Question 1
In the execution stage of a Voyage Planning, can the use of Parallel Index lines remove the need to take regular fixes?
- Never.
- Always.
- Sometimes.
- Depends on the location of the vessel.
Voyage Planning, The Sea Passage
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Question 2
What is the favourite method used for position fixing?- GPS positions.
- Visual bearings.
- Positions obtained by radar.
- Dead reckoning.
Question 3
When Voyage Planning and marking the "wheel over" position on the chart, what factors could possibly change the size of the turning circle and need to be considered?- Engine Revolutions, direction and speed of any current and depth of water.
- Speed of ship, direction of any current.
- Speed of vessel, direction and speed of any current and depth of water.
- Direction and speed of any current and depth of water.
Question 4
When Voyage Planning is it possible to be totally reliant on the vessels position as shown on the ECDIS?- No, there should never be total reliance on one method of fixing the ship's position.
- Yes, the modern ECDIS is totally reliable and can be depended upon.
- Yes, because the ECDIS cross references visual bearings and electronic fixes automatically.
- It can only be totally relied upon when the HDOP of the GPS is small.
Question 5
When Voyage Planning why is it important to consider strategic Weather Routeing advice?- Weather Routeing is not normally important to consider, unless on a long trans-ocean voyage.
- The significance of weather routeing is normally only important for passenger ships to ensure a smooth passage for their passengers.
- Weather routeing only requires the Officer of the Watch to carefully monitor the local weather forecasts.
- Weather Routeing can reduce structural stress and damage and reduce fuel consumption.
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