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

Term steady in navigation means:

A Keep helm in 0 position

B Keep course in required value

C Keep speed in required value

D Stand-by for orders

Question 2

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 3

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

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

B That some moveable objects are secured

C That cargo is stowed unsafely

Question 4

Give description of this shape

A Restricted manoeuvring

B Vessel with diver

C Trawler fishing

D Vessel aground

Question 5

What lights vessel establish when it has pilot on board?

A Red-White-Red

B Red-Red-Red

C White-Red

D Red-Red

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