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The Mintra Test Online about Best Navigational Practices covers key principles of safe navigation, including route planning, Cross Track Distance management, the proper use and limitations of GNSS systems such as GPS, and the interpretation of navigational alert priorities. It focuses on navigational safety, situational awareness, and compliance with bridge resource management best practices.
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Which of the following statements regarding the Cross Track Distance (XTD) Corridor are true?
The XTD should be as large as safely possible to have as much safe water for manoeuvering as possible.
The XTD corridor should be free of any dangers.
The XTD should be the same for the whole route.
The XTD should be set up individually for each leg.
Which of the following statements regarding global navigational satellite systems (GNSS), such as GPS, is true?
GNSS should be cross checked with other positioning methods often enough to avoid an incident.
GNSS are reliable and precise enough to fully replace other positioning methods.
GNSS are so unreliable that they should not be used on board at all.
Match the alert icon with correct description.
Alarm are high priority alerts that require immediate attention and action.
Warnings advise about conditions that can present a danger if left unchecked and require immediate attention, but not necessarily immediate action.
Cautions are the lowest priority alert to inform about a situation without distracting from other duties.
Match the alert icon with correct description.
Alarm are high priority alerts that require immediate attention and action.
Warnings advise about conditions that can present a danger if left unchecked and require immediate attention, but not necessarily immediate action.
Cautions are the lowest priority alert to inform about a situation without distracting from other duties.
Match the alert icon with correct description.
Alarm are high priority alerts that require immediate attention and action.
Warnings advise about conditions that can present a danger if left unchecked and require immediate attention, but not necessarily immediate action.
Cautions are the lowest priority alert to inform about a situation without distracting from other duties.
Which of the following statements regarding contingency planning are true?
Emergency ports or sheltered emergency anchorages should be identified.
Contingency planning is optional and can be done on the spot, when the exact circumstances are known.
It is best practice to include a thorough contingency plan during voyage planning.
Only emergency ports should be listed in contingency planning.
Before executing any collision avoidance manoeuvres, which of the following should be considered?
The available safe water.
If grounding is a viable alternative.
How quickly the vessel can exit the route corridor.
Which of the following statements regarding teamwork on the bridge are true?
Routine situations can help build experience and coordination to improve teamwork.
All team members should be willing to work openly and co-operatively with each other.
The clear command structure makes teamwork unnecessary.
Teamwork can be easily achieved without practice.
Alarm fatigue occurs as a result of an overabundance of alerts, especially audible alarms, on the bridge.
True.
False.
After the route is planned, it needs to be carefully checked for which of the following?
Any prohibited or special areas.
Any objects or obstructions.
Any other vessels.
Using ECDIS to check the chart area in from of the vessel for safe water provides which of the following advantages?
The graphical display of the ship's position is in real time.
It is able to detect dangers in a defined area ahead of the vessel based on the defined safety contour.
The automatic application of safety values based on the vessel's draught.
The inclusion of echo sounder.
The IMO resolution "Guidelines for Voyage Planning" divides voyage planning into which of the following phases?
Monitoring.
Appraisal.
Planning.
Routing.
Execution.
The Under Keel Clearance Policy:
Is a value declaring how much water is needed underneath the vessel's keel at any given time.
Is caused by the speed of the vessel and results in a lower water depth under the ship, compared to a stationary object of the same draught.
Describes how thorough the hydrographic measurements were and how precise the values in the charts are.
Chart accuracy:
Is a value declaring how much water is needed underneath the vessel's keel at any given time.
Is caused by the speed of the vessel and results in a lower water depth under the ship, compared to a stationary object of the same draught.
Describes how thorough the hydrographic measurements were and how precise the values in the charts are.
The hydrodynamic squat effect:
Is a value declaring how much water is needed underneath the vessel's keel at any given time.
Is caused by the speed of the vessel and results in a lower water depth under the ship, compared to a stationary object of the same draught.
Describes how thorough the hydrographic measurements were and how precise the values in the charts are.
Which of the following factors can influence safety calculations?
Draught increase by rolling or pitching.
Static draught.
Chart accuracy.
Squat effect.
Load lines.
Which of the following systems ensures that should the Officer of the Watch become incapacitated, the vessel does not remain without command?
The Officer of the Watch Alert System (OOWAS).
The Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS).
The Bridge Resource Management System (BRMS).
Before any voyage begins, it is essential that the vessel is adequately ____. Extraordinary circumstances may leave a vessel with insufficient, inexperienced or ____ personnel. In such circumstances, it is the responsible of the ____ to find an adequate solution, together with the owner or charterer.
... manned ... exhausted ... Master.
... manned ... respective ... crew.
... painted ... respective ... Master.
Besides the requirements for visible actions made in good time, the COLREGS also requires the observance of good seamanship. Which of the following are examples of good seamanship?
Granting safe passage where required, for example when a vessel is restricted by its draught.
Making small manoeuvres and passing starboard of another vessel when changing course.
Passing aft of another vessel when changing course or speed in a crossing situation.
Which of the following members of the Bridge Team has the overall responsibility for collision avoidance?
The Helmsman.
The Pilot.
The Officer of the Watch.
Watch handover can present additional risk, even if both bridge teams are highly skilled. As a minimum, watch handover procedures should include which of the following?
The status of the vessel in regard to draught, heel, trim and other influences on the under keel clearance.
Any standing orders or special instructions.
Current traffic, weather, visibility and tidal situation.
The position of the vessel and characteristics of the area, especially water depth and obstructions.
Any news regarding the duration of the next port stay.
All vessels are required to travel at a safe speed. Which of the following should be considered when determining an appropriate speed?
Current visibility and light conditions, such as background light at night.
Available water depth in comparison to current draught.
Traffic density, including smaller crafts and fishing boats.
Weather conditions like wind, sea and current.
Manoeuvring characteristics of the vessel itself, especially stopping distance and turning ability.
Request of the charterer to arrive at the next port as soon as possible.
You have visually detected a vessel in front of you, displaying the light shown below. The radar shows that the vessel is moving away from your ship.
Stern light.
Anchorage light.
Masthead light.
Side light.
In line with technical advancements, the issue of over-reliance on electronic tools on the bridge has increased in recent years. Which of the following statements regarding over-reliance are true?
All available means, such as electronic tools and visual look-out, need to be balanced against each other.
Routine use of equipment, for example for route planning, gives the operator important insight in to how the settings for the voyage influence chart systems.
A sound knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of the equipment onboard is important to avoid over-reliance.
Only electronic tools should be used for lookout and navigation.
Electronic tools are not reliable for lookout or navigation.
Effective and clear communication of the shared goal is essential for efficient bridge resource management.
True.
False.
A good voyage plan does not need to comply with regulatory requirements but should be a useful reference tool for the Bridge Team.
True.
False.
