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TOTS 1A-Ship Handling and Characteristics

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  1. Question 1

    A «Williamson Turn», can be used in a Man Overboard situation, what is the first action when executing such a turn?
    • Put the wheel hard over towards the man in the water.
    • Alter course 60 degrees to starboard.
    • Reduce engine speed to Dead Slow Ahead.
    • Stop engines.

  2. Question 2

    At which speed could the ship’s bow (or stern) thruster be mechanically damaged?
    • At a ship’s speed of more than two knots.
    • At a ship’s speed of more than five knots.
    • When the vessel is running astern at a speed of less than two knots.
    • When the vessel is stopped.

  3. Question 3

    At which speed is the bow (or stern) thruster ineffective?
    • At a ship’s speed of more than two knots.
    • At a ship’s speed of more than five knots.
    • When the vessel is running astern at a speed of less than two knots.
    • When the vessel is stopped.

  4. Question 4

    From which direction does the wind have the greatest effect on the vessel’s manoeuvring?
    • On the beam, with the vessel in ballast condition.
    • From right ahead.
    • From right astern.
    • On the quarter, with the vessel in loaded condition.

  5. Question 5

    How long can the main engine be run on critical revolutions?
    • As long as required.
    • As long as the Chief Engineer permits.
    • It should not be run on critical revolutions at all.
    • Long enough for the transfer from one speed setting to another.

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TOTS 1A-Ship Handling and Characteristics is a CBT test with 32 questions and verified answers. Common topics include: keel clearance, deep water, anchor, anchorage, turn, approach, sea, port.

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