Wrong answer summary

Installation: Prime Marine Main Database CES version: CES 6.0.9

Name: Kostyantyn Bilyavsky Test date: 09.10.2022
User ID: Test type: Detailed
Time used: 115
Nationality: Ukraine Function area: Navigation
Academy: Subject: NA - Management level
Batch:
Show only wrong answers with negative score: No
Questions not answered, not listed below: 0

Question asked (tQweaJlb):

What has the most influence on the turning effect from an attached tug?
Selected answer (score 0):
Having a tug attached to a fairlead close to the pivot point
Correct answer:
The position of the applied tug force relative to the ship's pivot point

Question asked (aINLQBFI):

A vessel is coming alongside a pier with two tugs assisting and there is little wind or current. How is it best to use the tugs?
Selected answer (score 0):
As shown in 'A', pushing on ship's side, but not made fast to allow the tug to move to another position if needed
Correct answer:
As shown in 'A', pushing but also made fast to check the vessel's movement towards the berth with a pull off

Question asked (c1lxnckq):

Whilst sailing through a narrow coastal passage, an ECDIS alarm indicates that number 1 GPS HDOP value is outside set limits. What
should happen on the bridge?
Selected answer (score 0):
Number 2 GPS should be selected as the primary receiver and the number 1 GPS switched off
Correct answer:
The receiver should be checked and the vessel's position confirmed by other means

Question asked (R7UVZoLq):

What factors cause a vessel to squat when it is moving through water?
Selected answer (score 0):
There is a decrease in the water velocity and an increase of water pressure around the vessel's hull
Correct answer:
There is an increase in the water velocity and a decrease of water pressure around certain parts of the vessel's hull

Question asked (g3MEUfMu):

On a conventional rudder, how much lift force remains if the rudder-angle is decreased to 20 degrees, from an initial 35 degrees?
Selected answer (score 0):
About 30 %
Correct answer:
About 80 %

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Question asked (yyf$XyoV):

In the situation illustrated with a ship on even keel, how should the tug power be set to enable the vessel to be pushed sideways without
changing its heading?
Selected answer (score 0):
Usually there would be greater power on the aft tug than on the forward tug
Correct answer:
Usually there would be greater power on the forward tug than on the after tug

Question asked (nP67bGFm):

In the situation illustrated, what should be the power distribution of the tugs to maintain the ship sideways motion with only minor changes
in the ship's heading?
Selected answer (score 0):
Considerably more power on the forward tug than the after tug, while monitoring the ship's gyro heading
Correct answer:
Considerably more power on the aft tug than the forward tug, while monitoring the ship's gyro heading

Question asked (4U2SC31b):

For the same vessel and the same rudder angle, is the diameter of the turning circle completed at full ahead smaller than one completed at
half ahead?
Selected answer (score 0):
Yes, there would be a change of shape of the turning circle; it would have an increase in the transfer, but not the advance.
Correct answer:
No, the diameter of the turning circle would be almost the same.

Question asked (DVby1F1a):

When a pilot is in attendance for navigation in a compulsory pilotage area, should the Master discuss the vessel's passage plan with them?
Selected answer (score 0):
Yes - as the pilot will not bring their own passage plan
Correct answer:
Yes - this is very much part of the Master/Pilot information exchange

Question asked (xJig0y3p):

Which method illustrated is the proven way to get two vessels in open water safely alongside each other for a ship to ship transfer
operation? Note that not all the vessels are moving.
Selected answer (score 0):
When the larger vessel is at anchor, fig. 2
Correct answer:
When both vessels are making way, fig. 1

Question asked (cEO6kmQh):

What spheroidal datum should the GPS receiver be set into, to enable its readout position to be plotted on a paper chart?
Selected answer (score 0):
Select the same datum that the paper chart has
Correct answer:
Select WGS84 datum, then when plotting, apply any corrections shown on the chart

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Question asked (FUEWep#L):

What are the extra benefits of sailing in an area with a well managed Vessel Traffic Services (VTS)?
Selected answer (score 0):
Provide local information to all vessels navigating in the area
Correct answer:
An increase in the safety of all ships and the protection of the local environment

Question asked (uHusCBgM):

In open water, you see a collision between two other ships. What immediate action should you take?
Selected answer (score 0):
Contact one or both vessels involved in the incident and offer assistance
Correct answer:
Nothing, proceed on passage unless they are in distress

Question asked (nAoB$nRL):

Your vessel is progressing within a Traffic Separation Scheme and receives a navigational warning of another vessel progressing the
wrong way within the scheme. What actions should be taken on the bridge, if any?
Selected answer (score 0):
Slow down your vessel and proceed with caution, posting extra lookouts
Correct answer:
Proceed on passage and monitor the rogue vessel

Question asked (PH8n7ZaL):

What type of search pattern is recommended in the IAMSAR Manual as most effective for a single vessel, when the location of the search
object is known within relatively close limits?
Selected answer (score 0):
Sector Search
Correct answer:
Expanding Square Search

Question asked (Q70#$ejs):

According to the IAMSAR Manual, what is the expected survival time for a person in water of temperature over 20 degrees Celsius?
Selected answer (score 0):
Less than 24 hours because of hypothermia
Correct answer:
Indefinite, depending on fatigue state

Question asked (gCk9aJpc):

If for some reason a vessel does not comply with a Classification Society's requirements, what can a surveyor issue to the vessel enabling
it to sail to the next port or for a period of time?
Selected answer (score 0):
A Notification of Deficiency.
Correct answer:
A Condition of Class.

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Question asked (xhV0Wdui):

With a davit launched lifeboat, what weight is required by SOLAS regulations to be used for the 5 yearly test of the davit and brake
system?
Selected answer (score 0):
1.25 times the total weight of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment.
Correct answer:
1.1 times the total weight of the lifeboat when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment.

Question asked (2q7q3eaN):

Under the IMO ECDIS requirements, what are the three minimum inputs required?
Selected answer (score 0):
Gyro heading, compass heading and position information
Correct answer:
Position fixing, heading and speed information

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