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

Describe the meaning of GHA?

A Greenwich hour angle

B Global hour angle

C Greenwich hour attitude

D Global hour attitude

Question 3

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

A Post an extra lookout

B Take more satellite fixes

C Monitor the radar display and post a lookout

D Arrange for hand steering

Question 4

Describe the meaning of HRU

A Hydro Relies Unit

B Hyper Release Unit

C Hydrodynamic Release Unit

D Hydrostatic Release Unit

Question 5

You need to alter your course to starboard. What sound signal will you use?

A One short blast

B Two short blasts

C One long blast

D Two long blasts

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