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TOTS 1A-Passage Planning and Navigation

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  1. Question 1

    During appraisal what sources should the Navigating Officer use to gain information?
    • From official sources approved by Company regulations.
    • From every available source.
    • From official sources approved by the relevant Hydrographic Office.
    • From sources agreed by the Master.

  2. Question 2

    If a vessel is fitted with an unapproved electronic chart system, how can it be used in Passage Planning?
    • It should not be used for Passage Planning.
    • Any electronic chart system can be used with confidence, even if it has not been officially approved.
    • It can be used fully, but positions must be plotted on a paper chart.
    • It can be used in the appraisal, but this must then be checked by another method.

  3. Question 3

    If, during the Appraisal it is realised that one or more up to date charts at the best possible scale are not available on board, what action should be taken?
    • Cancelled charts can be used with caution.
    • The next best scale charts should be used.
    • The route should be changed to use only acceptable charts.
    • The necessary charts should be requisitioned.

  4. Question 4

    What actions must the vessel be able to safely take at the abort point?
    • Turn around, stop in safe water, or anchor.
    • Pick up the Pilot, providing a lee if necessary.
    • Reduce speed to minimum steerage way.
    • Test the main engine ahead and astern.

  5. Question 5

    What are the four stages of Passage Planning?
    • Appraisal, preparation, approval, execution.
    • Appraisal, planning, execution, monitoring.
    • Pilotage outwards, sea passage, anchoring, pilotage inwards.
    • Planning on paper, preparing the route on the charts, discussion with the Master, correction of any errors.

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TOTS 1A-Passage Planning and Navigation is a CBT test with 18 questions and verified answers. Common topics include: passage, appraisal, charts, term, information, chart, abort, point.

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