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

Responsibility in COLREG describes in rule ?

A 3

B 2

C 5

D 6

Question 2

Give description of this lights

A Powered vessel, <20m, bow aspect

B Sailing vessel, >20m, bow aspect

C Not Under Command, bow aspect

D Powered vessel, <50m, making way

Question 3

Give description of this shape

A Constrained by draught

B Restricted manoeuvring

C Fishing boat

D Vessel aground

Question 4

What is the criteria for depth in shallow water?

A It will be less then 1 draft under keel

B It will be less then 7 feet under keel

C Same as the draft under keel

D 7 feet and more

Question 5

Apart from steering the helmsman should also:

A Regularly check the gyro against the magnetic compass

B Keep a good lookout

C Regularly check the speed

D Check the visibility

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