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Memelihara tugas jaga navigasi secara aman (Maintain a safe navigational

watch )

1. A ship is being overtaken by another ship while proceeding along a river.

What should be the required procedure?
a. The overtaking vessel should request permission from the other ship
by sounding two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts on the
whistle or by direct VHF contact.
b. The overtaking vessel can overtake but must allow sufficient space to
reduce the interaction between the two vessels
c. There should be no overtaking in these confined waters
d. The overtaking vessel should request permission to overtake from the
Port Control VTS
2. 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.
3. If whistles are fitted on a vessel at a distance apart of more than 100 metres,
will manoeuvring and warning signals, as defined by rule 34 of the
International regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, be given on one or
both whistles?
a. They shall be given on one whistle only.
b. They shall be given on both whistles simultaneously.
c. They shall first be given on the forward whistle, followed by the after
whistle, with a 5 second inetrval in between.
d. Manoeuvring signals will be given only on the forward whistle;
warning signals will be given on both whistles simultaneously.

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4. Rule 12 of the International Collision Regulations prescribes the action to be

taken by a sailing vessel when meeting another sailing vessel. This depends
on the direction of the wind relative to each vessel. In the situation shown
here, which sailing vessel (A or B) must keep out of the way of the other?
a. Sailing vessel A must keep out of the way of sailing vessel B.
b. Sailing vessel B must keep out of the way of sailing vessel A.
c. Both sailing vessels are required to take avoiding action.
d. The upwind sailing vessel must keep out of the way of the downwind
sailing vessel.
5. 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.
6. The lights displayed here indicate that this is one of two types of vessel.
What are the two options?
a. A power-driven vessel engaged in towing, less than 50 metres in
length, length of tow under 200 metres, towing vessel and tow
restricted in their ability to manoeuvre, seen head-on OR a power-
driven vessel underway, more than 50 metres in length, or less than
50 metres in length and showing a second masthead light, restricted
in her ability to manoeuvre, seen head-on.
b. A power-driven vessel engaged in towing, more than 50 metres in
length, or less than 50 metres in length and showing a second
masthead light, length of tow under 200 metres, seen head-on OR a
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power-driven vessel underway. Less than 50 metres in length and

displaying the second all-round white masthead light, seen head-on.
c. A vessel engaged in fishing, restricted in her ability to manoeuvre,
shooting nets OR a vessel engaged in towing, less than 50 metres in
length, length of tow under 200 metres, towing vessel restricted in
her ability to manoeuvre, seen head-on.
d. A vessel engaged on pilotage duty, engaged in deploying or
recovering a pilot, seen head-on or a power-driven vessel underway,
lmore than 50 metres in length or less than 50 metres in length and
showing the second masthead light, seen head-on.
7. 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?
a. It exceeds 200 metres.
b. It is less than 200 metres.
c. It is more than 50 metres but less than 200 metres.
d. At least 100 metres.
8. This vessel is encountered at the mouth of a river which leads to your
discharge port. What do the various shapes tell you?
a. This is a vessel engaged in dredging or underwater operations. The
two balls in a vertical line indicate the side on which an obstruction
exists; the two diamonds in a vertical line indicate the side on which
it is safe to pass; the ball / diamond / /ball in a vertical line indiacte
that the vessel is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.
b. This is a vessel engaged in dredging or underwater operations. The
two balls in a vertical line indicate the side on which it is safe to
pass; the two diamonds in a vertical line indicate the side on which
an obstruction exists; the ball / diamond / ball indicate that the vessel
is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.
c. This is a vessel engaged on port security duties. The two balls in a
vertical line indicate that the port is closed; the two diamonds in a
vertical line indicate that the port is engaged in mine-clearance
operations; the ball / diamond / ball in a vertical line indicate that the
vessel is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.
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d. This is a vessel engaged in mine-clearance opetrations. The two

balls in a vertical line indicate that it has a sweep mechanism
deployed; the two diamonds in a vertical line indicate that the vessel
should be given a clearance of at least 1000 metres; the ball /
diamond / ball indicate that the vessel is restricted in her ability to
manoeuvre.
9. This vessel is sighted ahead and slightly to port. What is her situation? What
will you do?
a. This vessel is aground. I will navigate with extreme caution given
the nature of the hazard.
b. This is a vessel engaged in fishing vessel, with her nets fast on an
obstruction. I will keep out of the way by rule 18 of the International
Collision Regulations.
c. This is a vessel aground. She appears to have been headed to
starboard of my track and I will therefore alter course to port, passing
under her stern.
d. This is a vessel not under command at anchor.
10. What are we seeing here?
a. A sailing vessel less than 20 metres in length, displaying the optional
combined lantern in lieu of standard sailing lights, seen head-on.
b. A sailing vessel of less than 10 metres in length, displaying the
mandatory combined lantern inlieu of sailing lights, seen head-on.
c. A sailing vessel, seen from astern, where the edges of her sidelights
are both visible.
d. A sailing vessel, at anchor.
11. What do the shapes that this vessel is displaying tell us about her?
a. That she is not under command.
b. That she is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.
c. That she is engaged in towing.
d. That she is constrained by her draught.
12. What is happening here?
a. These are two vessels engaged in fishing (pair trawling), showing the
additional volutary signals for hauling nets.
b. These are two vessels engaged in fishing (pair trawling), showing the
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additional voluntary signals for shooting nets.

c. This is a vessel engaged in towing a disabled tow, restricted in its
ability to manoeuvre, with a searchlight used to highlight the location
of the tow.
d. These are two vessels engaged in fishing, using purse-seine gear.
The searchlights are simply working lights.
13. What is the colour and characteristic of a "towing light", as defined in the
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea?
a. Yellow, fixed, seen over an arc of 135 degrees and so arranged as to
display 67.5 degrees from right aft on each side of the vessel.
b. Amber, all-round, flashing, where it can best be seen.
c. White, fixed, displayed as an additional light on the foremast over an
arc of 225 degrees, from right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam
on each side of the vessel.
d. One of two all-round amber, alternate flashing lights, displayed
where they can best be seen.
14. What is the description for a sidelight, as shown in rule 21 of the
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea?
a. A green light on the starboard side and red light on the port side,
showing an unbroken light over an arc of 112.5 degree, from right
ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on the respective side.
b. A red, green or yellow lantern, showing an unbroken light over an
arc of 112.5 degrees.
c. A red light or a green light, with a minimum range, in a vessel of 50
metres or more, of 3 miles. In a vessel of 10 metres or more but less
than 50 metres in length, a range of 1 mile.
d. A green light on the starboard side and red light on the port side,
showing an unbroken light over an arc of 135 degrees, from right
ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on the respective side.
15. What is the situation of this vessel?
a. This vessel is not under command, but is making way through the
water.
b. This vessel is aground.
c. This vessel is not under command and stopped in the water.
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d. This is a vessel constrained by her draft.

16. 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?
a. Five short and rapid blasts (flashes).
b. Five prolonged blasts (flashes).
c. Three short and rapid blasts (flashes).
d. One prolonged blast (flash), followed by five or more short and rapid
blasts (flashes)
17. What type of vessel is this and from what direction are you seeing it?
a. This is a vessel engaged in fishing other than trawling, making way
through the water, with outlying gear extending more than 150m in
the direction of the all-round white light. I am looking at her port
side.
b. This is a vessel engaged in fishing other than trawling, making way
through the water, with outlying gear extending more than 150
metres in the direction of the all-round red light. I am seeing her
from astern.
c. This is a vessel engaged in pilotage duties at anchor. I am looking at
her port side.
d. This is a vessel engaged in pilotage operations, deploying or
recovering a pilot. I am looking at her port side.
18. 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.
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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.
19. 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.
20. You are close to the entrance to a port in thick fog. You hear the following
signal. What does it mean?
a. That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is less than 100
metres in length.
b. That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is more than 100
metres in length.
c. That there is a vessel aground in the vicinity.
d. That the port is closed.
21. You are in an area of restricted visibility and hear this signal. It is repeated
at two minute intervals. What does it indicate?
a. That there is another vessel nearby, that she is underway, but stopped
and making no way through the water.
b. That there is another vessel nearby, but that she is at anchor.
c. That there are two more vessels nearby.
d. That there is another vessel in the vicinity and that she has just
altered course to port.
22. You are in an area of restricted visibility, close to a port. You hear this
signal. What vessel does it come from and what additional information does
the signal provide?
a. A vessel at anchor, more than 100 metres in length. She is sounding
the additional signal to give warning of her position.
b. A vessel aground, more than 100 metres in length. The additional
signal indicates which side the clear water lies on.
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c. A vessel at anchor, less than 100 metres in length. She is sounding

the additional signal top give warning of her position.
d. A vessel at anchor, more than 100 metres in length. The additional
signal indicates that her cable extends at least 25 metres from her
bow.
23. You are in an area of restricted visibility. You hear this sound signal. What
does it mean?
a. That there is a vessel in distress nearby.
b. That there is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity.
c. That there is a vessel aground in the vicinity.
d. That there is a vessel engaged in underwater operations in the
vicinity. She has divers down.
24. 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?
a. That the vessel is operating astern propulsion.
b. That the vessel is picking up his pilot.
c. That the vessel is altering his course to starboard.
d. That the vessel is starting his engine and resuming his passage.
25. You are on a power-driven vessel underway in open water. This vessel is
sighted directly ahead. The distance is closing slowly. What action will you
take under the International Collision Regulations and why?
a. I will keep out of her way. I am the overtaking vessel and am
obliged to keep clear under rule 13.
b. I will maintain my course and speed. The other vessel is being
overtaken and is therefore obliged to keep out of the way by rule 13.
c. The vessel is on a steady bearing and the distance is closing. I will
therefore take avoiding action, altering course to starboard and
sounding one short blast under rules 14 and 16.
d. This is a vessel engaged in towing and I am seeing the stern light of
the tow. The tug is not however showing any lights indicating she is
restricted in her ability to manoeuvre. I will however display good
seamanship and keep out of her way.
26. You are on a power-driven vessel underway in open water. This vessel is
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sighted on the port bow on a steady bearing. What kind of vessel is it and
what will your action be?
a. This is a sailing vessel underway, seen head-on. It is my
responsibility to keep clear under rule 18 and I will take appropriate
avoiding action.
b. This is a sailing vessel underway. I am the stand-on vessel and will
maintain my course and speed under rule 17.
c. This is a sailing vessel not making way through the water. There is
no risk of collision and I will maintain my course and speed.
d. This is a vessel engaged in fishing. It is my responsibility to keep
clear under rule 18 and I will alter course to starboard, sounding one
short blast.

27. 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.
28. 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.

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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.
29. You are on a power-driven vessel underway in open water. You sight these
lights on the port bow, on a steady bearing. The distance is closing. What
are you looking at and what action will you take in compliance with the
International Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea?
a. This is a power-driven vessel engaged in towing, less than 50 metres
in length, length of tow under 200 metres and the tow, both being
restricted in their ability to manoeuvre, seen from the starboard side.
Under rule 18, I am required to keep clear and will take appropriate
avoiding action.
b. This is a power-driven vessel engaged in towing, more than 50
metres in length or less than 50 metres in length and showing a
second masthead light and the tow, the combined length of which is
under 200 metres. The towing vessel is restricted in her ability to
manoeuvre. I am seeing their starboard sides. The bearing is steady
and risk of collision therefore exists. I will maintain my course and
speed under rule 17.
c. This is a power-driven vessel, more than 50 metres in length or less
than 50 metres in length and showing a second masthead light,
restricted in her ability to manoeuvre. The sidelight of a second
vessel can be seen beyond her. Under rule 18, I am obliged to keep
clear of the first vessel and will therefore take appropriate avoiding
action.
d. This is a power-driven vessel engaged in towing, more than 50
metres in length or less than 50 metres in length and showing a
second masthead light, length of tow 200 metres or more, not under
command. I will keep clear under rule 27.
30. You are on a sailing vessel, underway in open water. This vessel is sighted
on the starboard bow, on a steady bearing and the distance is closing. By the
International Regulations for the Preventing Collisions at Sea, what action
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will you follow?

a. By Rule 18, a power-driven vessel underway shall keep out of the
way of a sailing vessel. I will maintain my course and speed, but
will continue to monitor situation to ensure the other vessel takes
avoiding action.
b. Risk of collision is deemed to exist and, as the other vessel is on a
steady bearing on my starboard side, I am required to keep out of the
way. I will make a broad alteration of course to starboard.
c. This vessel is clearly a power-driven vessel and I anticipate that the
bearing will therefore close and she will pass ahead at a safe
distance.
d. Risk of collision is deemed to exist and, as the other vessel is on a
steady bearing on my starboard side, I will maintain my course and
speed.

31. You are on a tug and are towing an unmanned barge. You are restricted in
your ability to manoeuvre. The total length of the tow is 219 metres. What
daylight signals are required by the International Regulations for Preventing
Collisions at Sea?
a. A diamond shape, where it can best be seen shall be displayed on the
tug and the tow. Three shapes shall also be displayed in a vertical
line, the upper and lower being balls and the middle one a diamond.
Diamond shape
b. A diamond shape, where it can best be seen, on the tug only. Three
shapes shall also be displayed, being three balls in a vertical line.
c. Three shapes shall be displayed forward on the tug, in a vertical line,
the upper and lower being balls and the middle one a diamond.
d. Three shapes shall be displayed on the tug, where they can best be
seen, in a vertical line, the upper and lower being balls and the
middle one a cylinder. The signal flag "T" shall also be flown on the
tug. A diamond shall be displayed aft on the tow.

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32. You are proceeding along a coastal route when you hear this signal. The
visibility is severely restricted. What does the signal mean?
a. There is a vessel aground in the vicinity. She is more than 100
metres in length. She is sounding an additional warning to
approaching vessels that they are "running into danger".
b. There is a vessel aground in the vicinity. She is less than 100 metres
in length. She is sounding an additional warning to approaching
vessels to "navigate with extreme caution".
c. There is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is more than 100
metres in length. She is sounding an additional warning signal to
approaching vessels, directing them to "keep clear".
d. There is a vessel at anchor in the vicinity. She is less than 100
metres in length. She is sounding an additional warning to
approaching vessels that they are "running into danger".

33. 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?
a. One prolonged blast.
b. One short blast.
c. Two prolonged blasts.
d. Two short blasts.
34. 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?
a. That the vessel is indicating her agreement with my proposed
manoeuvre.
b. That the vessel does not agree with my proposed manoeuvre.
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d. This is a signal intended for another vessel or shore station. It is

nothing to do with our vessel.
35. You are proceeding along a narrow channel in front of another vessel, both
heading for port. You hear this signal from the vessel behind you. What
does it mean?
a. I intend to overtake you on your starboard side.
b. I intend to overtake you on your port side.
c. I am operating astern propulsion.
d. I am faster than you. Get out of the way.
1. SOLAS (The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea)
regulations, Chapter 5, deals with the Safety of Navigation and applies to
which vessels?
a. All vessels and on all voyages
b. The Convention only applies to ships over a certain
size
c. It applies to ships of over a certain size engaged in
International Voyages
d. Over 10 000 dwt
2. What is the crucial aspect in executing a voyage in a safe and efficient way?
a. An effective detailed passage plan fully
understood and followed by a competent bridge
team.
b. All navigational equipment fully functional.
c. Bridge equipment effectively operating and
being used efficiently
d. The bridge equipment includes ARPA radar, GPS and ECDIS in full
and effective operation
3. What is the main purpose of VTS?
a. Increase the safety of all ships and the
protection of the environment in the vicinity.
b. Provide local information to all vessels
navigating in the area
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in the area.
d. Increase safety for ships participating in VTS
4. When a vessel is transiting a canal with locks and intense bridge activities over
many hours, what management issues should the Master consider?
a. All of these answers
b. Lack of sleep and fatigue of bridge officers
c. Fully manned engine room throughout the canal transit
d. Suitable crew available for lock transits
5. 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.
6. Which of the following answers would best define the term "risk"?
a. Risk is a situation involving exposure to danger and includes both
identification of the occurrence and the likelihood that it will happen.
b. Risk is the term to identify a dangerous situation which will affect
the ship
c. Risk is the possibility that a dangerous situation is likely to occur
d. Risk means something more dangerous than normal is likely to occur
7. Who will have the authority to take charge and make appropriate decisions in
the event of a vessel emergency when transiting the Panama Canal?
a. The Panama Canal Authority
b. The ship's Master
c. The ship's company
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d. The Master and Pilot will agree the best course of action to be taken
to resolve the emergency situation.
8. You are a Senior Officer of the Watch on vessel "A" and are passing through
the Straits of Gibraltar. The vessel's speed is 18 knots and your vessel is
overtaking several other vessels, when the visibility reduces down to about 2
nm. What aspects would you consider when establishing a "safe speed" for
your vessel?
a. Deciding safe speed consider: 2 miles
visibility; traffic density;
manoeuvrability of vessel; effectiveness
of navigational equipment (ARPA etc);
state of sea and currents and
navigational hazards.
b. Adjust my track to follow Route 1 or 2
illustrated and reduce speed down to
half speed, approximately 8 knots
c. Safe speed should be where the vessel can come to a stop within the
visible range
d. A safe speed is where a vessel can take proper and effective action to
avoid collision and be stopped within an appropriate distance
9. Your vessel is to leave a crowded anchorage making a 180 degrees turn. The
ship has a right-handed propeller and there is equal space either side of the
ship (as illustrated). What would be the most suitable method to make the turn
using as little space as possible?
a. Rudder hard to port, full astern.
After gaining some sternway,
rudder hard to starboard and full
ahead
b. Full ahead, rudder hard to port
c. Full ahead, rudder hard to
starboard
d. Rudder hard to starboard, full ahead. Rudder hard to port, full astern.
Repeating this manoeuvre until the turn has been made.

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10: Two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast on the whistle is a signal which could
be sounded by a __________.
a. fishing vessel
b. vessel anchored
c. mineclearing vessel
d. vessel overtaking another in a narrow channel
11: In a crossing situation on international waters, a short blast by the give-way vessel
indicates that the vessel __________.
a. is holding course and speed
b. is turning to starboard
c. intends to pass port to port
d. will keep out of the way of the stand-on vessel
12: What day-shape is prescribed for a vessel constrained by her draft?
a. A black cone, apex upward
b. A black cone, apex downward
c. Two vertical black balls
d. A cylinder
13: A vessel not under command sounds the same fog signal as a vessel __________.
a. engaged in towing
b. constrained by her draft
c. under sail
d. All of the above

14: Which statement(s) is(are) TRUE concerning light signals?

a. The time between flashes shall be about five seconds.
b. The time between successive signals shall be not less than ten seconds.
c. The light signals are to be used when not using sound signals.
d. All of the above
15: Under what circumstances would an overtaking vessel sound a whistle signal of two
prolonged followed by one short blast?
a. When overtaking in restricted visibility
b. When overtaking in a narrow channel
c. When overtaking on open waters
d. When no other vessels are in the immediate area
16: In which case would an overtaking vessel sound a whistle signal of two prolonged
followed by one short blast?
a. When overtaking in restricted visibility
b. When overtaking in a narrow channel
c. When overtaking on open waters
d. When no other vessels are in the immediate area
17: When vessels are in sight of one another, two short blasts from one of the vessels
means __________.
a. "I am altering my course to starboard"
b. "I am altering my course to port"
c. "I intend to change course to starboard"
d. "I intend to change course to port"
18: Which vessel may NOT exhibit two red lights in a vertical line?
a. A vessel constrained by her draft
b. A trawler fishing in close proximity to other trawlers
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d. A dredge
19: Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" on open waters and will pass without changing
course. Vessel "A" __________.
a. should sound two short blasts
b. should sound the danger signal
c. should sound one long blast
d. will not sound any whistle signals
20: Of the vessels listed, which must keep out of the way of all the others?
a. A vessel constrained by her draft
b. A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
c. A vessel on pilotage duty
d. A vessel engaged in fishing
21: Which vessel would NOT sound a fog signal of one prolonged and two short blasts?
a. A vessel not under command
b. A vessel constrained by her draft
c. A vessel being towed
d. A vessel sailing
22: You intend to overtake a vessel in a narrow channel, and you intend to pass along the
vessel's port side. How should you signal your intention?
a. No signal is necessary.
b. Two prolonged blasts
c. Two short blasts
d. Two prolonged followed by two short blasts
23: A vessel sounds two short blasts. This signal indicates the vessel __________.
a. intends to alter course to port
b. intends to pass starboard to starboard
c. is altering course to port
d. will alter course to port
24: A vessel sounds one short blast. This signal indicates the vessel __________.
a. intends to alter course to starboard
b. intends to pass starboard to starboard
c. is altering course to starboard
d. intends to pass port to port
25: You are underway in a narrow channel, and you are being overtaken by a vessel astern.
After the overtaking vessel sounds the proper signal indicating his intention to pass your
vessel on your starboard side, you signal your agreement by sounding __________.
a. one short blast
b. two prolonged blasts
c. two prolonged followed by two short blasts
d. one prolonged, one short, one prolonged, and one short blast in that order
26: A sailing vessel is overtaking a power-driven vessel in a narrow channel, so as to pass
on the power-driven vessel's port side. The overtaken vessel will have to move to facilitate
passage. The sailing vessel is the __________.
a. stand-on vessel and would sound two short blasts
b. give-way vessel and would sound no whistle signal
c. stand-on vessel and would sound no whistle signal
d. give-way vessel and would sound two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts
27: A vessel constrained by her draft may display __________.
a. three all-round red lights
b. two 225° red lights
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d. two 225° blue lights

28: Two power-driven vessels are meeting. A two blast whistle signal by either vessel
means __________.
a. "I intend to alter course to port"
b. "I desire to pass starboard to starboard"
c. "I desire to pass port to port"
d. "I am altering course to port"
29: A 20-meter power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside will display
__________.
a. a single white light forward
b. two masthead lights in a vertical line
c. two towing lights in a vertical line
d. two all-round red lights where they can best be seen
30: Which statement applies to a vessel "constrained by her draft"?
a. She is severely restricted in her ability to change her course because of her draft in
relation to the available depth of water.
b. The term applies only to vessels in marked channels.
c. She is designated as a "vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver".
d. The vessel must be over 100 meters in length.

1. A man is reported to have fallen overboard and the Officer of the Watch
releases the lifebuoy and starts a man overboard manoeuvre, who are the
first persons onboard he should inform?
a. Master and Engine Room
b. Chief Officer and lifeboat party
c. The Master only
d. The crew quarters for extra lookouts.
2. Can the OOW be the sole lookout?
a. During daylight when visibility and traffic allows
b. When the visibility is good and the ship is in the middle of the ocean
where there is very little shipping.
c. Only if the Arpa radar is set onto Auto Acquisition with an audio
alarm sounding when a ship is detected
d. Never should the Officer of the Watch be the only lookout
3. 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
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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
4. The bridge Officer of the Watch (OOW) is plotting the ship's position in the
chartroom, when the ship is in collision with a fishing vessel. Why would
the OOW be held responsible for the collision?
a. Under the Rules a proper lookout should be maintained at all times
and by all available means
b. If the OOW is busy with the safe navigation of the ship he should
have exhibited the "Not under Command" signals and made other
ships keep clear.
c. If risk of Collision existed, the fishing boat should have contacted the
larger ship over the VHF before the collision took place.
d. Under the Rules the fishing vessel should have kept clear of larger
vessels and the OOW would not be responsible
5. 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?
a. All of the possible answers.
b. Keep a good lookout for other ships
c. Display the "Not under Command" signal and switch off the normal
steaming lights
d. Plot the direction and rate of drift and predict the ships position for
the period while the ship is "Not Under Command"
6. The vessel is steaming off the coast when the engine room informs the
bridge it must stop engines immediately. Shortly afterwards they informed
the bridge they would need a least three hours to fix it. Which of the
following actions would be the most suitable taken by the bridge?
a. Display the NUC signal, maintain the watch and determine how the
ship is drifting and the probable position after three hours.
b. Display the NUC signal, maintain the watch and ask the Engine
room to be a quick as possible
c. Display the NUC signal, maintain the watch and wait for further
developments.
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d. Display the NUC signal and keep a good lookout

7. The vessel is to anchor with Pilot onboard. Which of the suggested answers
most accurately define the main duties of the Officer of the Watch on
bridge?
a. Assist the Master and pilot and monitor the ships position.
b. Follow Pilots orders and ensure the anchorage is carried out
successfully
c. Monitor the bridge equipment and keep the Master informed of all
outputs
d. Follow the Master's orders at all times.

8. 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.
9. 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
10. What is correct UTC in this example? Approx. Pos: N49°51' W35°23', zone
+2, Local Time 0900.
a. 11 00
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c. 23 00
d. 19 00
11. What sound signal shall be used on ship's whistle when there is a man
overboard?
a. 3 long blasts repeatedly
b. 6 short blasts repeatedly
c. 5 short blasts repeatedly
d. 4 long blasts repeatedly

12. What would the Second Officer report to the Master when entering an area
where the visibility is reduced to 2 n.miles?
a. The Second Officer would report to the Master that the visibility is
reduced to probable range of 2 n.miles and the engines are on
standby.
b. The Second Officer would report to the Master that he is having
difficulty seeing other ships.
c. The Second Officer would call the Master to the bridge because he is
needed there.
d. The Second Officer would tell the Master he is calling him in
compliance with the instructions in the Night Order Book.
13. When is the Officer of the Watch officially relieved of his responsibilities of
being in charge of the watch?
a. When the Master informs the Officer of the Watch that he is taking
over the "con" (watch responsibilities)
b. When the Master enters the bridge
c. The Officer of the Watch remains in charge of the watch for the full
watch, when the vessel is deep sea
d. The Master and the Officer of the Watch share the responsibility
when they are both on the bridge together.
14. When should operational checks on navigation equipment be done?
a. When preparing for sea and entering port and at regular intervals
during the voyage
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c. When there is any suspicion of a fault with the equipment

d. When there is an opportunity and time allows
15. When steering by autopilot, how often should manual steering be checked?
a. At least once a watch
b. When there is an indication there may be problem
c. At least once a day during the morning 8 to 12 watch
d. No checking is necessary

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