1.Why is record keeping a necessary part of watch keeping?

   Because of ensure proper watch and provide official evidence.

2.What does VHF stand for?

 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.

4.How many objects do you need to get a position using “horizontal sextant angles”?

We need at least three objects .

5.What should the master expect from the OOW on arriving at the bridge?

 The OOW should give brief summary of ship’s position, course, speed, and any other important information .

6.How do you know the VHF channels to be monitored when leaving port?

 We can ask the pilot and consult the Admiralty List of Radio Signals.

7.Why is it important to sound fog signals?

  It is to attentions of other vessel and comply with COLREGS.

8.When would you sound the general alarm?

When the vessel is in real emergency or carrying out drills.

9.When should an OOW notify the master immediately for emergency ship-handling or complicated navigation? Please list some.

   The OOW should notify the master in such conditions as: 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 lines.

13.Can you define the very important term “underway”?

  “Underway” means “The vessel is not at anchor, aground or made fast to the shore”.

14.How does the OOW assess risk of collision generally?

The OOW assess risk of collision is by the bearing and range of the coming vessel.

15.Can you list three famous canals in the world?

The Panama canal, Suez canal and Kiel canal.

16.What is the sound signal to warn a vessel of the immediate danger of collision?

We can sound five short and rapid blasts.

17.What are the duties of watch-keeping when underway?

  We should 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 power, 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?

  We should monitor 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?

   Because of ensure proper watch and provide official evidence.

24.Apart from those for navigation safety, what else should you do on an anchor watch?

   I will keep security watch such as anti-piracy.

25.Describe the bridge shift change.

   The relieved officer shall tell the relieving officer about the ship’s navigation status, such as the ship’s position,course, speed, and any dangers to navigation.The relieved officer shall ensure the relieving officer is able to perform his duty.