1.When preparing for anchoring what must you do before releasing the bow stoppers?

   Check the ship’sspeed and the depth of water, Ensure the chain and the anchor is clear, disengage the wildcat.

2.Would you let go an anchorfrom the hawse pipe if the depth was 75 meters?

  No, I will not, Because thewater is too deep.

3.Why is dangerous to anchor inice?

   Because the ship may be icebound.

4.What’s the call sign of your ship?

 My ship’s call sign is BDRA.

5.What’s the ship’s nationality?

 The ship’s nationality is Chinese.

6.What’s your IMO number of your ship?

   My ship’s IMO number is 9207766.(七位数)

7.What type is your vessel?

  My vessel is a bulk carrier.

8.How can a ship get in touchwith a port before her arrival?

Before a ship arrival, by VHF or TELEX get intouch with a port.

9.When thevessel enters the VTS area,what is requested to report?

Ship’s name,call sign,position,draft,ETA and so on.

10.If you are ordered: “Stand by bothengines!” How should you replyand report?

  I should reply “Stand by both engines!” andreport “Both engines stand by!”

11.What does the abbreviation ETD standfor?

ETD stands for “Estimated Time of Departure”.

12.Why must you consider ship’s speed and sea depth when you release thebow stoppers?

To ensure safety and not to exceed theSWL of the bow stoppers.

13.Can you list at least three mooring lines?

 Yes , I can. Suchas head line,stern line,breast line and spring line.

14.You are about to enter afairway and you want to relay your intention to the VTS. Using a standardmessage marker and a phrase, what should you say?

  I should say “VTS, this is MV Hope, I am entering the fairway”.