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TOTS 1C-Ship Handling and Characteristics

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  1. Question 1

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

  2. Question 2

    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.

  3. Question 3

    Describe the effect of squat on a vessel in shallow water?
    • It increases the draught, and reduces the steering ability of the vessel.
    • It decreases the draught, and increases the speed of the vessel.
    • It improves the vessel’s steering ability.
    • Squat has no effect in shallow water.

  4. Question 4

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

  5. Question 5

    How could you describe «squat»?
    • The decrease of the draft of your ship.
    • The decrease of the speed and draft of your ship in confined waters.
    • The decrease of the speed of your ship in confined waters.
    • The decrease in the ships under keel clearance.

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TOTS 1C-Ship Handling and Characteristics is a CBT test with 34 questions and verified answers. Common topics include: keel clearance, effect squat, shallow water, anchor, officer, deep, anchorage, watch.

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