, the fog signal of another vessel or cannot avoid a close quarter situation with another vessel forward of her beam shall

Answer 28

Reduce speed to the minimum she can to be kept on course or if necessary take all way off and navigate with extreme caution until danger of collision is over