Competence 2 (Deck)
- 1.Which signal may be sounded ONLY by vessels in restricted visibility?
- A.
One prolonged, one short, one prolonged, and one short blast, in that order
- B.
Two short blasts
- C.
Four short blasts
- D.
At least five short and rapid blasts
- 2.A light used to signal passing intentions must be an ____________.
- A.
Alternating white and yellow light
- B.
A searchlight or beam
- C.
An all-round white light
- D.
All-round white or yellow light
- 3.Vessel "X" is overtaking vessel "Y" on open waters and will pass without changing course. Vessel "X " __________.
- A.
Should sound the danger signal
- B.
Will not sound any whistle signals
- C.
Should sound two short blasts
- D.
Should sound one long blast
- 4.The prohibition against displaying lights which may be confused with required navigation lights applies ____________.
- A.
Only when under tow
- B.
Only when operating in a traffic separation scheme
- C.
From sunset to sunrise and during restricted visibility
- D.
Only when other vessels are in the area
- 5.You intend to overtake a vessel in a narrow channel. As you approach the other vessel's stern ___________.
- A.
You will gain speed
- B.
Both vessels will gain speed
- C.
The vessel will drift together
- D.
The vessels will drift apart
- 6.Whenever a course alternation is made to avoid collision, it should be:
- A.
Any of the choices is correct
- B.
A large change
- C.
Supplemental by speed change
- D.
A succession of small changes
- 7.Which statement is TRUE regarding equipment for bell and going signals?
- A.
Any vessel over 12-meters in length must be provided with a gong
- B.
Manual sounding of the signals must always be possible
- C.
Signals must be able to be sounded manually and automatically
- D.
A vessel of less than 12 meters in length need not have any sound signaling equipment
- 8.Your vessel is underway in fog and you hear two prolonged blast on your starboard quarter. What appropriate action should you do?
- A.
Hold your course and speed
- B.
Alter course to port
- C.
Alter course to starboard
- D.
Stop your engine
- 9.The word "seaplane" means it includes:
- A.
Commercial aircraft
- B.
Any airplane on a flight over a large body of water
- C.
Helicopter flying over water
- D.
Any air craft designed to maneuver on the water
- 10.A vessel heading SSE is on a course of:
- A.
157.5deg.
- B.
135.0deg.
- C.
180.0deg.
- D.
112.5deg.
- 11.The competence and vigilance of the officer of the watch provide the most direct means of:
- A.
Adhering with the Master;s order
- B.
Avoiding close quarter situation
- C.
Avoiding dangerous situations
- D.
Posting proper lookout
- 12.A vessel shall navigate with caution at what speed?
- A.
At maneuvering speed
- B.
At a speed commensurate with steerage way
- C.
At slow speed
- D.
At moderate speed
- 13.A vessel transferring cargo while underway is classified by the Rules as a vessel:
- A.
Constrained by her draft
- B.
Restricted in her ability to maneuver
- C.
Not under command
- D.
In special circumtances
- 14.The Night Orders Book includes the following except?
- A.
Maintain ship's speed at all times
- B.
Minimum CPA
- C.
Fix intervals
- D.
Ship's navigation policy
- 15.A look-out is best posted in which location?
- A.
In the bridge wings
- B.
Inside the bridge
- C.
Forward as low as possible
- D.
High on the mast
- 16.When pushing ahead in fog, a vessel towing shall sound:
- A.
One prolonged blast
- B.
One prolonged and two short blasts
- C.
Two prolonged blasts
- D.
One short blast
- 17.Pre-departure Check List includes the following, EXCEPT:
- A.
Navigational Equipment
- B.
Weather Report
- C.
Passage Plan
- D.
Bridge standing Order
- 18.What would an OIC-NW should do prior to relieving an officer incharge of navigational watch?
- A.
Report to the bridge just on time
- B.
Report to the bridge in order to adjust his eyesight for at least 10 mins prior to taking the watch
- C.
Report to the bridge in order to familiarize himself with the instruments and equipement
- D.
Read and sign the order book and check vessel's position
- 19.What rule indicates the actions of a give-way vessel?
- A.
Rule 14
- B.
Rule 16
- C.
Rule 15
- D.
Rule 13
- 20.As prescribed in the Rules, Annex I of the Navigation Rules pertains to which of the following?
- A.
Technical Details of Sound Signal Appliances
- B.
Positioning and Technical Details of Lights and Shapes
- C.
Additional Signals for Fishing Vessel Fishing in Close Proximity
- D.
Distress Signals
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