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A cargo ship is up ahead and you plan to over take, there is no risk of collision but who is the give way vessel at this stage?

The other vessel is the give way vessel because he is going slower. The other vessel is the give way vessel because he is in the way. We are the give way vessel until we are beyond abaft the beam of the other vessel. Both vessels should give way.

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At 22.41 both vessels had not yet sighted each other and had no reason to consider any risk of collision. What Rule should be implemented anyway?

Rule 5. Rule 13. Rule 9. Rule 14.

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Your motor cruiser has a sailing vessel crossing from left to right and there is a risk of collision. What should you do?

Slow down or stop to avoid the collision and allow the sailing vessel to cross. As Power gives way to Sail and the other vessel is in sight we should speed up and turn to Starboard. Rule 16: Giving Way: As the Give way vessel we must not hamper the stand on vessel so we should speed up and turn to Port. Call on the VHF radio and ask the sailing vessel to identify itself and get out of the way.

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A target vessel is showing a CPA (Closest Point of Approach) of 0.5NM on the ships Radar, what should you do?

The rules do not include the use of Radar so it dose not matter! Turn to starboard, slow down or stop. Speed up! Turn left and have a race!

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The skipper of the Auriga was heading for Andratx, Mallorca. What function should he be using on his Radar?

Adjusting the Contrast. Turning down the Gain. Setting up a CPA for near by targets Adjusting the Sea Clutter

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What can the Radar offer in a Head on collision Situation?

Nothing unless it is dark Early warning of other vessels in the area Help with Rule 15 Help with Rule 18.

7/20

A fishing vessel is crossing from your starboard side and there exists a risk of collision. Which rules apply?

Rule 15, Rule 14, Rule 16, and Rule 6 Rule 15 and Rule 7. Rule 3, 7, 10 Rule 16, 17 and 19.

8/20

A fishing vessel is crossing ahead from port to starboard what should you do?

Increase speed to pass ahead of it. Slow down or stop to give way to the fishing vessel. Pass the fishing vessel close to his aft. Hope that the fishing vessel gives way.

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As Millenium was the overtaking vessel and therefore should have implemented Rule 13., is there any Rule that Auriga should have implemented?

Yes, Rule 5. Look out. Yes, Rule 7. Yes, Rule 9. No.

10/20

A head on situation existed between both vessel, what should each vessel do?

Turn to Starboard Turn to Port Speed up Do nothing.

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What is the VRM function on the Radar and what help could it have provided to either vessel prior to the collision?

It is the Velocity Round Mileage and would only help with day time situations. The Variable Range Marker would show a distance and bearing to another target. The VRM is for weather forecasting. It is Vector for Rounding-up Meters.

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Both vessels where equipped with VHF Radio, could it be used to avoid a collision? Which answer is correct?

The VHF Radio must always be used in collision avoidance. Most Government Maritime authorities disapproves the use of VHF Radio in collision avoidance. Never Only if the skipper is asleep.

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What is ECDIS and can it be used in collision avoidance?

ECDIS is an electronic geographic information system used for nautical navigation and Yes. ECDIS is a European Directive and therefore No. ECDIS is Electronic Coastline Data Identity System and yes ECDIS is East Central District Identity System and yes.

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The radar rings are set to 0.5 mile range and a another vessel is heading towards our vessel at a distance of 8.5 miles. What should you do?

Rule 18: Hampered Vessels. As we are being hampered by the oncoming vessel and there is a risk of collision the hampering vessel should give way. Rule 18: Responsibilities between vessels. Except where Rule 9, 10, and 13 are in effect. Allows the north bound vessel right of way! Proceed at a safe speed and see what happens at regular intervals! Turn to starboard - Rule 14 Head on situation.

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Another vessel up ahead is crossing from right to left and there is a risk of collision. What should you do in this situation?

Rule 6: Safe Speed- Keep the speed the same and turn to Port and come along side the other vessel before slowing and turning back on course. Rule 15: Crossing situation- Slow down. stop or turn to starboard and pass behind the other vessel Rule 5 : Keep a good look out should be implemented now as a risk of collision exists. Call the crossing vessel on vhf radio and agree a plan of action to avoid a collision.

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A fishing boat is fishing with long lines from her stern and is crossing from right to left, who is the give way vessel and what action should you take?

The fishing vessel is the give way vessel and should stop fishing and give the fish a chance to breed! The fishing vessel should give way and stop. We are the give way vessel and should slow down or stop. Fishing vessel are always the give way vessels and should do some fishing somewhere else!

17/20

This collision resulted from a Head on approach from both vessels. Which rule was not implemented?

Rule 6. Rule 9. Rule 16. Rule 14.

18/20

Which Rules should always be obeyed at all times?

Rules 1, 2, 3, 4 (which applies to 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) None, unless there is a risk of collision. All the Rules The Rules in Fog

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As the build up to the collision unfolds, and a Risk of collision now exists, which rule did Millenium not follow?

Rule 14. Head on Situation Rule. 9. Narrow Channels. Rule 13. Overtaking Rule 19. Conduct of Vessels in restricted visability.

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In this collision case, the VHF radio was used to communicate a plan of avoidance. Why is use of the VHF NOT used more often?

Because it only works in day light. Communications can be distorted and confusion can occur. Not many ships have it fitted. The calls are expensive.

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