Cadet & Junior Crew

Basic Watchkeeping Knowledge

Entry-level watchkeeping test for cadets, OS and junior crew, focused on basic safety, navigation awareness, COLREG fundamentals and routine shipboard duties.

Questions 18

Time Limit 9 min

Language English

Sample Questions

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Question 1

Give description of this lights

A Air cushioned vessel

B Towing vessel, stern aspect

C Towing, not making way

D Vessel under tow

Question 2

Cargoes which possess a neither liable to liquefy:

A Group A in IMSBC code

B Group B in IMSBC code

C Group C in IMSBC code

D Group D in IMSBC code

Question 3

What rule in COLREG describes importance of lookout?

A 4

B 5

C 6

D 7

Question 4

What is the role of echo sounder in marine navigation?

A To provide real-time information on the vessel's position and speed

B To assist in the planning and monitoring of a vessel's route

C All of these

D To provide real-time information on the underwater topography and hazards

Question 5

Describe the meaning of HRU

A Hydro Relies Unit

B Hyper Release Unit

C Hydrodynamic Release Unit

D Hydrostatic Release Unit

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