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TOTS 1A-Heavy Weather Navigation

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  1. Question 1

    If the vessel is in port, what is the best option if a tropical cyclone is passing within 80 nautical miles or so?
    • The best option is to stay alongside the well fendered berth that is on the lee-side of the wind.
    • The best option is to sail out to sea in time to avoid the worst of the storm.
    • The best option is to stay at anchorage and make the vessel as heavy as possible by adding as much full ballast as possible.
    • The best option is to stay in sheltered waters, and, if possible, on special moorings.

  2. Question 2

    In relation to navigating in ice conditions, the term beset means that the ship has found itself in a position where it is surrounded by ice and is unable to move. True or False?
    • True.
    • False.

  3. Question 3

    The vessel is in port and is due to sail in a few hours, however severe weather is forecast that may endanger the vessel. What should the Master do?
    • Based on risk assessment, the Master should make the decision on whether the vessel is in a «Go» or «No Go» situation and therefore determine if the ship should sail or remain in port.
    • The Master should call the company’s operator for advice and further instruction.
    • The Master should evaluate the weather conditions and try to solve the problem without causing a commercial delay for the vessel.
    • The Master should make the decision based on available weather reports/forecasts and then wait for the company’s advice.

  4. Question 4

    What action should you take if you find yourself within the dangerous semi-circle of a tropical storm in the Southern hemisphere and the wind is backing?
    • You should bring the wind on to the port quarter and proceed with all available speed turning to starboard as the wind changes direction.
    • You should put the wind on the port quarter and proceed as fast as possible in a southerly direction.
    • You should put the wind on the port bow and proceed at full available speed, altering the course to port as the wind backs.
    • You should put the wind on the starboard quarter and proceed as fast as possible in a northerly direction.

  5. Question 5

    What are the characteristics of «trade winds» in the Southern hemisphere?
    • They have a north-easterly direction and a steady average wind speed of force 4 to 5.
    • They have a north-easterly direction and mainly a variable wind speed of above force 6.
    • They have a south-easterly direction and a steady average wind speed of force 4 to 5.
    • They have a south-easterly direction and mainly a variable wind speed of above force 6.

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TOTS 1A-Heavy Weather Navigation is a CBT test with 36 questions and verified answers. Common topics include: tropical storm, southern hemisphere, heavy weather, ice, term, vicinity, master, dangerous.

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