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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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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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As both vessels were equipped with Radar what range should the rings be set to?

As both vessels were close to land the range of the rings should have been set to maximum distance. As both vessels are within 10 miles of each and within 10 miles of the coast the rings should be set where the outer ring should include all targets and hazards, say 12 miles. The Minimum range offered by the Radar system. The range rings should be not visible.

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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.

5/20

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

Turn to Starboard Turn to Port Speed up Do nothing.

6/20

A power driven vessel is heading towards us and the radar has calculated a CPA (Closest Point of Approach) of 0.5NM, what should you do?

Rule 5-Look out- Call on the vhf radio to check that the oncoming vessel is aware of the situation. Rule 14: Head On Situation: Turn to starboard. Rule 14: Head On Situation: Turn to port. Rule 18: Hampered Vessels: Carry on and miss the other vessel by 0.5NM in order to not be hampered.

7/20

In this situation you are the Spring Glory skipper. What would you do is this situation?

Turn to Port Speed up. Stop, slow down or turn to starboard. Do nothing.

8/20

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!

9/20

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.

10/20

A Sailing vessel is up ahead we are planning to overtake, at present we are the give way vessel. When do we become the stand on vessel?

We don't because we are power and he is sail. When we are very close behind and he waves us past. When we are beyond abaft the beam. When we can the whites of there eyes.

11/20

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.

12/20

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

13/20

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.

14/20

As the risk of collision increased and as Josephine Mearsk failed to implement Rule 15 and Give Way, what action should Spring Glory adopt?

Take evasive action to avoid collision Speed up. Hold course and Speed. Check the phone for messages.

15/20

What is the ARPA function on a RADAR?

Automatic Radar Plotting Aid Arial Room Photo Accent All Round the Pub for Ale Automatic Running Propeller Act

16/20

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.

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

Could proper use of the Radar by either vessel helped to avoid the collision and if so which Rules should have been implemented?

Yes, Rule 3, 5, 6, and 10. No, the Radar should only be used in fog. Yes, Rules 5, 7, 13, 15 and 6. Yes, Rule 12

19/20

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

20/20

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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