Online test SETS 6000 for Keep Navigation Watch, Routing

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SETS tests developed for evaluating seaman basic knowledge by company “Naval Education Services” is an evaluating online-tool, used for revealing any professional preparation needed in specific fields of knowledge, defined by STCW Section A-V/1-2.

SETS tests have proven themselves as good tools for the selection and recruitment process, as well as advancing the level of knowledge of the current officers and crew.

Current test contains SETS questions in area «Keep Navigation Watch, Routing». Those questions can be used for competence verification specialist capable of preventing accidental situations related with transporting safety, or also for self-examination.

«Keep Navigation Watch, Routing» subject includes theoretical and practical information about advanced training for work on any type of vessel. This subject provides comprehensive training for officers responsible for safe vessel navigation during watchkeeping duties. This course covers fundamental principles of bridge watchkeeping as required by STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) regulations. Participants learn proper procedures for maintaining navigational watches in various conditions, including restricted visibility and heavy traffic areas. The curriculum includes voyage planning techniques, route selection criteria and consideration of environmental factors. Special attention is given to collision avoidance regulations (COLREGss) and their practical application during watchkeeping. The subject teaches effective use of navigational equipment including radar, ECDIS and AIS for continuous monitoring. Practical scenarios cover emergency situations, abnormal conditions and proper communication protocols during watch. Mastery of this subject ensures compliance with international maritime safety standards and efficient ship operation.

On this site SETS on the subject «Keep Navigation Watch, Routing» contains 37 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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When using a buoy as an aid to navigation, which of the following should always be considered?

The buoy may not be in its charted position.

If the light is showing its correct characteristic it is in its right position.

If no radio navigation warning has been issued concerning the buoy, it can be assumed to be in its correct position.

The buoy is nearly always well anchored and can be considered to be in its charted position.

Will snow fall reduce the ability of the radar to detect targets?

No.

Yes, but only with «S» band radars.

Yes, but only with old radars which do not have a visibility compensator.

Yes.

The OOW has, during the pre-departure check of the bridge equipment, found an error in the weather facsimile. What should he do?

Record the error in the log book.

Advise the master after the vessel has departed.

Call the attention of the 2nd Engineer on the fault.

Advise the master as soon as possible before the vessel’s departure.

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?

The Master can designate either the Pilot or the OOW to be in charge.

Always the Pilot whenever he is on board.

Either the Pilot or the Master in accordance with the owner’s instructions.

Always the Master.

Who is responsible for the safety of the vessel when the pilot is on board?

The OOW.

The pilot.

The port authorities.

The master.

You need to anchor a ship in 35 meters of open water. How much chain should you use?

11 shackles.

8 shackles.

5 shackles.

6 shackles.

What is the best way to monitor the risk of collision in poor visibility?

Post an extra lookout.

Take more satellite fixes.

Arrange for hand steering.

Monitor the radar display and post a lookout.

When watchkeepers are inadequately rested, it calls for changes to routine watchkeeping periods. Who is responsible for making such changes?

The navigating officer.

The watch keeper involved.

All watchkeepers.

The master.

Which of the following should not be used for collision avoidance?

Manual radar plotting.

Arpa.

Sound/Light signalling.

VHF Radio.

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

Always the officer with the longest sea experience.

The Pilot.

Depends on Port Authority’s decision.

The master.

Two ships approach each other on reciprocal courses, one with a speed of 22 knots, the other with 15 knots. What is their relative speed?

15 knots.

7 knots.

22 knots.

37 knots.

When may positions marked on the navigation chart be erased?

Once the vessel is on the next chart.

After the day has elapsed.

Once the vessel is on the next course.

At the end of the voyage.

When told to rig a pilot ladder, which side will be commonly chosen?

The weather side.

Close to the stern.

The lee side.

Either side.

What is a safe interval between position fixes?

Before the vessel is due to alter course.

When the weather changes.

So that the vessel cannot be set into danger if the last two fixes were incorrect.

So that the vessel cannot be set appreciably off course, or into danger by the effects of wind, tide or current.

If the OOW is in doubt as to the Pilot’s actions or intentions, what must he do?

Call the master and wait for him to take action.

Avoid taking any action.

Ask the pilot to leave the bridge.

Seek clarification from the Pilot, notify the master and take corrective action.

When out of sight of land, OOW notices the red rocket. What action he must take?

Take a bearing to the rocket and call the captain.

Ignore the rocket and continue on course.

Signal the rocket with a flare.

Change course immediately.

Who has the responsibility for the watch during a sea passage if the master comes on to 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 master and the OOW will share the responsibility whenever the master is on the bridge.

The two persons shall consult each other as required.

What chart should be used when navigating?

The largest scale chart onboard for the area which is properly corrected.

Any chart which shows the area which the vessel is passing through.

The largest scale chart on board for the concerned area.

The chart which covers the largest part of the passage.

Apart from ensuring navigational safety at anchorage, what should the OOW do?

Have all bridge equipment cleaned.

Check that the engineer on watch is in the engine room.

Monitor the VHF for orders for the vessel.

Direct the lookout to do maintenance work.

Which of following items should be checked before a ship sails?

That cargo is stowed safely.

That all moveable objects are secured.

All bridge equipment, main engine, auxiliary systems and the steering system.

All of the other options.

Which of these factors must be taken into account when deciding the composition of a navigational watch?

All of the other options.

Whether the ship is fitted with automatic steering.

The weather conditions, visibility and whether there is daylight or darkness.

The proximity of navigational hazards, which may make it necessary for the officer in charge to carry out additional navigational duties.

When at anchor, what should the OOW do if the vessel appears to be dragging her anchor?

Ask the chief engineer to start the engine.

Ask the bosun to check the anchor.

Call the master at once.

Any of the other options.

What is the fog signal of this vessel?

One prolonged blast followed by two short blasts at intervals less than or equal to 2 minutes.

Ringing of bell for 5 seconds followed by the gong for 5 seconds.

Rapid ringing of the bell for 5 seconds.

As for the type of vessel shown followed by 4 short blasts.

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

The sum of the speed of the two vessels.

The speed of the faster vessel.

The difference in speed between the two vessels.

The speed of the slower vessel.

What is the duty of a pilot?

To relieve the OOW of his duty to monitor the navigation of the ship.

To be responsible for the vessel’s navigation as long as he is on board.

To assist in planning the sea voyage.

To direct the navigation of the ship in a certain area.

Which of the following may not be included in ship’s pre-departure check list?

Testing of ship’s cranes.

Testing of engine telegraph and its auto recorder.

Synchronising clocks.

Checking communication between Bridge and Engine control room.

How should the anchor be positioned when a ship is proceeding to anchor?

It should be properly secured to prevent damage.

It should be lowered to just below the water level.

It should be lowered to just above the water level.

It should be ready to drop at any time from its normal secured position.

When may the OOW on the bridge manoeuvre the engines?

Whenever he needs to.

Only on orders from the master.

Only after informing the master.

When approaching port.

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

Record it in the log book.

The pilot is in control of the vessel so he cannot question the action of 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.

Keep quiet in order not to disturb the pilot.

Which of the listed tasks have priority over the other?

Maintaining the track comes before collision avoidance.

Navigating comes before controlling the vessel’s track.

Collision avoidance comes before maintaining course and track.

The master decides which task has preference.

How often should a position fix be taken during a sea voyage if the ship is in open coastal waters?

Just before the change of watch.

Twice a watch.

At least every 30 minutes.

Only when the visibility drops.

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

Slow down the vessel.

Leave the fix until later.

Ask the lookout to check for other vessels while he takes a fix.

Call the master to assist him.

The International Regulations for Prevention of Collision at Sea includes …..

Instructions for the use of the radio in fog.

Instructions for keeping the radar log.

Instructions on action to take while plotting a ship by radar.

Rules for the proper use of navigational aids.

What is a pilot boarding card?

A card certifying that the pilot is licensed.

A card that the pilot should sign to record his presence onboard.

A list of the vessel’s essential particulars which is given to the pilot.

A card given by the Port Authorities to the pilot.

Should the OOW, who is escorting the pilot to the pilot ladder, be equipped with a walkie-talkie for communication with the bridge?

It’s not necessary.

Yes, but only if visibility is restricted.

It’s up to the pilot to decide.

Always.

Why is it important for the OOW to move around the bridge?

To be able to view all the instruments on the bridge.

To be able to see what the lookout is doing.

To be able to check the fire alarm system frequently.

To be able to obtain a clear view of the surrounding area.

If a helmsman is given an order «starboard 10», what must he do?

He must repeat the order before putting the wheel on stbd 10.

He must put the wheel on stbd 10 and then report.

He must repeat the order, wait for a reconfirmation from the OOW and then put the wheel on stbd 10.

All of the other options are appropriate.