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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.

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What is the MARPA function on the RADAR?

It is a Fishing Association. Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid Maritime and Rescue Professional Association Sea Map

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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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Could correct use of Radar have helped avoid the collision and if so why?

Yes, because the Radar will help see rocks under the water. Yes because the radar can detect rain. Yes because the Radar, used correctly has a number of functions that will detect, calculate and warn the user of other targets that could be dangers No. Yes because the Radar only works in the dark.

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

Turn to Starboard Turn to Port Speed up Do nothing.

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.

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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.

9/20

The Josephine Mearsk was crossing Spring Glory from the starboard side. Should Spring Glory obey any rule?

Yes, Rule 15. Yes, Rule 8f. Yes, Rule 2. Yes, Rule 4

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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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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.

12/20

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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What is the CPA function of the Radar and how would it help in potential collision situations?

The CPA means Call Police Always when vessels are speeding. CPA means Closest Point of Approach and can be used on selected targets to determine how close another vessel might pass The CPA function helps with the sound of the sea. The CPA means Caught Passing Ahead and it dosen't help with anything.

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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.

15/20

A target vessel is showing on our Radar screen and the rings are set to 6NM range. At what time intervals should you plot its position?

Every 6 minutes or every 3 minutes Every 5 mins or 10 mins Every 2 mins or 4 mins Every 10 minutes.

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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

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In a traffic separation Scheme what are the Rules in a Head on Situation?

Follow Rule 14. Follow Rule 10 only. Follow Rule 9. Follow Rule 13.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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