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Piracy and Armed Robbery I

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  1. Question 1

    By what name are the larger vessels that are used by pirates to extend their operations out into ocean areas generally known? Select ONE of the given options.
    • Mother ships.
    • Support Vessels.
    • Father ships.
    • Control ships.

  2. Question 2

    How is it recommended that deck lighting is used when transiting an area of known piracy activity? Select the TWO best options:
    • It should only be switched on during an emergency.
    • It should be kept switched off at all normal times.
    • It should be used to illuminate all areas of the deck from dusk until dawn.
    • It should be switched on if a small vessel is detected within 1 mile of the vessel.

  3. Question 3

    How should the crew behave if pirates seize control of their vessel? Select the THREE correct answers:
    • Stay calm.
    • Cooperate.
    • Obey instructions.
    • Resist and continue to defend the ship.

  4. Question 4

    If a merchant vessel is successfully hijacked by a small group of pirates, what can normally be anticipated within a short while afterwards? Select ONE of the given options:
    • More pirates will board.
    • The crew will immediately be removed from the vessel.
    • A mother-ship, if used, will make fast to the vessel.
    • The pirates will give the Master a letter claiming ownership of his vessel, to comply with international law.

  5. Question 5

    If a pirate attack is happening on a vessel, which kind of message would the vessel broadcast on the VHF radio? Select the ONE correct answer:
    • Mayday.
    • Pan-Pan.
    • Securite.

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Piracy and Armed Robbery I is a CBT test with 55 questions and verified answers. Common topics include: pirate attack, pirates, merchant, piracy, small, boats, area, against.

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