24.Before you enter into an “enclosed space”, what safety precautions should you take?
Before enter into an enclosed space, the ventilate fully and oxygen detection should be taken.
25.Could you please describe the nature of general cargo? General cargo is a verity of cargo and is packed separately. 26.Could you please say something about bulk cargo? Bulk cargo is the single cargo without package when under transport.
27.Can you list any dry bulk cargoes and tell how they are handled?
The dry bulk cargoes including the grain, coal, ore and so on, they are usually loaded and discharged by the grabs. 28. Where should heavier loads be placed?
They should be placed in the bottom hold or in the tween deck bottom hold.
29.What kind of cargo gears and equipment are there on board the ship you have served on?
There are three deck cranes on board the ship.
30.What precautions should be taken before entering the enclosed space?
Before entering the enclosed space, the ventilate fully and oxygen detection should be taken.
32.Could you give any description on cargo papers?
The cargo papers as followings the stowage plan, shipping order, mate receipt, B/L, cargo manifest, and so on.
第六章 航行*（考试重点）
1.Why is record keeping a necessary part of watchkeeping? To make sure that he keeps proper watch according to relevant rules and conventions.
2.What does VHF stand for?
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VHF stand for “Very High Frequency”.
3.How should the relieving officer behave in case a bridge manoeuvre already took place but has not been over?
The handover must be deferred until the action is completed and the vessel is in a safe condition.
4.How many objects do you need to get a position using “horizontal sextant angles”?
The three fixed visual objects needed to get a position using “horizontal sextant angles”.
5.What should the master expect from the OOW on arriving at the bridge?
The master should expect the ship’s position, course, speed, and any other information about navigation from the OOW.
6.How do you know the VHF channels to be monitored when leaving port?
Look through the Admiralty List of Radio Signals or guide to port entry.
7.Why is it important to sound fog signals?
To sound the fog signals can help the vessel to avoid close-quarters situation or risk of collision.
8.When would you sound the general alarm?
When emergency accidents take place on board or carrying out drills, I should sound the general alarm.
9.When should an OOW notify the master immediately for emergency ship-handling or complicated navigation? Please list some.
The OOW will notify the master in such conditions as:
equipment failure, distress call, heavy traffic, lower visibility and so on.
10.If a sailing ship is overtaking a power-driven vessel, who has right of way?
The power-driven vessel has the right of way.
11.A power-driven vessel is on collision course with a fishing trawler. Who has the right of way?
The fishing trawler has the right of way.
12.How many “position lines” are needed to make a position? At least two position lines are needed to make a position.
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13.Can you define the very important term “underway”? “Underway” defines “The vessel is not at anchor, aground or made fast to the shore”.
14.How does the OOW assess risk of collision generally? According to the relevant provisions in the COLREG to assess the risk of collision.
15.Can you list three famous canals in the world?
The Panama canal, Suez canal and Kiel canal are famous canals in the world.
16.What is the sound signal to warn a vessel of the immediate danger of collision?
Five short and rapid blasts should be sounded to warn a vessel of the immediate danger of collision.
17.What are the duties of watch-keeping when underway? Make sure the vessel on the planed course and keep a sharp look out.
18.Describe advantages of various tools or technologies for a proper lookout.
The radar can detect the object and determine the distance; the compass can tell the course of the vessel and the GPS can determine the ship’s position.
19.Describe the proper way of using VHF.
First switch on the VHF powder, then choose a correct channel, press the transmitting button to speak slowly and clearly. 20.How do you rectify the mistake in marine VHF communication?
I should say the word “MISTAKE” followed by the corresponding part of the message.
21.How do you emphasize the important part of a message in marine VHF communication?
I should say the word “REPEAT” followed by the corresponding part of the message.
22.Besides the collision risks, what else should you monitor on watch in reduced visibility?
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In reduced visibility, besides the collision risk, I should monitor on watch such as the compasses, auto pilot, navigation and signal lights, and any other navigational equipment on the bridge.
23.Why is record keeping a necessary part of watch keeping? Keeping record to make sure that he keeps proper watch according to the relevant rules and conventions.
24.Apart from those for navigation safety, what else should you do on an anchor watch?
On the anchor watch, I should keep the security watch and carry out fire patrol.
25.Describe the bridge shift change.
Prier to taking over the watch, the relieving officer should be check the course, speed, position and any dangers to navigation. In case a bridge manoeuvre already took place, the hand over must be deferred until the action is completed and the vessel is in a safe condition.
26.How should the relieving officer behave in case a bridge manoeuvre already took place but has not been over?
In case a bridge manoeuvre already took place, the hand over must be deferred until the action is completed and the vessel is in a safe condition.
27.When would you instruct a lookout to assist you on the bridge?
I will instruct a lookout to assist me on the bridge when the visibility in restricted and in case of any other difficult or emergent situations.
28.What effect will the general alarm have on all the crew? On hearing the general alarm, all crew members should go to their muster stations immediately.
29.How many meters are there in a nautical mile? There are around 1852 meters in a nautical mile.
30.If you travel from Panama to New York, will your latitude increase or decrease?
If I travel from Panama to New York, my latitude will increase. 31.You observe a ship, during daytime, exhibiting three balls on the same halyard. What has happened? The vessel was happened aground.
32.What does the abbreviation IALA stand for?
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IALA stand for “International Association of Lighthouse Authorities”.
33.Is it safe to pass north of a North mark? Yes, it is safe to pass north of a North mark. 34.Is it safe to pass north of a South mark? No, it is not safe to pass north of s South mark. 35.Does “variation” change due to ship’s position? Yes, it is change due to ship’s position.
36.Does “deviation” change due to ship’s position?
No, it doesn’t change due to ship’s position.
37.When correcting charts why must you use symbols and abbreviations from chart 5011?
When correcting charts, I must use symbols and abbreviations from chart 5011, because It’s the standard of all the charts. 38.You have purchased a new chart. Is it right ready for use? No, because it may not be corrected up to date.
39.What publication do you need to correct charts properly? I need the Notice to mariners to correct the charts properly 40.What course in degrees corresponds to south-east? 135 degrees corresponds to south-east.
41.What is the angle between magnetic and true meridian called?
The angle between magnetic and turn meridian is called “Variation”.
42.Where can you always find information about the magnetic variation?
We can find magnetic variation in the compass rose, by isogonic lines or a note on the chart.
43.When a ship picks up speed, will draught increase or decrease?
When a ship picks up the speed, the draught will increase. 44.A ship ahead of you has hoisted the signal flag “O”, what has happened?
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