Question Set Number - 01

Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) - Examination

(According to Regulation A-II/1 of the STCW Code)
Notes:
01. Answer all questions.
02. Use B.A. Chart number 2675. Deviation Card 1.
( Examining Authority should supply a. chart 2675; b. Deviation card -1, c. Travers Table
Extracts; d. Tidal Curve Diagram for specific standard port - to the Examinee).

1. a) On a voyage from London to Liverpool, a ship heading 105⁰ (C), Anvil Point Lt.
Ho. bore 325⁰ (C) and St. Catherine Point Lt. Ho. bore 048⁰ (C). Find the ship’s
position.
[ Variation 13⁰ E. Speed 16 knots.]

Ans:
Ship’s Head by Compass: 105⁰ (C)
So, Deviation (from the deviation card # 01) : 11⁰ W
Variation (as mentioned in the question) : 13⁰ E
Compass Error = 02⁰ E
True Course = 107⁰ (T)

Anvil Point Lt. Ho. bore 325⁰ (C) = 325⁰ + 2⁰E = 327⁰ (T);
St. Catherine Point Lt. Ho. bore 048⁰ (C) = 048⁰ + 2⁰E = 050⁰ (T);

Intersection of these two true bearing lines is the position of ship at that time.

From chart : Ship’s position Lat. 50⁰ 21’ N ; Long. 001⁰ 42.6’ W. Answer

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b) From this position, course was set to pass Start Point Lt. Ho. 12 nm off, on the
starboard side. Find the compass course to steer.
[ Variation 13⁰ E. Speed 16 knots.]

Ans.
I draw a circle with Start Pt. Lt, Ho. as centre and 12 nm as radius.
From the position found in section (a) Lat. 50⁰ 21’ N ; Long. 001⁰ 42.8’ W , I draw a
tangent to this circle.
From chart : True course = 255⁰ (T).
Now, True course is 255⁰ (T). So, new ship’s heading is 255⁰ (T).
Variation = 13⁰ E ( as mentioned in the question)
So, Magnetic course = 255⁰ - 13⁰ = 242⁰ (M).

Using Deviation Card # 01,

Ship’s heading by compass Deviation Magnetic Course

230⁰ (C) 10⁰ E 240⁰
240⁰ (C) 11⁰ E 251⁰

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By interpolation ,
For Magnetic Course 242⁰ (M), the Deviation = 10.2⁰ E
Compass Error = 13⁰ E + 10.2⁰ E = 23.2⁰ E

So, Compass Course to steer = 242⁰ (M) - 10.2⁰ E (Dev) = 231.8⁰ (C)
Or, Compass Course to steer = 255⁰ (T) - 23.2⁰ E (C.E) = 231.8⁰ (C)
Answer

c) While on this course, Bill of Portland Lt. Ho. bore 286⁰ (C) and 30 minutes later, it
bore 314⁰ (C). Find the ship’s position at the time of second bearing.
[ Variation 13⁰ E. Speed 16 knots.]
Ans.
Ship’s True Course 255⁰ (T) or Compass Course 231.8⁰ (C)

Bill of Portland Lt. Ho. bore 286⁰ (C) = 286⁰ (C) + 23.2⁰ E (C.E) = 309.2⁰ (T)
So, First bearing of Bill of Portland Lt. Ho. = 309.2⁰ (T)
Second bearing of Bill of Portland Lt. Ho. = 314⁰ (C) + 23.2⁰ E (C.E) = 337.2⁰ (T)

Distance run between 1 st and 2nd bearing in 30 minutes @ 16 knots (ship’s speed is
given in question as 16 knots) = (16 / 60) x 30 = 08 nm. ( 1 h = 60 min)

On the chart, I draw both the true bearing lines from Bill of Portland Lt. Ho.
Then I found DR position by applying run of 08 nm. At this point I draw the
transferred position line which cuts the second bearing line at a point and this is the
ship’s position at the time of second bearing.

From chart ship’s position at the time of second bearing:

Lat 50⁰ 18’ N; Long. 002⁰ 18.5’ W. Answer

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 Marks: 7+10+8 = 25
2. a) From a vessel steering 030⁰ (C) at 10 knots, position at 2100 hrs. was found with
Les Hanois Lt. bearing 104⁰ (C), distance 9 nm off. Whilst steering 030⁰ (C), the ship
experienced a current known to be setting 100⁰ (T) at 3 knots and wind NW. Leeway
5⁰. Find the course and speed made good.
[ Variation 3⁰ W.]
Ans.
Compass Course 030⁰ (C)
Deviation (from the Deviation Card # 1 ) = 7⁰ W
Variation (mentioned in question) = 3⁰ W
So, Compass Error = 7⁰ W + 3⁰ W = 10⁰ W
True Course = 030⁰ (C) - 10⁰ W = 020⁰ (T)

True bearing of Les Hanois Lt. bearing = 104⁰ (C) - 10⁰ W (C.E.) = 094⁰ (T)

I plot the position on chart with this bearing line 094⁰ (T) and 09 nm distance off Les
Hanois Lt.
From this position I lay the true course 020⁰ (T)

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True Course Steered 020⁰ (T)
Leeway Wind NW (to the leeward) + 5⁰
……………………
Hence, course made good after allowing for leeway or Leeway Track = 025⁰ (T)

I draw the leeway track 025⁰ (T) on the chart.

Then, I find DR position of the ship by applying ship’s speed 10 knots (as mentioned
in the question) for 01 hour ( i.e. 10 nm )
Now, I apply current set and drift for 01 hour at this DR position ( current setting
100⁰ (T), at 3 knots as mentioned in the question).

I find the Course Made Good (CMG) and Speed Made Good (SMG) after applying
the current on chart consecutively as 040⁰ (T) and 11 knots. Answer

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b) Calculate the time when Casquets Lt. will be abeam and also find the beam
distance off Casquets Lt.
[ Variation 3⁰ W.]
Ans.
Beam bearing of Casquets Lt. will be = True Course on this leg + 90⁰
= 020⁰ (T) + 90⁰ = 110⁰ (T)
I draw this beam bearing off Casquets Lt. which cuts the Course Made Good Line
(CMG after applying both wind and current) at one position; this is the ship’s position
when the ship is abeam with Casquets Lt.

Distance off when Casquets Lt. is abeam = 5.8 nm ( from chart ) Answer

Distance to make good till Casquets Lt. is abeam = 24.5 nm ( from chart)

Hence, time required to beam bearing = 02 h 13 m ( @ 11 knots SMG )

Time when Casquets Lt. will be abeam = 2313 Hrs. Answer

Marks: 12 + 8 = 20

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3. From a vessel at anchor, the following compass bearings are observed :-
a) Cap Levy Lt. Ho. bore 120⁰ (C);
b) Cap de la Hague Lt. Ho. bore 210⁰ (C);
c) Alderney Lt. Ho. bore 250⁰ (C).
Find ship’s position and the deviation of the compass for the ship’s head, if variation
at that place was 2⁰ East.
Ans.
Horizontal angle between Cap Levy Lt. Ho. and Cap de la Hague Lt. Ho.
= 210⁰ - 120⁰ = 90⁰
Hence, Base Angle = Complement Angle between Cap Levy Lt. Ho. and Cap de
la Hague Lt. Ho = 90⁰ - Horizontal Angle between both = 90⁰ - 90⁰ = 0⁰

Horizontal angle between Cap de la Hague Lt. Ho and Alderney Lt. Ho.
= 250⁰ - 210⁰ = 40⁰
Hence, (similarly) Base Angle = 90⁰ - 40⁰ = 50⁰

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As the Base Angle between Cap Levy Lt. Ho. and Cap de la Hague Lt. Ho = 0⁰, I
draw a circle with radius as half distance between these two Lt. Ho.s and centre at the
midway.

Then, I draw base angle of 40⁰ at Cap de la Hague Lt. Ho and Alderney Lt. Ho.;
these two lines intersect at a point at water side. I then draw a circle with radius of
distance between this intersection point and any of the two Lt. Ho.s and centre at the
intersection point.

Those two circles will intersect at a point at seaside which is the ship’s position at
1000 hrs. Lat. 49⁰ 49’ N; Long. 001⁰ 53’ W. (from the chart) Answer

From chart, I find that the true bearing of ship off Cap Levy Lt. Ho. is 113⁰ (T).
Compass bearing of ship off Cap Levy Lt. Ho. is 120⁰ (C).
………………………………..
Compass Error = 7⁰ W
Variation (mentioned in the question) = 2⁰ E
…………………………………………………….
Hence, Deviation = 9⁰ W
Answer

Marks: 15

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 Question Set Number - 02
Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) - Examination
(According to Regulation A-II/1 of the STCW Code)
Notes:
03. Answer all questions.
04. Use B.A. Chart number 2675. Deviation Card 1.
( Examining Authority should supply a. chart 2675; b. Deviation card -1, c. Travers Table
Extracts; d. Tidal Curve Diagram for specific standard port - to the Examinee).

4. a) A vessel steering 250⁰ (C), at 1900 hrs. St. Catherine Point Lt. bore 302⁰ (C) and
Nab Tower bore 002⁰ (C). Find the ship’s position at 1900 hrs.
[ Variation 14⁰ W. Ship’s Speed 12 knots.]

Ship’s Head by Compass: 250⁰ (C)

So, Deviation (from the deviation card # 01) : 12⁰ E
Variation (as mentioned in the question) : 14⁰ W
Compass Error = 02⁰ W
True Course = 107⁰ (T)

St. Catherine Point Lt. Ho. bore 302⁰ (C) = 302⁰ - 2⁰W = 300⁰ (T);
Nab Tower bore 002⁰ (C) = 002⁰ - 2⁰W = 000⁰ (T);

Intersection of these two true bearing lines is the position of ship at that time.

From chart : Ship’s position Lat. 50⁰ 27’ N ; Long. 000⁰ 57.4’ W. Answer

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b) From this position, set a course by compass to pass Bill of Portland Lt. 10 nm off
when abeam on the starboard side.
[ Variation 14⁰ W. Ship’s Speed 12 knots]

I draw a circle with Bill of Portland Lt. as centre and 10 nm as radius.

From the position found in section (a) Lat. 50⁰ 27’ N ; Long. 000⁰ 57.4’ W, I draw a
tangent to this circle.
From chart : True course = 264⁰ (T).
Now, True course is 264⁰ (T). So, new ship’s heading is 264⁰ (T).
Variation = 14⁰ W ( as mentioned in the question)
So, Magnetic course = 264⁰ + 14⁰ = 278⁰ (M).

Using Deviation Card # 01,

Ship’s heading by compass Deviation Magnetic Course
260⁰ (C) 13⁰ E 273⁰
270⁰ (C) 12.5⁰ E 282.5⁰

By interpolation ,

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For Magnetic Course 278⁰ (M), the Deviation = 12.7⁰ E
Compass Error = 14⁰ W + 12.7⁰ E = 01.3⁰ W

So, Compass Course to steer = 264⁰ (T) + 01.3⁰ W (Dev) = 265.3⁰ (C)
Answer

c) While on this course, at 2100 hrs. Anvil Pt. Lt. Ho. bore 4 points on the starboard
bow and at 2145 hrs. Anvil Pt. Lt. was abeam on the starboard side. Find the ship’s
position at the time of bearing at 2145 hrs.
[ Variation 14⁰ W. Ship’s Speed 12 knots.]

Ship’s True Course 264⁰ (T) or Compass Course 265.3⁰ (C)

At 2100 hrs. Anvil Pt. Lt. Ho. bore 4 points on starboard bow (mentioned in question)
= 264⁰ (T) + 45⁰ = 309⁰ (T)
At 2145 hrs. Anvil Pt. Lt. Ho. bore beam bearing on starboard bow (mentioned in
question)
= 264⁰ (T) + 90⁰ = 354⁰ (T)

Distance run between 1 st and 2nd bearing in 45 minutes @ 12 knots (ship’s speed is
given in question as 12 knots) = (12 / 60) x 45 = 09 nm. ( 1 h = 60 min)

On the chart, I draw both the true bearing lines from Anvil Pt. Lt. Ho.
Then I found DR position by applying run of 09 nm. At this point I draw the
transferred position line which cuts the second bearing line at a point and this is the
ship’s position at the time of beam bearing.

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 From chart ship’s position at 2145 hrs. (at the time of beam bearing):
Lat 50⁰ 26’ N; Long. 001⁰ 56’ W. Answer

Marks: 7+10+8 = 25

5. a) From a vessel steering 105⁰ (C) at 12 knots, position at 1930 hrs. was found by
Alderney Lt. Ho. bearing 220⁰ (C) and Cap de La Hague Lt. Ho. bearing 165⁰ (C).
Whilst continuing on this course, the ship experienced a current known to be setting
064⁰ (M) at 3 knots. Wind north. Leeway 5⁰. Find the course and speed made good.
[ Variation 4⁰ W throughout.]
Ans.
Compass Course 105⁰ (C)
Deviation (from the Deviation Card # 1 ) = 11⁰ W
Variation (mentioned in question) = 4⁰ W
So, Compass Error = 11⁰ W + 4⁰ W = 15⁰ W
True Course = 105⁰ (C) - 15⁰ W = 090⁰ (T)

True bearing of Alderney Lt. Ho. bearing = 220⁰ (C) - 15⁰ W (C.E.) = 205⁰ (T)

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True bearing of Cap de La Hague Lt. Ho. bearing =165⁰ (C) - 15⁰ W (C.E.) = 150⁰ (T)

I plot the position on chart with this two bearing lines at 1930 hrs.

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From this position I lay the true course 090⁰ (T)

True Course Steered 090⁰ (T)

Leeway Wind North (to the leeward) + 5⁰
(as per question) ……………………
Hence, course made good after allowing for leeway or Leeway Track = 095⁰ (T)

I draw the leeway track 095⁰ (T) on the chart.

Current setting (as per question) = 064⁰ (M) at 3 knots

Variation (as per question) = 4⁰ W
Hence, True Current = 060⁰ (T)

Then, I find DR position of the ship by applying ship’s speed 12 knots (as mentioned
in the question) for 01 hour ( i.e. 12 nm )
Now, I apply current set and drift for 01 hour at this DR position [ current setting
060⁰ (T), at 3 knots (as mentioned in the question)].

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 I find the Course Made Good (CMG) and Speed Made Good (SMG) after applying
the current on chart consecutively as 088.5⁰ (T) and 14.5 knots. Answer

b) Calculate the time when Pte. De Barfleur Lt. will be abeam and also find the beam
distance off Pte. De Barfleur Lt. [ Variation 4⁰ W throughout.]
Ans.
Beam bearing of Pte. De Barfleur Lt. will be = True Course on this leg + 90⁰
= 090⁰ (T) + 90⁰ = 180⁰ (T)
I draw this beam bearing off Pte. De Barfleur Lt. which cuts the Course Made Good
Line (CMG after applying both wind and current) at one position; this is the ship’s
position when the ship is abeam with Pte. De Barfleur Lt.
Distance off when Pte. De Barfleur Lt. is abeam = 10.2 nm ( from chart )
Answer
Distance to make good till Pte. De Barfleur Lt. is abeam = 31 nm ( from chart)
Hence, time required to beam bearing = 02 h 10 m ( @ 14.5 knots SMG )
Time when Pte. De Barfleur Lt. will be abeam = 2140 Hrs. Answer

Marks: 12 + 8 = 20
6. At 1400 hrs. the following compass bearings are observed from a ship :-
d) Casquet’s Lt. Ho. bore 061⁰ (C);
e) Les Hanois Lt. Ho. bore 112⁰ (C);
f) Roches Douvers Lt. Ho. bore 173⁰ (C).

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Find ship’s position and the deviation of the compass for the ship’s head, if variation
at that place was 2⁰ East.
Ans.
Horizontal angle between Casquet’s Lt. Ho. and Les Hanois Lt. Ho.
= 112⁰ - 061⁰ = 51⁰
Hence, Base Angle = Complement Angle between Casquet’s Lt. Ho. and Les
Hanois Lt. Ho. = 90⁰ - Horizontal Angle between both = 90⁰ - 51⁰ = 39⁰

Horizontal angle between Les Hanois Lt. Ho. and Roches Douvers Lt. Ho.
= 173⁰ - 112⁰ = 61⁰
Hence, (similarly) Base Angle = 90⁰ - 61⁰ = 29⁰

I draw base angle of 39⁰ at Casquet’s Lt. Ho. and Les Hanois Lt. Ho.; these two lines
intersect at a point at water side. I then draw a circle with radius of distance between
this intersection point and any of the two Lt. Ho.s and centre at the intersection point.

Then, I draw base angle of 29⁰ at Les Hanois Lt. Ho. and Roches Douvers Lt. Ho.;
these two lines intersect at a point at water side. I then draw a circle with radius of

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distance between this intersection point and any of the two Lt. Ho.s and centre at the
intersection point.

Those two circles will intersect at a point at seaside which is the ship’s position at
1400 hrs. Lat. 49⁰ 28.8’ N; Long. 002⁰ 56’ W. (from the chart) Answer

From chart, I find that the true bearing of ship off Casquet’s Lt. Ho. is 057⁰ (T).
Compass bearing of ship off Casquet’s Lt. Ho. is 061⁰ (C).
………………………………..
Compass Error = 4⁰ W
Variation (mentioned in the question) = 2⁰ E
…………………………………………………….
Hence, Deviation = 6⁰ W
Answer

Marks: 15

Question Set Number - 03

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 Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) - Examination
(According to Regulation A-II/1 of the STCW Code)
Notes:
05. Answer all questions.
06. Use B.A. Chart number 2675. Deviation Card 1.
( Examining Authority should supply a. chart 2675; b. Deviation card -1, c. Travers Table
Extracts; d. Tidal Curve Diagram for specific standard port and e) Meridional Parts Table
- to the Examinee).

7. a) At 0600 hrs. Les Hanois Lt. Ho. bore 106⁰ (C) distance 7 nm. Ship’s head 035⁰ (C).
Find the ship’s position. [ Variation 8⁰ W. Ship’s Speed 10 knots throughout]
Ans.
Ship’s Head by Compass: 035⁰ (C)

So, Deviation (from the deviation card # 01) : 8⁰ W

Variation (as mentioned in the question) : 8⁰ W
Compass Error = 16⁰ W
Ship’s Heading True = 035⁰ (C) - 16⁰ W = 051⁰ (T)

At 0600 hrs. Les Hanois Lt. Ho. bore 106⁰ (C) distance 7 nm
106⁰ (C) = 106⁰ - 16⁰ = 090⁰ (T)
Hence, at 0600 hrs. Les Hanois Lt. Ho. bore 090⁰ (T) distance 7 nm

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I plot ship’s position at 0600 hrs. taking this bearing line of 090⁰ (T) and distance 7
nm off Les Hanois Lt. Ho.

From chart : Ship’s position Lat. 49⁰ 26’ N ; Long. 002⁰ 53’ W. Answer

b) From this position, the ship then steered 045⁰ (C) until 0848 hrs., when course was
altered to 105⁰ (C). This course was maintained until Pte. De Barfleur Lt. Ho. was
abeam on the starboard side. Find the true course and the distance steamed and also
the time when Pte. De Barfleur Lt. Ho. will be abeam. [ Variation 8⁰ W. Ship’s
Speed 10 knots throughout]

Ans.
Here, the first Compass Course from 0600 hrs to 0848 hrs. is 045⁰ (C).
From Deviation Card, Deviation for 045⁰ (C) = 9.5⁰ W.
Variation 8⁰ W (mentioned in question)
Hence, Compass Error = 9.5⁰ W + 8⁰ W = 17.5⁰ W.
So, First True Course = 045⁰ (C) - 17.5⁰ W = 27.5⁰ (T)

Steaming time from 0600 hrs. to 0848 hrs. = 02 h 48 m.

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Ship’s Engine Speed = 10 knots ( mentioned in question)

Hence, Distance = 2.8 hours x 10 = 28 nm.

I plot the ship’s position at 0848 hrs. on the chart applying the distance 28 nm.

Now, the ship’s new compass course = 105⁰ (C) (mentioned in question)

So, Deviation for this 105⁰ (C) from Deviation Card # 1 = 11⁰ W.
Variation 8⁰ W (mentioned in question)
Then, Compass Error = 11 + 8 = 19⁰ W.
Hence, Second True Course = 105⁰ (C) + 19⁰ W = 086⁰ (T).

The beam bearing off Pte. De Barfleur Lt. Ho. will be = 086⁰ (T) + 90⁰ = 176⁰ (T)

I draw this bearing line of 176⁰ (T) off Pte. De Barfleur Lt. Ho. which will intersect
the second true course line of 086⁰ (T) at one position on the chart.

I find the distance of second leg [086⁰ (T)] from the chart which is 49 nm.
Distance steamed on this leg [086⁰ (T)] = 49 nm. Answer

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Time required to reach this position from 0848 hrs @ 10 knots = 4.9 hours = 4h 54m.
Hence, the time = 08h48m + 4h 54m = 13h 42m = 1342 Hrs. Answer.

c) While on the second course at 0926 hrs. Alderney Lt. Ho. bore 4 points on the
starboard bow and at 1014 hrs. it was abeam. Find the ship’s position at the time of
beam bearing.
[ Variation 8⁰ W. Ship’s Speed 10 knots throughout]

Ans.
Ship’s True Course 086⁰ (T) or Compass Course 105⁰ (C)
At 0926 hrs. Alderney Lt. Ho. bore 4 points on starboard bow (mentioned in
question)
= 086⁰ (T) + 45⁰ = 131⁰ (T)
At 1014 hrs. Alderney Lt. Ho. bore beam bearing on starboard bow (mentioned in
question)
= 086⁰ (T) + 90⁰ = 176⁰ (T)

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 Distance run between 4 point bearing and beam bearing in 48 minutes ( from 0926
hrs. to 1014 hrs.) @ 10 knots (ship’s speed is given in question as 10 knots)
= (10 / 60) x 48 = 08 nm. ( 1 h = 60 min)

On the chart, I draw both the true bearing lines 131⁰ (T) & 176⁰ (T) from Alderney Lt.
Ho..
Then I found DR position on the chart on this course line of 086⁰ (T) by applying run
for 08 nm. At this point I draw the transferred position line (of 4 point bearing) which
cuts the second bearing line (beam bearing line) at a point and this is the ship’s
position at the time of beam bearing at 1014 hrs.

From chart ship’s position at 1014 hrs. (at the time of beam bearing):
Lat 49⁰ 51.7’ N; Long. 002⁰ 11’ W. Answer
Marks: 6+10+9 = 25

8. At 0600 hrs. Start Pt. Lt. Ho. was 5 nm off on the RADAR and at 0700 hrs. Berry
Head was 5 nm off on the RADAR. During this period the vessel made good a course
of 025 ⁰ (T) and the current was setting 336⁰ (T) at 3 knots.
Find the true course steered and the vessel’s position at 0600 hrs. and at 0700 hrs.
(Engine Speed is 12 knots).
Marks: 20
Ans.
I draw one circle of radius 5 nm at Start Pt. as centre and another circle of radius 5 nm
at Berry Hd. As centre.

At Start Pt. I draw 025⁰ (T) course made good line (as mentioned in the question).
At Start point I apply the current setting 336⁰ (T) @ 3 knots ( as mentioned in the
question).

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 Then I find Compass to Steer True Course by applying ship’s engine speed as 12
knots (as mentioned in the question). True Course to Steer is found 036⁰ (T) from the
chart.
From the chart I find the DR position of ship at one point. From this point I draw a
transferred position circle of radius 5 nm which intersects the second position circle
drawn at Berry Hd. as centre at one point which is the ship’s position at 0700 hrs.
At this position I draw a parallel line to the Course Made Good Line of 025⁰ (T)
which intersects the position circle drawn a Start Pt. as centre at one point which is
the ship’s position at 0600 hrs.

From the chart,

Ship’s position at 0600 hrs.: 50⁰ 13.5’ N ; 003⁰30.4’ W
Ship’s position at 0700 hrs.: 50⁰ 26.0’ N ; 003⁰21.8’ W
Answer

9. At 2100 hrs. the following compass bearings are observed from a ship :-
g) Needles Pt. Lt. Ho. bore 345⁰ (C);
h) St. Catherine Pt. Lt. Ho. bore 015⁰ (C);

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i) Nab Tower bore 039⁰ (C).
Find ship’s position and the deviation of the compass for the ship’s head, if variation
at that place was 7.5⁰ W. Marks: 15

Ans.
Horizontal angle between Needles Pt. Lt. Ho. and St. Catherine Pt. Lt. Ho.
= 015⁰ ~ 345⁰ = 30⁰ [ 15+360 - 345 = 30]
Hence, Base Angle = Complement Angle between Needles Pt. Lt. Ho. and St.
Catherine Pt. Lt. Ho. = 90⁰ - Horizontal Angle between both = 90⁰ - 30⁰ = 60⁰

Horizontal angle between Cap de la Hague Lt. Ho and Nab Tower

= 039⁰ - 015⁰ = 24⁰
Hence, (similarly) Base Angle = 90⁰ - 24⁰ = 66⁰

I draw base angle of 60⁰ at Needles Pt. Lt. Ho. and St. Catherine Pt. Lt. Ho.; these
two lines intersect at a point at water side. I then draw a circle with radius of distance

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between this intersection point and any of the two Lt. Ho.s and centre at the
intersection point.
Then, I draw base angle of 66⁰ at Cap de la Hague Lt. Ho and Nab Tower ; these two
lines intersect at a point at water side. I then draw a circle with radius of distance
between this intersection point and any of the two Lt. Ho.s and centre at the
intersection point.
Those two circles will intersect at a point at seaside which is the ship’s position at
that time Lat. 50⁰ 16.5’ N; Long. 001⁰ 23’ W. (from the chart) Answer

From chart, I find that the true bearing of ship off Needles Pt. Lt. Ho. is 341⁰ (T).
Compass bearing of ship off Cap Levy Lt. Ho. is 345⁰ (C).
………………………………..
Compass Error = 4⁰ W
Variation (mentioned in the question) = 7.5⁰ W
…………………………………………………….
Hence, Deviation = 3.5⁰ E
Answer

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 Question Set Number - 04
Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OICNW) - Examination
(According to Regulation A-II/1 of the STCW Code)
Notes:
07. Answer all questions.
08. Use B.A. Chart number 2675.
( Examining Authority should supply a. chart 2675; b. Deviation cards -1 & 2 (both),
c. Travers Table Extracts; d. Tidal Curve Diagram for specific standard port - to the
Examinee).

10. a) A vessel steering 240⁰ (C) at 2030 hrs. Needles Pt. Lt. Ho. bore 007⁰ (C) and Anvil
Pt. Lt. bore 308⁰ (C). Find the ship’s position at 2030 hrs. [ Variation 8⁰ W.
Deviation Card 1. Ship’s Speed 10 knots]

Ans:
Ship’s Head by Compass: 240⁰ (C)
So, Deviation (from the deviation card # 01) : 11⁰ E
Variation (as mentioned in the question) : 8⁰ W
Compass Error = 03⁰ E
True Course = 240 + 3 = 243⁰ (T)
Needles Pt. Lt. Ho. bore 007⁰ (C) = 007⁰ + 3⁰E = 010⁰ (T);
Anvil Point Lt. Ho. bore 308⁰ (C) = 308⁰ + 3⁰E = 311⁰ (T);

Intersection of these two true bearing lines is the position of ship at that time.

From chart : Ship’s position at 2030 hrs. Lat. 50⁰ 25.8’ N ; Long. 001⁰ 39’ W.
Answer

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b) From this position, set a course by compass to pass Start Point Lt. Ho. 10 nm off
when abeam on the starboard side. [ Variation 8⁰ W. Deviation Card 1. Ship’s
Speed 10 knots]

Ans.
I draw a circle with Start Pt. Lt, Ho. as centre and 10 nm as radius.
From the position found in section (a) Lat. 50⁰ 25.8’ N ; Long. 001⁰ 39’ W , I draw a
tangent to this circle.
From chart : True course = 253⁰ (T).

Now, True course is 253⁰ (T). So, new ship’s heading is 253⁰ (T).
Variation = 08⁰ W ( as mentioned in the question)
So, Magnetic course = 253⁰ + 08⁰ = 261⁰ (M).

Using Deviation Card # 01,

Ship’s heading by compass Deviation Magnetic Course
240⁰ (C) 11⁰ E 251⁰
250⁰ (C) 12⁰ E 262⁰
By interpolation ,
For Magnetic Course 261⁰ (M), the Deviation = 11.9⁰ E

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Compass Error = 08⁰ W + 11.9⁰ E = 3.9⁰ E

So, Compass Course to steer = 261⁰ (M) - 11.9⁰ E (Dev) = 249.1⁰ (C)
Or, Compass Course to steer = 253⁰ (T) - 3.9⁰ E (C.E) = 249.1⁰ (C)
Answer

c) While on this course at 2200 hrs. Bill of Portland Lt. Ho. bore 4 points on the bow
and at 2300 hrs. the same light was abeam. Find the ship’s position at 2300 hrs.
[ Variation 8⁰ W. Deviation Card 1. Ship’s Speed 10 knots]
Ans.
Ship’s True Course 253⁰ (T) or Compass Course 249.1⁰ (C)
On this course at 2200 hrs. Bill of Portland Lt. Ho. bore 4 points on the bow;

On this course at 2300 hrs. Bill of Portland Lt. Ho. light was abeam.
Hence, 4 point bearing of Bill of Portland Lt. Ho. = 253⁰ (T) + 45⁰ = 298⁰ (T)
Beam bearing of Bill of Portland Lt. Ho. = 253⁰ (T) + 90⁰ = 343⁰ (T)

Distance run between 1 st and 2nd bearing in 01 hour ( from 2200 hrs. to 2300 hrs.)
@ 10 knots (ship’s speed is given in question as 10 knots) = 10 nm.

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 On the chart, I draw both the true bearing lines 298⁰ (T) & 343⁰ (T) from Bill of
Portland Lt. Ho.
Then I found DR position by applying run of 10 nm. At this point I draw the
transferred position line which cuts the second bearing line at a point and this is the
ship’s position at the time of second bearing.

From chart ship’s position at the time of second bearing:

Lat 50⁰ 21.2’ N; Long. 002⁰ 22’ W. Answer

Marks: 6+9+10 = 25

11. a) On 29th June, noon position was found with Les Hanois Lt. Ho. bearing 070⁰ (T) ,
distance 8 nm. From this position set course by compass to make good a course of
235⁰ (T) counteracting a current setting 123⁰ (T) at 4 knots and leeway of 3⁰ (wind
NNW force 5). [ Variation 8⁰ W. Deviation Card 1. Ship’s Speed 13.5 knots ]
Ans.
I plot the ship’s position , ‘A’ as Les Hanois Lt. Ho. bearing 070⁰ (T) , distance 8 nm
on the chart.
From this position I lay the Course Made Good 235⁰ (T).

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I draw AD as the current setting 123⁰ T @ 4 knots ( 4 nm for 01 h ).
At D , I draw DC ( as DC = 13.5 nm ) [ Ship’s speed 13.5 knots ]
From chart, DC = 251⁰ T.
So, Course to steer to counteract the current is 251⁰ T.
True Course Steered 251⁰ (T)
Leeway Wind NW (to the leeward) + 3⁰
……………………
Hence, course to steer to counteract both current & wind = 254⁰ (T)
Variation (as mentioned in the question) = 000⁰
Magnetic Course to steer = 254⁰ (M)
Using Deviation Card # 01,
Ship’s heading by compass Deviation Magnetic Course
240⁰ (C) 11⁰ E 251⁰
250⁰ (C) 12⁰ E 262⁰
By interpolation ,
For Magnetic Course 254⁰ (M), the Deviation = 11.3⁰ E
Hence, Compass Course to steer to counteract both current & wind
= 254⁰ M -11.3⁰ = 242.7⁰ C.

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 Speed Made Good = AC = 11.2 knots.
Answer

b) Also calculate the time and the distance of Les Sept Iles Lt. when abeam.
[ Variation 8⁰ W. Deviation Card 1. Ship’s Speed 10 knots ]

Ans.
Beam bearing of Les Sept. Iles Lt. will be = True Course on this leg + 90⁰
= 254⁰ (T) - 90⁰ = 164⁰ (T)
I draw this beam bearing off Les Sept. Iles Lt. which intersects the Course Made
Good Line of 235⁰ T at one position; this is the ship’s position when the ship is abeam
with Les Sept. Iles Lt.

Distance off when Les Sept. Iles Lt. is abeam = 12.1 nm ( from chart ) Answer

Distance to make good till Les Sept. Iles Lt. is abeam = 32.5 nm ( from chart)

Hence, time required to beam bearing = 02 h 55 m ( @ 11.2 knots SMG )

Time when Les Sept. Iles Lt. will be abeam = 1455 Hrs. Answer

Marks: 12 + 8 = 20
12. A vessel steering 104⁰ (C) at 0900 hrs. Lizard Pt. Lt. bore 059⁰ (C) and at 0930 hrs. it
bore 004 ⁰ (C) and again at 1010 hrs. it bore 328 ⁰ (C) . During this period the current
was setting 182 ⁰ (M) at 4 knots. Find the vessel’s positions at 1010 hrs., 0900 hrs.
and the engine speed of the vessel and the course made good.
[ Variation 6⁰ W. Deviation Card 2.] Marks: 15

Compass Course =104⁰ (C) (mentioned in the question)

Deviation = 4.1⁰ W (as per Deviation Card # 2 after interpolation)
Variation = 6.0⁰ W ( as mentioned in the question)
Hence, Compass Error = 10.1⁰ W
Steering Course = 104⁰ (C) - 10.1⁰ W = 093.9⁰ (T).
Lizard Pt. bearing as follows:

Time 0900 hrs. 0930 hrs. 1010 hrs.

Compass Bearing ( C ) 059⁰ (C) 004 ⁰ (C) 328 ⁰ (C)
Compass Error 10.1⁰ W 10.1⁰ W 10.1⁰ W
True Bearing ( T ) 048.9⁰ (T) 353.9⁰ (T) 317.9⁰ (T)

Current setting (Magnetic) 182⁰ (M) [ as mentioned in the question ]

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Variation 6⁰ W [ as mentioned in the question ]
Hence, Current setting (True) 176⁰ T

So, Drift during the time between 0900 hrs. and 1010 hrs. ( time 01 hour 10 minutes )
@ 4 knots ( current at 4 knots as mentioned in the question ) is 4.67 nm.
Time Ratio 30 minutes : 40 minutes or 3 : 4

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I draw three bearing lines off Lizard Pt. Lt. :
048.9⁰ (T) 353.9⁰ (T) 317.9⁰ (T)

Then, I draw a perpendicular line (FBE) to the middle bearing line 353.9⁰ (T) at
Lizard Pt. Lt.
BF : BE = 3 : 4
Now, I draw two perpendicular lines to FBE line at F and at E which intersects first
bearing line (048.9⁰ T) and third bearing line (317.9⁰ T) at G and at M.

Hence, GM is the Course Made Good 109⁰ (T) [from the chart]

Now, I apply current setting 176⁰ (T) @ 4 knots and drift for 01 h 10 m ( 4.67 nm).
From the chart I find this point as H.
At H , I draw ship’s Steering Course True 093.9⁰ (T) which intersects GM line at J.
Hence, HJ = distance steamed in 01 h 10 m.
So, Ship’s Engine Speed = distance / 01 h 10 m = 15.7 nm / 01 h 10m = 13.4 knots.

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Now, I draw one transferred position line of first bearing 048.9⁰ (T) which intersects
at one position K which is the ship’s position at 1010 hrs. At this position I draw a
parallel line to the Course Made Good of 109⁰ T which intersects first bearing line of
048.9⁰ (T) at one point which is the ship’s position at 0900 hrs.

Answers:
Ships’ Position at 1010 hrs. = 49⁰ 46’ N ; 004⁰56.0’ W;
Ships’ Position at 0900 hrs. = 49⁰ 52’ N ; 005⁰21.5’ W;

Ships’ Engine Speed = 13.4 knots

Ship’s Course Made Good = 109⁰ T

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