Welcome to the website where you can pass online the CES CBT CD-7004 test on the subject «TOTS 1A-Passage Planning and Navigation». Practice like this will help you as a marine specialist improve your knowledge with the help of online studying and appraisal practice. CES based on practical information and marine specialists experience.
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Current test contains Seagull CES questions on the subject «TOTS 1A-Passage Planning and Navigation». Those questions can be used for competence verification specialist capable of preventing accidental situations related with transporting safety, or also for self-examination.
«TOTS 1A-Passage Planning and Navigation» subject includes theoretical and practical information about advanced training for work on any type of vessel. The course provides advanced training for personnel working on various type of vessel, focusing on the critical skills required for safe and efficient navigation. This comprehensive course covers aspects of passage planning and navigation, including the use of electronic navigation aids and traditional navigation techniques. Participants will learn how to plan and execute safe and efficient passages, taking into account factors such as weather, sea state and traffic density. The course also covers the use of navigation software and electronic chart display and information systems. Participants will gain hands-on experience with navigation equipment and software, and will participate in simulated navigation exercises to practice their skills. The course emphasizes the importance of situational awareness, risk assessment and decision-making in navigation. By the end of the course, sailors will be able to plan and navigate a safe and efficient passage and will be familiar with the latest navigation technologies and techniques. The test is designed to meet the needs of officers and crew members working on a variety of vessel types, including cargo ships, tankers and passenger vessels.
On this site Crew Evaluation System Test on the subject «TOTS 1A-Passage Planning and Navigation» contains 18 questions you need to answer with no possibility to go back to previous question. Therefore, we recommend carefully reading each question and making decision with no hurry. In case you have some difficulty answering, you have also possibility to request a hint.
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During appraisal what sources should the Navigating Officer use to gain information?
From official sources approved by Company regulations.
From every available source.
From official sources approved by the relevant Hydrographic Office.
From sources agreed by the Master.
If a vessel is fitted with an unapproved electronic chart system, how can it be used in Passage Planning?
It should not be used for Passage Planning.
Any electronic chart system can be used with confidence, even if it has not been officially approved.
It can be used fully, but positions must be plotted on a paper chart.
It can be used in the appraisal, but this must then be checked by another method.
If, during the Appraisal it is realised that one or more up to date charts at the best possible scale are not available on board, what action should be taken?
Cancelled charts can be used with caution.
The next best scale charts should be used.
The route should be changed to use only acceptable charts.
The necessary charts should be requisitioned.
What actions must the vessel be able to safely take at the abort point?
Planning on paper, preparing the route on the charts, discussion with the Master, correction of any errors.
What information should you record in the Bell Book and the Deck Log Book about the navigation of the vessel?
Sufficient information to enable the reconstruction of the ship’s movement if required at a later date.
Only the information that is instructed by the Master to be recorded.
Only the manoeuvring changes and status of the main engine should be recorded.
Only the times that are important for the charterers’ commercial operations (like EOSP, Pilot on board, all fast etc should be recorded).
What is achieved by carefully selecting «no-go areas» on the nautical charts required for the ship’s passage?
It indicates all areas where the vessel cannot go on deepest draft.
It indicates all areas where the vessel is advised not to go on deepest draft.
It indicates all areas where the vessel cannot go with present draft.
It indicates all areas where the vessel should not go when loaded.
What is achieved by the «appraisal» phase of passage planning?
Appraisal is the part of passage plan where all the information on required charts is collected, and it is confirmed that all required charts are available on board.
Appraisal is the part of the passage plan that needs to approved by office.
Appraisal is the part of the passage plan where the Master decides which route the vessel will take between two ports.
Appraisal is the part of passage planning where all pertinent information is gathered and the firm foundation for the plan is built.
What is the «tidal window»?
It is the times between which the tide has achieved a required height, and it is safe for the ship to transit an area.
It is the maximum time permitted for the vessel to reach the berth from safe anchorage in a tidal area.
It is the time required for the vessel to reach the berth from safe anchorage in a tidal area.
It is the time when the vessel can go alongside and start discharging cargo to reach the required safe draft.
What is the meaning of the term «abort point»?
It is any position on the passage where the vessel can abandon the planned passage.
It is not a phrase which should be used within the plan.
It is the latest position where the vessel may abandon the planned passage and either return or stop safely.
It is the safe area, specified in the plan and marked on the chart, where the vessel can wait if the plan is abandoned.
What is the meaning of the term «margin of safety»?
It is another phrase meaning «no-go areas».
It is not a phrase which should be used within the plan.
It is the distance from the nearest danger.
It is a line parallel to the track, within which the vessel will always be in safe water.
What is the meaning of the term «parallel index»?
A navigational instrument used for plotting bearings on a chart.
Information on radar about the ship’s position in relation to a fixed object ashore.
Information on radar about the ship’s position in relation to a ship’s longitudinal track error.
A radar-based constant update of a ship’s cross track error.
What is the primary reason for the ship’s passage plan to be discussed between the navigating officers and the Master before the beginning of a voyage?
In order to fully inform all navigation officers about the particular voyage, its specific issues and concerns.
In order to inform the Chief Officer and the 3rd Officer about the particular voyage and its specific issues and concerns.
In order to inform the officers and crew about the destination port.
In order to satisfy the Company’s Navigational Procedures requirement.
What type of markers can be used on nautical charts?
Soft 2B pencil and permanent magenta ink.
Ball-point pens.
HB pencils only.
White correction fluid.
What would you use a gnomonic chart for during Passage Planning?
To plot Rhumb Line courses and waypoints.
To show sections of the route for which suitable passage charts were not available.
To plot Great Circle courses and waypoints.
To show the complete passage conveniently on one chart.
When is the UKC (Under Keel Clearance) calculation required to be completed?
The UKC should be calculated and applied for all ships loading and discharging from ports, irrespective of any local regulations and requirements.
The UKC should be calculated for all tankers while arriving and departing from US ports.
The UKC should be calculated for loaded tankers while sailing to US ports.
The UKC should be calculated for tankers while sailing to US ports.
Why should the passage plan be updated on receipt of Navarea Warnings or T&P notices during the voyage?
Because they may contain important and urgent navigational information and warnings that were not available on board at the beginning of the voyage.
Because they may contain important commercial information regarding the availability of berths, tugs, pilots etc.
Because they may contain instructions from owners or charterers regarding the voyage.
Because they may contain urgent weather warnings.
Why would you use risk assessment techniques during Passage Planning?
There is no requirement for risk assessment to be used.
To comply with Flag State or Company regulations.
To reduce, and where possible eliminate risks from navigational hazards.
To reduce, and where possible eliminate risks to the Bridge Team personnel during the passage.
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