A．there are charts which are affected by Radio Navigational Warnings but not quoted in the messages thereof
B．some charts are quoted in the messages but not affected by Radio Navigational Warnings C．all charts which are affected by Radio Navigational Warnings will be quoted in the message
D．no charts will be quoted in the message even they are affected by Radio Navigational Warnings
Passage 10 Geographical Positions
Geographical Positions refer to the horizontal datum of the current edition of each affected chart which is stated in the notice alongside the appropriate chart number. Positions are normally given in degrees, minutes and decimals of a minute, but may occasionally quote seconds for convenience when plotting from the graduation of some older-style charts. Bearings are true reckoned clockwise from 0000 to 3590; those relating to lights are from seaward. Symbols referred to are those shown on Chart 5011. Depths and heights are given in metres or fathoms and /or feet as appropriate for the chart being updated (abbreviated where necessary to m, fm and ft respectively). Blocks and notes accompanying notices in Section II are place towards the end of the section. 37. is not a unit of depths and /or heights.
A．m B．fm C．ft D．kn 38. Blocks are placed .
A．on chart 5011 B．towards the end of Section II
C．on some older-style D．towards the standard nautical charts
39. may be occasionally quoted for convenience when plotting from the graduation of some older-style charts.
A．Degrees B．Minutes C．Decimals of a minute D．Seconds 40. Geographical Positions shall be plotted on .
A．the current edition of each affected chart B．chart 5011
C．some older-style charts D．blocks
Passage 11 Lights
The detailed amendment to the List of Lights is given in section V and may be published in an earlier edition than the chart-updating notice. The entry for each light amended will be printed and an asterisk(*) will denote which column contains and amendment. In the case of a new light, or where a new sequence is added below the main light, an asterisk (*) will appear under all columns. All Section V entries are intended to be cut out and pasted into the book. It is emphasized that the List of Lights is the primary source of information on lights and that many alterations, especially those of a temporary but operational nature, are promulgated only as corrections to the List of Lights. Light position should be regarded as approximate and are intended to indicate the relative positions of lights only. Charts should be consulted for a more authoritative position. The range of a light is normally the nominal range, expect when the responsible authority quotes luminous or geographical range. 41. The range of a light is normally .
A．the nominal range B．the luminous range
C．the geographical range D．the real range 42. is not indicated by the asterisk (*) in the Notice.
A．The column containing an amendment B．The column of a new light
C．The column of a new sequence
D．The column in which the positions should be regarded as approximate 43. All Section V entries are intended to be .
A．cut out and pasted into the book B．regarded as approximate
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C．amended D．printed
44. The detailed amendment to the List of Lights is given in .
A．Section VI B．Section V C．Section IV D．III
Passage 12 The Risks to Corruption of Data (在2007年题库的第6篇)
While every effort is made to ensure that the data provided through the Notices to Mariners service is accurate，the user needs to be aware of the risks to corruption（不正确） of data. It is important that the user should only use the data on suitable equipment and that，other applications（应用软件，设备） should not be running on the user's machine at the same time. Users should exercise their professional judgement in the use of data（使用者应当以他们职业的技能来判断所用资料的正确性），and also consult （参考）the Mariners Handbook (海员手册NP100) for further details. The user needs to be aware that there is a possibility that data could be corrupted during transmission，or in the process of display or printing on the user's equipment，or if converted（修改，变动） to other software formats（其它的软件版本），and is accordingly advised that the UKHO （United Kingdom Hydrographic Organization英国,<联合王国）水道测量部门）cannot accept responsibility for any such change，or any modifications or unauthorised （非权威的，未经授权的）changes，made by licensees，or other parties.
45.The data may become corrupted in any of the following process except _______. A. during transmission B. in the display or printing on the user's equipment C. in converting to other software formats D. in air mail delivery to the readers 46.The use of the data is advised to consult _______ for further details. A. Mariners Handbook B. Sailing Directions C. Guide to Port Entry D. Notices to Mariners
47.Of the following items _______ is not mentioned for which UKHO will accept no responsibility. A. change in the process of display or printing
B. unauthorised changes made by licensees or other parties C. modifications made by licensees or other parties D. professional amendments 48.It is implied that _______.
A. the data are incorrect B. the data are to be corrected intensively
C. although the data are accurate enough，you are still advised to use it with caution
D. not to use it if you have not enough time or proper equipment to effect necessary correction
Passage 13(在2007年题库的第13篇)
Logbooks required by law，to be filled out by masters or officers on duty of every ship，the forms of which must be proved by the shipping companies or marine authorities.
Logbooks are used to record the events occurring during the ship's stay in a harbor，at anchorage，or underway，and they are also requested to produce evidences（画出航迹） in case officials inquire about accidents. On completion of the voyage the logbook must be submitted to the superintendent （主管部门领导）of the owner or the marine authorities for justification（证据），checking or approval. Therefore，everything recorded in the logbook must be true and accurate.
When a misentry has been made in the log，a red line would be drawn on those parts. The correct entry with signature should be made near or above them. No erasures or cuts （擦除或撕掉）are to be allowed. 049.The best title for the passage is \
A. The forms of logbooks B. The use of logbooks C. Characteristics of logbooks D. How to check logbooks 050.When a misentry has been made in the log，________.
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A. erasures or cuts are to be allowed.
B. it is to be corrected out by masters or officers on duty of every ship
C. it is to be produced in case officials inquire about accidents. D. a red line would be drawn on those parts，with correct entry with signature being made near or above them. 051.The forms of logbooks must be proved by ________.
A. officials who inquire about accidents. B. the shipping companies or marine authorities. C. masters or officers on duty. D. the superintendent of the owner.
052.The logbook must be submitted ________ to the superintendent of the owner or the marine authorities for justification，checking or approval.
A. on completion of the voyage B. in a harbor C. at anchorage D. underway
Passage 14 Night Orders
Carefully read the Captain’s Standing Orders. Note and verify the ship’s position on the chart.
Allow your eyes to adjust to the lighting conditions. Do not relieve the watch until you know the existing situation. Obtain the following information from the officer you are relieving: * Vessel on radar, visible vessels, lights, whistles, bells, gongs or other sounds and the status of bearings or plots on them.
* Course being steered by standard magnetic compass and by gyrocompass. * Operational status of the radars and other navigational equipment.
* Lookouts posted and their position (i.e. bow, starboard bridge wing, flying bridge, etc.)
* Deck security, watertight integrity, tank and bilge soundings and condition of deck cargo and lashings. * Navigational lights are burning brightly during the hours of sunset to sunrise and during periods of reduced visibility.
* Any other information you may need to understand the existing situation.
The watch is relieved when the words “ I relieve you” are spoken. The relieving officer is then in charge. Do not turn the watch over to your relief unless you are certain that has a thorough understanding of the existing situation and is awake, sober （冷静的） and alert.
53．The duty officer shall ensure the navigational lights are ________ brightly during the hours of sunset to sunrise and during periods of reduced visibility.
A．burning B．turning C．flashing D．lightening 54. According to the standing orders ________ .
A．the relieving officer shall allow his eyes to adjust to the lighting conditions B．the officer to be relived shall allow his eyes to adjust to the lighting conditions
C．the relieving officer shall adjust the eyes of the officer to be relieved to the light condition D．the officer to be relieved shall adjust the eyes of the relieving officer to the light condition 55. ________ is not a proper position for the lookouts.
A．Bow B．Starboard bridge wing C．Port bridge wing D．Flying bridge
56. It is inferred that ________ has the final judge to determine whether the relieving officer shall take the conn.
A．the relieving officer B．the officer to be relieved C．neither relieving officer nor the officer to be relieved
D．both the relieving officer and the officer to be relieved
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Passage 15 Call the Master if in doubt
Call the master when encountering reduced visibility, busy ship traffic, fishing fleets, ice, problems with ships navigation gear or machinery. Call the master if a distress message in the ships operating area is received or a distress signal is observed. If the vessel pounds excessively due to sea conditions, reduce RPM （rate per minute）and inform the master what new RPM is being used.
Guidelines for CPA’s with other vessels while underway are in open waters maintain 2.0 mile CPA. In coastal waters maintain greater than 1.0 mile CPA. If in a traffic separation zone, “Stay in your lane”. It is realized that this may not be practical in all situations. In these situations, CPA’s of closer than 1.0 miles must show a consistent(一致的) course and speed by dead in the water（对地的绝对速度）. The CPA and relative motion of these targets are to be monitored closely by the watch. CPA’s of less than 0.5 miles are not authorized （未授权）without notifying the master call the master if in doubt.
Slow, stop, back down or reverse course to avoid an In Extremis Situation.
57. In coastal waters CPA shall be maintained ________ .
A．about 1.0 mile B．less than 1.0 mile
C．greater than 1.0 mile D．as large as possible 58. Extremis situation means ________ .
A．lose quarters B．immediate danger situation
C．very danger situation D．the situation that you shall call the master 59. CPA’s of ________ are not authorized without notifying the master.
A．less than 0.5 miles B．less than 1.0 miles C．less than 2.0 miles D．greater than 2.0 miles 60. You need not to call the master in case of ________ .
A．the vessel pounds （连续重击） excessively （极度地） due to sea conditions
B．encountering reduced visibility, busy ship traffic, fishing fleets, ice, problems with ships navigation gear or machinery
C．a distress message in the ships operating area is received or a distress signal is observed D．in doubt
Passage 16 Safety First
Ensure that conditions are always safe for working, especially on deck. See to it that all personnel in need are provided with the proper safety equipment and instruction for the task at hand.
Check all electronic navigation units against one another frequently and plot ship’s position on paper chart periodically in order to keep a good position maintained. Check your radios for proper frequencies and volume levels on a regular basis. Do not allow yourself to get distracted from your watch keeping duties for any reason, including the radio, charting or other requests. They can all wait. Call the master if you need help.
You are in charge of the watch until properly relieved. The master’s presence on the bridge does not change this unless s/he has announced that s/he has the conn. If you are in doubt or are uncertain, ask.
Special precautions must be taken in heavy weather as well as during periods of reduced visibility. In heavy weather, you must check deck loads and bindings and lashings frequently. Make sure all gear is properly secured. Check to see that all watertight doors and vents are secured as needed. Send the seaman below as conditions allow for rounds of the ship from stern to stern to ensure that the vessel is safe and secure. Co not hesitate to slow the vessel if needed.
61. If you in doubt or are uncertain, ________ .
A．tell B．speak C．say D．ask
62. ________ is not one of the special precautions that must be taken in heavy weather.
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A．check deck loads and bindings and lashings frequently B．make sure all gear is properly secured
C．check to see that all watertight doors and vents are secured as needed D．check all electronic navigation units against one another frequently
63. You are required to check your radios for proper frequencies and volume levels on a regular basis, because . A．all personnel in need are provided with the proper safety equipment and instruction for the task at hand B．Special precautions must be taken in heavy weather as well as during periods of reduced visibility C．they can all wait
D．the loud voice may distract you from watch keeping duties 64. The master’s presence on the bridge .
A．will change the situation that you are in charge of the watch B．indicates that it is not necessary to call master if you need help
C．does not automatically indicate that he has the conn
D．will allow yourself to get distracted from your keeping duties for any reason
Passage 17 Letter of protest for cargo shortage
Dear Sirs,
Please be informed that on receipt of the cargo documents presented, I note the following differentce(s) between the ship’s figure and the bill of lading figure”
Ship’s figure Bill of lading figure
Cargo grade: Murban crude oil Cargo grade: Murban crude oil Metrec tons: 142,914.02 Metrec tons: 143,685.00
Long tons: 140,658.51 Long tons: 141,417.00
Accordingly this letter of protest is lodged （固定，陈述）in lieu （代替） of endorsing （背书） the bill of lading with the ship’s figure and the bill of lading must be taken only to acknowledge （认可） the shipment of the weight or quantity given in the ship’s measurements on completion of loading and be issued without prejudice （不使权利受到损害） to the rights of the owners or charterers to rely on the ship’s measurements aforesaid （上述）as evidence（迹象） of the quantity actually shipped.
I hereby give you notice that you will be held liable to (我就此通知你，你将对??持有责任) indemnify （补偿）the owners or charterers or both for any loss they may suffer by reason of your failure to notify the transferee （承让人）and any subsequent （随后的）holder of the bill of lading of the contents （内容，权利）of this letter of protest.
On behalf of the owners and charterers I further reserve the fight to take such further actions as may be considered necessary to protest of these parties.
65. The difference between the ship’s figure and the bill of lading figure in metric tons of the cargo weight is ________ .
A．-770.98 B．770.98 C．142,914.02 D．143,685.00 66. In the master’s opinion, ________ .
A．ship’s figure was more accurate
B．bill of lading figure was more accurate
C．both ship’s figure and bill of lading figure have the same accuracy D．neither ship’s figure nor bill of lading figure is accurate
67. Based on this passage, one Long ton equals Metric tons.
A．1.016 B．0.984 C．0.995 D．1.005 68. The purpose of this letter was to protect the interests of .
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