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Questions For All Ranks

The document discusses questions that may be asked of mariners of various ranks during examinations. It notes that questions can cover topics relevant to different vessel types and scenarios. Examiners aim for fairness and validity in their questioning. The document then provides sample questions and answers covering topics like search and rescue transponders, statutory publications, collision regulations, buoyage systems, watchkeeping, and more. The level of detail in answers may vary depending on the rank being examined.

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Questions For All Ranks

The document discusses questions that may be asked of mariners of various ranks during examinations. It notes that questions can cover topics relevant to different vessel types and scenarios. Examiners aim for fairness and validity in their questioning. The document then provides sample questions and answers covering topics like search and rescue transponders, statutory publications, collision regulations, buoyage systems, watchkeeping, and more. The level of detail in answers may vary depending on the rank being examined.

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Questions for all Ranks

INTRODUCTION Many marine topics are common to one or more grade of certificate or qualification. Also, it should be borne in mind that the ASSESSORS can be expected to ask questions on previous qualification grades to ensure that the candidates prior knowledge and his/her competence evident. The details expected when answering certain questions must also be anticipated as being a variable. As such AN ASSESSOR may expect a very comprehensive answer from say a Master Mariner, whereas a more limited answer could be equally acceptable on the same question when directed to an Officer of the Watch (OOW) or from a cadet. Neither can every question easily fall to a single rank. Different ship types tend to generate selective operational questions, i.e. Tankers and Roll onRoll off (Ro-Ro), vessels. The obvious area of guidance must therefore be the respective syllabuses for the relevant examination. Hence, this section on miscellaneous questions includes a variety of topics effecting various ship types and scenarios, which must be considered as being within the realm of fairness. As with any assessment, it must be fair and it must be valid. ASSESSORS are aware of these parameters when carrying out examinations and usually ensure that questioning of the candidates always falls within the categories of fairness and validity. They are equally aware that no one man or women can expect to know all the answers to every topic and question. Clearly, within the conduct of any examination a level of common sense must be seen to exist on the part of both the candidate and the ASSESSORS.

F1 1. What is the radar signature you would expect to receive from a Search and Rescue Transponder (SART)? Answer: Twelve dots on the screen issuing from the SART up to a range of 5 nautical miles (assuming SART at 1 m above sea level). Once under the mile range from the SART the signature would turn to one of concentric circles on the screen. 2. What statutory publications are you expected to carry aboard a British Ship? Answer: A full set of working charts. Relevant sailing directions. Annual Summary of Notices to Mariners. Mariners Handbook. Admiralty List of Radio Signals (all volumes). Admiralty List of Lights and Fog Signals. Admiralty Tide Tables. Tidal Stream Atlases. The International Code of Signals. Marine Guidance Notices (MGNs), Merchant Shipping Notices (MSNs), Marine Information Notices (MINs). Maintenance manuals for navigation instruments and equipment. Nautical Tables. Nautical Almanac. Code of Safe Working Practice.

3. A vessel aground is advised by the Regulations for the Prevention of Collision at Sea, that it may sound an appropriate whistle signal. What would you consider as an appropriate whistle signal in these circumstances? Answer: The vessel aground could probably use U or L as an appropriate sound signal. 4. What does ECDIS stand for? Answer: An accepted abbreviation is Electronic Chart Display and Information System.

5. How would a new danger be identified under the current buoyage system? Answer: New dangers are marked with double cardinal or double lateral marks. 6. What do you consider the most important navigation instrument aboard the vessel? Answer: The magnetic compass 7. According to the Collision Regulations, do ships have to carry an allround maneuvering light? Answer: NO. The Regulations stipulate the ship may carry NOT must carry.
Note: The vessel has a statutory obligation to carry an Aldis Lamp in order to comply with the necessary capability to supplement whistle signals.

8. What lights would you expect to see at night, exhibited from an offshore installation? Answer: Offshore installations show an all-round 10 and/or 15 miles range all round, white light. In addition, they also exhibit a red light on each corner, all lights flashing U in the morse code. It should also be pointed out that the name plate of the installation is usually illuminated in a prominent manner and the rig will most certainly be operating under deck working lights, assuming a hot platform 9. What information would you expect to find on the front cover of the Official Log Book? Answer: The format of the front cover of the Official Log Book contains the following: The ships name, Port of Registry and the official number. The Gross and Registered (Net) Tonnages. The name of Master(s) and the respective number of Certificate of Competency. The name and address of the registered, managing owner; or the ships husband or manager.

The date and place at which the Log Book is opened. The date and place at which the Log Book is closed. Date and official stamp of the superintendent accepting delivery. Date received by the Register General of Shipping and Seaman.

10. What are the factors that must be taken into consideration when determining the construction of sea watches? Answer: The responsibility of the ships watch structure lies with the Master and the established system will be constructed taking into account all the prevailing circumstances at the time. Ideally, the following factors will influence the overall structure: The geographic position with the associated navigational hazards present. The state of visibility affected by fog, rain, sleet, snow or haze. Day or night conditions. The traffic density and the proximity of focal points. The number and experience of watchkeeping personnel available. The need for a continuous radar watch or not. The possibility of fatigue affecting watch keepers. The level of navigational duties anticipated. The need for a Bridge Team, as with special operations, i.e. SAR operations. 10. What is gale force on the Beaufort Wind Scale? Answer: Gale force is recognized as force 8. 11. What information would you find on a deviation card? Answer: Information on the deviation card would include: The ships name, the name of the compass adjuster. The position of the swing. The number and position of all correctors. A table or curve of deviations and the signature of the adjuster.

12. What would be included in the Masters standing orders for the OOW when the vessel is under pilotage? Answer: The OOW remains the Masters representative despite the presence of the pilot and in the absence of the Master from the bridge. The OOW maintains an effective lookout throughout the watch and pilotage period by all available means. The OOW will continuously monitor the ships position and ensure that the vessel is not stood into danger. The OOW will ensure that the pilots instructions are carried out in a correct manner provided that they do not endanger the ships progress. The OOW will continue to monitor the performance of bridge equipment and instruments, and report any defects to the Master.

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