Navigation Watch. Test 1 – Online Maritime Tests

An OOW, on duty in coastal waters, notices that he becomes too busy to be able to take a fix. What should he do?

Who has the responsibility for the watch during a sea voyage if the master comes on to the bridge?

The master and the OOW will share the responsibility whenever the master is on the bridge
The master automatically assumes the responsibility for the watch
The master can only take over the watch responsibility if he tells the OOW that he is taking over
The two persons shall consult each other as required

The captain of a vessel has 2 years of experience as a captain and the pilot directing the navigation has 20 years of experience. Who is in charge ?

What chart should be used when navigating?

What is the meaning of the light signal being shown?

A vessel may only proceed when given a specific order, except those navigating outside the main channel.
A vessel may proceed. Two way traffic.
A vessel may proceed. One way traffic.
A vessel may only proceed when given a specific order.

At the commencement of a sea voyage the Master, a Pilot, the OOW and 2 ratings are present on the bridge. Who is in charge?

When two ships are on reciprocal courses, what is meant by the 'approaching vessel's relative speed'?

The pilot gives the helmsman an order which the OOW believe to be incorrect. What should he do?

Record it in the log book
Keep quiet in order not to disturb the pilot
Ask the pilot to clarify the reason for the order. If still in doubt he should consult the master and take action if the master is not present
The pilot is in control of the vessel so he cannot question the action of the pilot

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