MITAGS Final

Question 1

Why does magnetic variation change ?

Answer 1

It changes because the magnetic poles are constantly changing

Question 2

Define : Drift

Answer 2

• the speed of a current

- the distance a craft is moved by current and wind

Question 3

Define : Set

Answer 3

The direction towards which a current flows

Question 4

There are ___ (how many?) internationally recognized lateral buoyage systems. In the USA we use IALA ___, and red buoys are kept on the vessel’s ___ side when returning from sea.

Answer 4

• 2
• B
• right

Question 5

Highly of tide is expressed in relation to ___.

Answer 5

Charted sounding datum

Question 6

a barometric pressure fall of one inch may result in a water level rise of as much as ________________________________________.

Answer 6

one foot

Question 7

An eddy is created due to the presence of _________ in a current flow.

Answer 7

Obstruction

Question 8

Set, as it affects a vessel, is _________________________________.

Answer 8

the direction forces are moving a vessel

Question 9

Weather forecast state the anticipated wind speed and _________________________________.

Answer 9

true direction from which the wind will blow.

Question 10

Rule 9 establishes regulations pertaining to _________________________.

Answer 10

Narrow Channels

Question 11

Rule 10 establishes regulations pertaining to ________.

Answer 11

Traffic separation schemes

Question 12

Rule 19 establishes regulations pertaining to ________.

Answer 12

restricted visibility.

Question 13

Range of tide refers to the vertical difference between ________.

Answer 13

high tide and low tide

Question 14

Trim is defined as the balance of a vessel in a(n) ________ direction.

Answer 14

fore and aft

Question 15

List is defined as the balance of a vessel in a(n) ________ direction.

Answer 15

athwartships

Question 16

A label painted on the side of a vessel used to identify a potential stability problem is called ________________________________.

Answer 16

Plimsoll mark

Question 17

the tidal range during Neap tide is ______________ than normal.

Answer 17

lower

Question 18

The tidal range during a Spring tide is ______________ than normal.

Answer 18

higher

Question 19

Under the inland rules, when a vessel is in sight of another vessel and is meeting head-on or nearly head-on, unless agreed otherwise both vessels must?

Answer 19

alter course to starboard and pass port to port.

Question 20

averages for tidal calculations are based on a ______________ year tidal history.

Answer 20

19

Question 21

How many GPS satellites are there in the USA GPS constellation?

Answer 21

24

Question 22

The algebraic sum of variation and deviation is known as ________?

Answer 22

Compass error

Question 23

Magnetic variation is ________________________________.

Answer 23

Constantly changing.

Question 24

With a container or high sided vessel, once the vessel begins to react to the force of the wind; small increases in wind speed cause ______________ increases in force exerted on the vessel.

Answer 24

large

Question 25

T or F: As the pivot point of a vessel moves closer to the center of wind effort, the effect of wind increases.

Answer 25

False

Question 26

Maneuvering a vessel in current is generally easier when ________________________________.

Answer 26

heading into a current

Question 27

a good rule of thumb for estimating current force is 1 knot of current is equivalent to ________ knots of wind.

Answer 27

30

Question 28

The most common type of propeller found on merchant ships is :

Answer 28

fixed pitch, right handed

Question 29

T or F: A sailing chart is good for navigation of small waterways.

Answer 29

False

Question 30

The term "tractor tug" refers to vessels with the propulsion unit________________________________.

Answer 30

forward

Question 31

T or F: The greater the distance from the pivot point that a tug is made up the greater the effect for a given applied force.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

Where is the information contained for identifying and / or defining charted objects?

Answer 32

Chart 1

Question 33

One nautical mile is equal to one ________ of ________

Answer 33

minute of latitude

Question 34

Provide one example of cargo that is likely carried on a bulk ship

Answer 34

grain

Question 35

a vessel preceding at 18 knots will travel how many nautical miles in six minutes?

Answer 35

1.8 nm

Question 36

The three fold focus VTS uses to interact with stakeholders/public includes:

Answer 36

- media relations - community outreach - Internal info

Question 37

list three examples of public relation tools a VTS can use as outreach tools

Answer 37

- Facility visits - Public affairs officer/press releases - Tours

Question 38

Human error is the cause of ______________ of all mishaps

Answer 38

90%

Question 39

list four of the seven critical skills that help reduce the potential for human error

Answer 39

``` communication assertiveness leadership mission analysis situation awareness adaptability / flexibility decision making ```

Question 40

what are three conflict management styles

Answer 40

- agressive - assertive - passive

Question 41

a team can be defined as a collection of people with a common __

Answer 41

goal

Question 42

T or F : The Coast Guard's public affairs manual should be consulted to determine what info is releasable to the news media

Answer 42

true

Question 43

list two types of external VTS stakeholders

Answer 43

VTS users Pilots tug captains local cops

Question 44

T or F: conflict is not always bad

Answer 44

True

Question 45

Stress was found to have long term affects on and individual's __

Answer 45

health

Question 46

Eustress was found to __

Answer 46

improve performance

Question 47

National vessel traffic service regulations are located in 33 CFR __

Answer 47

161

Question 48

What is stand?

Answer 48

A brief period between high and low tide when no change in the water level a be detected.

Question 49

What is freshet?

Answer 49

Sudden increase in flow of fresh water as from a flood, emptying from a river into a larger body of salt or brackish water.

Question 50

list the three vessels that compromise the VMRS user group

Answer 50

1) every power-driven vessel of 40 meters (131 feet) or more in length, while navigating 2) Every towing vessel of 8 meters (26feet) or more in length, while navigating 3) Every vessel certificated to carry 50 or more passengers for hire, when engaged in trade.

Question 51

list three of the four vessels required to comply with the bridge to bridge radio telephone act

Answer 51

1) every power driven vessel of 20 meters or over in length while navigating 2) every vessel of 100 gross tons and upward carrying one or more passenger for hire while navigating 3) every towing vessel 26 feet or over in length while navigating 4) every dreadge and floating plant engaged in or near a channel or fairway in operation likely to restrict or affect navigation of other vessels except for an unmanned or intermittently manned floating plant under the control of a dredge.

Question 52

VTS may ________ or ______________ to enhance navigation and vessel safety

Answer 52

measures and directions

Question 53

Unless otherwise stated, a VMRS user must report at least ______________ min before navigating in a VTS area.

Answer 53

15 minutes

Question 54

What info is required in a position report

Answer 54

name and position

Question 55

a towing vessel as defined in 33CFR 161.2 is __

Answer 55

any commercial vessel engaged in towing another vessel astern, alongside or pushing ahead

Question 56

Reporting exemptions : unless otherwise directed, the following vessels are exempted from providing position and final reports due to the nature of their operations

Answer 56

vsls on a published or scheduled route vsls working in a 3nm radius escort vessels

Question 57

what are the four traffic management levels

Answer 57

monitor inform recommend direct

Question 58

listening is a ______________ form of traffic management

Answer 58

passive

Question 59

Active traffic Management

Answer 59

passing traffic, broadcasts, giving recommendations, or direction

Question 60

Parts of a Sail Plan

Answer 60

Vsl Name/position/underway time+point of entry/ destination+ETA/ Dangerous Cargo/intended Route

Question 61

When is a final report issued?

Answer 61

destination or checking out of the system

Question 62

PWSA empowered the Coast Guard to establish what?

Answer 62

VTS

Question 63

IALA recommends every country does what?

Answer 63

Designate a competent authority to manage VTS

Question 64

VTS personnel should looks at these two things when predicting static everyday risk and the potential for loss....

Answer 64

likelihood of hazard, potential for disaster

Question 65

Communication is defined as what?

Answer 65

Clear and concise sending and receiving of information

Question 66

Words account for what percent of interpersonal communication?

Answer 66

7%

Question 67

Parts of the communication model?

Answer 67

sender/ receiver/ message/ barriers

Question 68

4 Ways VTS communicates with Users

Answer 68

Telephone/ VHF Radio/ Cell phone/ published docs

Question 69

SMCP Messages

Answer 69

Question/Answer/ Request/ Intention

Question 70

international carriage requirements for VHF?

Answer 70

300 tons or passenger vessels on International voyages

Question 71

VHF exempt vessels

Answer 71

military/ fishing vessels/ Sailing ships

Question 72

4 categories of sensor eqp?

Answer 72

cameras/radios/ AIS/ radars

Question 73

VTMIS

Answer 73

vessel traffic management informations system

Question 74

3cm radar/10 cm radar

Answer 74

x/ s

Question 75

a 3 cm radar preforms better in precipitation than a 10cm radar

Answer 75

false

Question 76

list four types of cameras used in a CCTV system are:

Answer 76

``` infrared daytime lowlight nighttime thermal ```

Question 77

examples of VTS interpersonal communication

Answer 77

team environment public outreach user group forums

Question 78

T or F: AIS delivers precise position and maneuvering info to the VTS operator using VOICE VHF radio

Answer 78

False

Question 79

List two of the six words to avoid because they create ambiguity

Answer 79

please can will may

Question 80

list two of the distress / urgency / safety markers for a message

Answer 80

mayday pan-pan securitayyyy

Question 81

the SMCP message marker that should be used to indicate there is a danger to the vessel is __

Answer 81

warning

Question 82

T or F: According to 33 CFR 26.02 length is her overall

Answer 82

False

Question 83

T or F: VHF radio transmits its signal in a "line of sight" with longer ranges possible based on atmospheric conditions

Answer 83

TRUE

Question 84

list four initial actions that a VTS can employ to maintain a safe waterway following an incident

Answer 84

rerouting traffic closing waterway safety broadcast safety / security zone

Question 85

what is the one percent that drives the operation of a VTS and allows the VTS to coordinate with allied services during emergencies

Answer 85

VHF radio

Question 86

Pivot Point

Answer 86

Imaginary poem where vessel turns

Question 87

Maximum range of a radar

Answer 87

Height, antenna height, rotation

Question 88

In your own words describe VTS Operator

Answer 88

duh