Verbal Questions Assessment
Verbal Questions Assessment
A vessel underway should keep clear of a vessel at anchor as per Rule….. Rule 2: Rule 16: ' Rule 18: Rule 19:
'Responsibility' Action by 'Responsibility 'Conduct of
Give-way between Vessels' vessel in
Vessel' Restricted
Visibility'
A power driven vessel drifting off a pilot station awaiting arrival of pilot NUC Lights Restricted in Power driven Sidelights and
the next morning should display …… and shapes her Ability to vessel lights stern light (but
Maneuver when underway not masthead
Lights and lights)
shapes
When 2 vessels are approaching one another at a difficult bend in a tidal The vessel The vessel The vessel The vessel with
river, which vessel shall wait until the other vessel has passed with the tide with the tide without Pilot on Pilot on board
against her with her board
If a departure from the rules is necessary, a vessel may do so…. To avoid If If ordered by None of the
collision advantageous VTIS above
to her
passage plan
The rules that apply in Restricted Visibility are…. Rule 1-10 and Rule 1-19 ONLY Rule 19 None of the
Rule 19 above
When 2 power driven vessels are crossing in restricted visibility so as to The Give way The Stand on Required not to None of the
involve a risk of collision the vessel with has the other on her own vessel vessel impede the other above
starboard side is ….. vessels passage
Under what circumstances does a vessel CBD not have the right of way If overtaking If If approaching a All of the above
another vessel approaching a vessel RAM with
vessel NUC risk of collision
with risk of
collision
A fishing vessel shall not impede the passage of any vessel In TSS In Restricted When in sight of All of the above
Visibility another vessel
When does an appreciable change of compass bearing still indicate a When When When All of the above
risk of collision? approaching a approaching a approaching
large vessel at Tug and Tow another vessel at
close range at close range close range
Risk of collision is determined using….. True bearing Relative Relative bearing None of the
bearing and range above
A vessel required not to impede the passage of another vessel shall…. Take action as Take action as Take early action Reduce speed to
a give way a stand on to allow a minimum to
vessel vessel sufficient sea maintain
room for the safe steerage
passage of the
other vessel
A vessel sighted one point (11.25º) abaft the beam on a converging A Crossing An Irrelevant since Passing clear
course with a reducing range is ……….. vessel Overtaking no risk of
vessel collision exists
Alteration of course in a head on situation involving risk of collision Sufficient for Sufficient to Readily apparent At least 10deg.
should be….. ARPA to avoid a cross to the other However need
indicate track error of vessel observing not be more
minimum CPA less than 1 visually or by than 30 deg.
as ordered by nautical mile. radar
Master
Action to avoid collision should….. Be positive Made in good With due regard All of the above
time to the
observance of
good seamanship
A vessel proceeding along a narrow channel or fairway should…. Proceed as Be aware of Ensure her All of the above
near to the the effects of engines are ready
outer limit of shallow water for immediate
the channel maneuver
which lies on
her starboard
side
Crossing a TSS should be ………… At right angles Such that the Done as per None of the
to the general course made advice from VTIS above
direction of good is at
traffic flow right angles
to the traffic
flow
Entering an inshore traffic zone is permitted provided… Proceeding to Proceeding to Proceeding to a All of the above
a port an offshore pilot station
installation
How will you allow more time to assess the situation? By reducing By Stopping By operating Any of the
speed astern propulsion above as per
circumstances
What action should a Power driven vessel take in Restricted Visibility if Reduce speed Maintain Alter course to Alter course to
she hears the fog signal of another vessel ahead/right ahead? to a minimum course and port starboard
and take all speed
way off if
necessary
A Power driven vessel, is being overtaken by a vessel CBD and a close Maintain her Alter her Sound 5 short Alter her course
quarters situation is expected to develop. The Power driven vessel course and course to port blasts on the to starboard
should… speed whistle
In open sea, your vessel observes a single white light on the stbd bow. It The stern light The stern The anchor light All of the above
could indicate….. of a power light of a of a vessel < 50m
driven vessel sailing vessel
What precautions must be taken when proceeding through restricted Both radars Fog horn in Engines ready for All of the above
visibility? operational use immediate
and navigation maneuver
lights on
What is the first action necessary on sighting a target visually at sea to Take a Acquire the Call the Master Alter course
determine if risk of collision exists? compass target on the away from the
bearing radar target
What action should a Power driven vessel take if she observes a vessel Maintain her Alter her Sound 5 short Sound 5 short
crossing from her port side and not taking action to avoid collision? course and course to port blasts on the blasts on the
speed whistle whistle
A Power driven vessel, safely navigating through a narrow channel, Maintain her Alter her Sound 5 short Sound 5 short
observes a sailing vessel crossing the channel so as to impede her safe course and course to port blasts on the blasts on the
passage. She should….. speed whistle whistle
A Vsl CBD observes a vessel engaged in fishing right ahead in a traffic Maintain her Alter her Sound 5 short Sound 5 short
lane of a TSS. She should…. course and course to port blasts on the blasts on the
speed whistle whistle
A Vsl CBD approaches a sailing vessel so as to involve risk of collision in a Take No action Take Action as Sound 5 short Operate astern
TSS, she should ….. required by blasts on the propulsion
the rules of whistle
Part B
A power driven vessel observes a tug and tow crossing from port to stbd Take No action Sound 5 short Alter course to Alter course to
so as to involve a risk of collision. She should. blasts on the port stbd
whistle
A vessel proceeding along a narrow channel or fairway should keep as The stbd side The port side The centre of the Depending on
near as possible to …. of the channel of the channel the traffic
as is safe and channel as is situation
practicable. safe and
practicable
A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a narrow channel or fairway where Two prolonged 3 short blasts 2 short blasts One prolonged
other vessels may be obscured by an intervention must sound…… blasts blast
While proceeding through fog, you hear a vessel apparently right ahead Reduce speed Immediately Immediately alter Take all way off
sound two prolonged blasts on the whistle. You should: to allow more alter course course to
time to assess to port starboard
the situation
before taking
action
A vessel not under command sounds the same fog signal as a vessel: Constrained Restricted in Engaged in All of the above
by draught her Ability to towing
Maneuver
In open waters, a power-driven vessel coming up dead astern of another One prolonged Two One short blast No sound signal
vessel and altering her course to starboard so as to pass on the starboard blast prolonged necessary if
side of the vessel ahead would sound: blast followed vessels in sight
by one short of one another
blast
In a narrow channel, a vessel trying to overtake another on the other Two prolonged Two Two short blasts No sound signal
vessel's port side, would sound a whistle signal consisting of: blasts prolonged necessary if
followed by blast followed vessels in sight
two short by one short of one another
blasts blast
Your vessel is transiting through fog & your engines fail rendering your One prolonged Two Three prolonged One prolonged
vessel dead in the water. What fog signal should you sound? blast every prolonged blasts every two and two short
two minutes blasts every minutes blasts every two
two minutes minutes
You are underway on the high seas in restricted visibility. You hear a fog Engaged in A vessel A vessel A vessel being
signal of one prolonged and two short blasts. It could be any of the minesweeping engaged in constrained by towed
following EXCEPT a vessel: operations fishing draught
A fog signal consisting of one prolonged blast followed by three short vessel a vessel being A vessel a vessel
blasts would indicate the presence of a: engaged in towed constrained by restricted in her
towing draught ability to
maneuver
Which rule requires action to be taken by both vessels to avoid collision Rule 13 - Rule 14 - Rule 15 - Rule 16 - Action
when in sight of one another? Overtaking Head on Crossing situation by Give way
Situation vessel
Which of the following cannot be classified as a vessel Not Under A vessel with A vessel with a vessel with A vessel
Command? failed steering a broken failed engines awaiting pilot at
system rudder Pilot station
Proper lookout By sight By hearing By visual All of the above
includes…..
Which factor does NOT have an influence on Safe speed? State of Traffic density Maneuverability ETA to
visibility of vessel destination
A power driven vessel shall keep out of the way of …. a vessel NUC A vessel A vessel engaged All of the above
restricted in in fishing
her ability to
maneuver
The minimum range of visibility of a towing light is …… 2' 3' 5' 6'
A power driven vessel when towing a tow exceeding 200m length shall an inverted a cylinder a diamond two black balls
exhibit…. cone
What shape is displayed by a vessel proceeding under sail and being No shape A diamond A conical shape A conical shape
propelled by machinery? required shape with apex with apex
upwards downwards
A vessel constrained by draught shall exhibit the following shape… A diamond Two black A conical shape A cylinder
balls with apex
upwards
A pilot flag shall display the following flag….. Hotel Golf Alpha Tango
A vessel engaged in diving operations shall display a rigid replica of …. Flag A Flag B Flag H Flag R