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NAVIGATION SAFETY

061/4

January 2004

Revised 03 March 2004

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This examination is intended to measure your understanding of the content of the

International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea, 1972 with
Canadian Modifications (Colregs) and the amendments thereto, and Section
A-VIII/2 of the STCW 95 Code. All answers are to be considered in terms of the
text of the aforementioned publications.

2. Duration of this examination is 1 1/2 hours. All questions carry 1 mark and the
pass mark for this examination is 70%.

3. All examination booklets and answer cards are to be returned on completion of

the examination.

4. Each candidate's name is to appear in block capitals on the left hand side of the
answer card, followed by the booklet number and the date of the examination.

5. Candidates are to indicate answers by darkening each appropriate box on the

answer card with an H.B. pencil. Do not circle or mark the responses with an x or
fold the card. Make sure the number of the question that you are answering
corresponds to the number on the answer sheet.

6. Read each question carefully and select the most appropriate answer.

7. EXAMPLE

13. Which is the furthest east of the following Canadian Provinces?

1. Nova Scotia
2. Newfoundland
3. Quebec
4. P.E.I.

The correct response is # 2 Newfoundland and so the second box in

question # 13 would be pencil darkened on the answer card.

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1. In the “Interpretation” section of the Colregs the term “barge” includes a non-self propelled:

1. pile driver
2. hopper
3. house boat
4. all of the above.

2. According to the “Application” section of the Colregs, in the event of an inconsistency between
the Rules and the “Canadian Modifications”, which shall prevail?

1. the “Canadian Modifications”

2. the International Rules
3. the “Canadian Modifications” for vessels registered in Canada
4. the International Rules for non-Canadian vessels.

3. In the “Application” section of the International Rules, the Rules are stated to apply to all:

1. vessels
2. vessels on the high seas
3. vessels on the high seas and all waters connected therewith
4. vessels on the high seas and all waters connected therewith navigable by seagoing
vessels.

4. The term “vessel engaged in fishing” means a vessel which:

1. due to the nature of her work is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel
2. due to her exceptional circumstances is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel
3. is fishing with nets, lines, trawls or other fishing apparatus which restrict her
manoeuvrability
4. is fishing with trolling lines and is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel.

5. A vessel is “underway” when it is:

1. not aground
2. not at anchor
3. not made fast to the shore
4. all of the above

6. Which of the following does not fall within the definition of a cause of restricted visibility?

1. fog
2. falling snow
3. background light from shore lights
4. sandstorms.

7. Every vessel shall maintain a proper lookout by:

1. visual means
2. sight and hearing
3. visual and electronic means
4. sight and hearing and all available means appropriate in the prevailing conditions.

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8. Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that:

1. the OOW can adopt safe practices for navigation

2. the OOW can take proper and effective action to avoid collision
3. the vessel’s wake does not create a hazard for small recreational vessels
4. other vessels have sufficient time to plot her movements by radar.

9. In assessing risk of collision, assumptions shall not be made on the basis of scanty information,
especially scanty:

1. radar information
2. visual information
3. information derived from VHF radio
4. information derived from fog signals.

10. In determining if risk of collision exists it may be necessary to allow more time to assess a
situation. According to the Colregs this might be achieved by:

1. taking a round turn to starboard

2. taking all way off
3. taking a round turn to port
4. calling the other vessel on VHF radio and requesting that the vessel reduces speed.

11. In the waters of the Great Lakes Basin a deep draft vessel is navigating in a narrow channel and
has a power driven vessel on a steady compass bearing crossing from starboard to port as
illustrated. The deep draft vessel is in doubt of the others intentions and shall:

1. sound two short blasts for a port to port passing

2. reduce speed to bare steerage way
3. sound at least five short and rapid blasts on the whistle
4. take all way off.

12. In narrow channels certain vessels are required not to impede the passage of vessels which can
safely navigate only within the narrow channel. These vessels include:

1. sailing vessels
2. vessels engaged in fishing
3. power driven vessels of less than 20 metres in length
4. all of the above.

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13. In the Canadian waters of a fairway in the Great Lakes Basin, two power driven vessels are
meeting as illustrated. Vessel “A” sounds two short blasts on the whistle. Vessel “B” should sound:

1. one short blast

2. two short blasts
3. one prolonged, one short, one prolonged and one short blast in that order
4. two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast.

14. A power driven vessel is following a traffic lane in a “Traffic Separation Scheme” and is
overtaking a vessel engaged in fishing. According to the Colregs:

1. the power driven vessel shall keep out of the way of the vessel engaged in fishing
2. the power driven vessel is an overtaking vessel and must keep out of the way of the
vessel being overtaken
3. the vessel engaged in fishing shall not impede the passage of any vessel following a
traffic lane and should take action to keep clear
4. the power driven vessel shall make the appropriate whistle signals to indicate the side on
which it intends to pass.

15. The Canadian Modifications require a power driven vessel to use the route within a traffic
separation scheme by which it can safely proceed to its destination if it is more than:

1. 350 gross tons

2. 500 gross tons
3. 20 metres in length
4. 24 metres in length.

16. The Canadian Modifications require, where practicable, that a vessel making a transatlantic
voyage, avoid crossing the Grand Banks of Newfoundland:

1. during the Winter North Atlantic season

2. during periods of restricted visibility
3. north of latitude 43o north
4. when icebergs are reported.

17. A vessel shall be deemed to be overtaking when coming up with another vessel from a direction:

1. more than 22.5o abaft her beam

2. abaft her beam
3. such, that at night, she cannot see the sternlight
4. not less than 90o from right ahead.

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18. Sailing vessel “A” is motor sailing with the wind on her starboard beam when she sights another
sailing vessel, vessel “B”, right ahead on a reciprocal course. The Colregs require that:

1. sailing vessel “B”, having the wind on the port side, keeps out of the way of sailing
vessel “A”
2. sailing vessel “A” is also under power and keeps out of the way of sailing vessel “B”
3. as they are meeting head on, each vessel alters course to starboard
4. sailing vessel “A” is a power driven vessel and must alter course to starboard.

19. Under the Canadian Modifications a barge anchored in a recognized mooring area:

1. carries the anchor lights for a vessel of its length

2. may carry two all round white lights at equal heights above the water, one at each end of
the barge
3. is not required to exhibit any light
4. any of the above.

20. In the illustration below, vessel “B” is shown in three successive positions relative to vessel “A”.
At the third position there is risk of collision. The action required by the Colregs is:

1. vessel “A” keeps out of the way of the crossing vessel on her starboard bow
2. vessel “B” remains an overtaking vessel and keeps clear of vessel “A”
3. vessel “B” sounds at least five short and rapid blasts on the whistle to indicate that she
does not understand the intentions of vessel “A”
4. vessel “A” sounds three short blasts on the whistle and operates astern propulsion to take
all way off.

21. In patches of restricted visibility the OOW of a power driven vessel sights the vessel illustrated
below right ahead. The action required by the Colregs is:

1. each vessel alters course to starboard

2. the first vessel to sight the other alters course to starboard
3. each vessel alters course to port
4. the head on rule does not apply due to the restricted visibility.

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22. The OOW of a power driven vessel sights the vessel illustrated below right ahead. The action
required by the Colregs is:

1. each vessel alters course to starboard

2. the power driven vessel alters course to starboard
3. the power driven vessel alters course to port
4. the power driven vessel keeps out of the way of the vessel ahead.

23. A vessel is towing an inconspicuous, partly submerged object and the length of the tow is 225
metres. How many day shapes would be shown by the tug and its tow?

1. one diamond on the tug and one diamond on the tow

2. one diamond on the tug and two diamonds on the tow, one forward and one aft
3. one diamond on the tug and three diamonds on the tow, one forward, one aft and one at
the middle of the length
4. one diamond on the tug.

24. Two power driven vessels are meeting so as to involve risk of collision, as illustrated below. The
Colregs require vessel “A” to:

1. alter course to starboard to pass astern of vessel “B”

2. reduce speed and allow vessel “B” to pass ahead
3. take early and substantial action to keep clear of vessel “B”
4. maintain its course and speed.

25. A power driven vessel and a tug and tow are meeting so as to involve risk of collision, as
illustrated below. The Colregs require the tug and tow to:

1. take early and substantial action to keep clear of the power driven vessel
2. maintain its course and speed
3. reduce speed and allow the other vessel to pass ahead
4. alter course to starboard to pass astern of the other vessel.

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26. Power driven vessel “A” sights a vessel engaged in fishing 30o on the port bow. The compass
bearing remains constant and the range is reducing. Vessel “A” should:

1. maintain course and speed while carefully watching the compass bearing of the fishing
vessel
2. keep clear of the vessel engaged in fishing
3. make an early and substantial alteration of course to port
4. sound three short blasts on the whistle, operate astern propulsion and take all way off the
vessel.

27. A sailing vessel sights the vessel illustrated below right ahead. The sailing vessel should:

1. alter course to starboard

2. maintain course and speed
3. keep clear of the vessel ahead
4. pass on the windward side of the vessel ahead.

28. A sailing vessel and a vessel engaged in fishing are proceeding in such directions so as to involve
risk of collision. The Colregs require that:

1. the vessel engaged in fishing keeps out of the way of the sailing vessel
2. the vessel engaged in fishing, so far as possible, keeps out of the way of the sailing vessel
3. the sailing vessel keeps out of the way of the vessel engaged in fishing
4. the sailing vessel, so far as possible, keeps out of the way of the vessel engaged in
fishing.

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29. The illustration below is a relative, stabilized plot of a target. The visibility is restricted and the
vessels are not in sight of one another. In these circumstances the Colregs require that the plotting
vessel shall:

1. be proceeding at a safe speed

2. determine if risk of collision exists
3. take avoiding action in ample time
4. comply with all of the above.

30. The illustration below is a relative, stabilized plot of a target. The visibility is restricted and the
vessels are not in sight of one another. The Colregs require that, in order to avoid collision, the
plotting vessel shall:

1. not alter course towards a vessel abeam or abaft the beam

2. reduce her speed to the minimum at which she can be kept on her course
3. avoid an alteration of course to port
4. maintain her course and speed as the other vessel is overtaking.

31. A masthead light is defined as a ___________ light, showing an unbroken light over an arc of the
horizon of ______degrees and so fixed as to show the light from right ahead to ________degrees
abaft the beam on either side of the vessel.

1. white; 135o; 67.5o

2. white; 225o; 22.5o
3. yellow; 225o; 67.5o
4. white; 112.5o; 22.5o.

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32. A sternlight is defined as a white light placed _________________ showing an unbroken light
over an arc of the horizon of ______ and so fixed as to show the light _____ from right aft on each
side of the vessel.

1. at the stern; 135o; 22.5o

2. at the stern; 135o; 67.5o
3. as nearly as practicable at the stern; 135o; 67.5o
4. as nearly as practicable at the stern; 135o; 22.5o.

33. Under the Canadian Modifications a “special flashing light” means a _______light flashing at
regular intervals of ________flashes per minute.

1. white; 50 – 70
2. white; 120
3. white; 120 or more
4. yellow, 50 – 70.

34. In a vessel of 50 metres or more in length the minimum visible range of the sidelights is:

1. 1 nm.
2. 2nm.
3. 3nm.
4. 6nm.

35. In a vessel of 30 metres in length the minimum visible range of the masthead light is:

1. 6 nm.
2. 5 nm.
3. 3 nm.
4. 2 nm.

36. An inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel or object being towed carries one or more ______
lights which are visible ____________ for a minimum distance of _______ miles.

1. white; all around; 5 nm.

2. yellow; all around; 3 nm.
3. white; all around; 3 nm.
4. yellow; 225o, 3 nm.

37. The lights shown below indicate a power driven vessel:

1. a power driven vessel underway and not making way through the water
2. a power driven vessel of over 50m in length
3. a power driven vessel of less than 50m in length
4. all of the above

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38. The lights shown below indicate a power driven vessel:

1. of less than 10 metres under way

2. of less than 20 metres under way and making way
3. of less than 50 metres under way
4. at anchor

39. The lights shown below indicate:

1. an air cushion vessel operating in the non-displacement mode

2. an air cushion vessel operating in the displacement mode
3. a seaplane on the water
4. a hydrofoil under way.

40. The lights illustrated below indicate:

1. a vessel of less than 50 metres in length towing, length of tow exceeds 200 metres, under
way
2. a vessel of more than 50 metres in length towing, length of tow exceeds 200 metres
3. a vessel of less than 50 metres in length towing, length of tow exceeds 200 metres,
making way through the water and unable to deviate from her course.
4. a vessel pushing two vessels ahead.

41. The lights shown below indicate a vessel engaged in towing:

1. over 50 metres in length, length of tow over 200 metres, under way and making way
2. length of tow over 200 metres, under way
3. over 50 metres in length, length of tow under 200 metres, under way
4. under 50 metres in length, length of tow under 200 metres, under way.

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42. In the waters of the Great Lakes Basin the lights shown below indicate a vessel engaged in:

1. towing
2. pushing ahead or alongside
3. seine net fishing
4. underwater operations.

43. In the waters of the Great Lakes Basin, showing a special flashing light, as shown below,
indicate:

1. an inconspicuous, partly submerged object being towed

2. a barge being towed
3. an air cushion vessel in the non-displacement mode, over 50 metres in length
4. a vessel being pushed ahead.

44. Under the Canadian Modifications the lights shown below indicate a vessel engaged in towing:

1. two or more barges grouped together, length of group over 100 metres, length of tow
over200 metres
2. three barges, length of tow over 200 metres
3. one barge, length of barge over 100 metres, length of tow over 200 metres
4. an inconspicuous, partly submerged object over 25 metres in breadth.

45. The lights shown below indicate a sailing vessel:

1. aground
2. at anchor
3. underway
4. engaged in fishing.

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46. The lights shown below indicate a vessel engaged in:

1. trawling, under way and not making way through the water
2. trawling, under way and making way
3. fishing other than trawling, under way and making way
4. fishing other than trawling, under way.

47. The lights shown below indicate a vessel engaged in fishing, other than trawling, gear extending
more than 150 metres horizontally from the vessel:

1. under way
2. under way and making way
3. at anchor or under way but not making way
4. at anchor.

48. The lights shown below indicate a vessel:

1. on pilotage duty, under way and making way

2. engaged in fishing with trolling lines
3. engaged in fishing, other than trawling
4. engaged in fishing, other than trawling, under way and making way.

49. The lights illustrated below are shown by a trawler, 25 metres in length, fishing in close proximity
to other vessels engaged in fishing. The lights indicate that the vessel is:

1. fast by its gear to an obstruction

2. not under command
3. shooting nets
4. hauling nets.

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50. The lights shown below indicate a vessel:

1. engaged in trawling, its gear fast to an obstruction

2. not under command, under way
3. not under command, under way and making way
4. laying a submarine cable.

51. The lights shown below indicate a vessel:

1. laying a submarine cable

2. engaged in replenishment at sea
3. servicing an aid to navigation
4. any of the above.

52. The lights shown below indicate:

1. a vessel over 50 metres in length, restricted in its ability to manoeuvre, under way and not
making way through the water
2. a vessel restricted in its ability to manoeuvre, under way and making way
3. a vessel not under command
4. a vessel aground

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53. The lights shown below indicate a vessel engaged in mine clearance operations:

1. not under command

2. over 50 metres in length and not making way through the water
3. under way
4. at anchor.

54. The lights shown below indicate:

1. a pilot vessel on pilotage duty while at anchor

2. a pilot vessel under way and making way
3. a vessel fishing with gear extending more than 150 metres horizontally from the vessel
4. a vessel engaged in fishing, hauling nets.

55. The lights shown below indicate a vessel:

1. over 200 metres in length at anchor

2. over 100 metres in length at anchor
3. over 50 metres in length at anchor
4. all of the above

56. The lights shown below indicate a vessel:

1. at anchor with fishing gear fast to an obstruction

2. not under command at anchor
3. under 50 metres in length aground
4. aground.

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57. At night two sailing vessels are proceeding as illustrated below. Vessel “A” notes that the compass
bearing of vessel “B” is constant and the range is decreasing. Vessel “A” should:

1. maintain course and speed as the other vessel is to windward

2. maintain course and speed as the other vessel is crossing from port to starboard
3. keep out of the way of the other vessel as, at night, vessel “A” cannot determine with
certainty whether the other vessel has the wind on the port or starboard side
4. sound at least five short and rapid blasts on the whistle.

58. Which of the diagrams shown below illustrates the “head-on” situation described in the
Colregs?

1. 1.
2. 1. & 4.
3. 1., 2. & 3.
4. 1., 2., 3. & 4.

59. Which of the following day shapes are exhibited by a 25 metre sailing vessel proceeding under sail
when also being propelled by machinery?

60. Which of the following day shapes is/are exhibited by a vessel aground?

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61. The day shapes below indicate a vessel

1. engaged in underwater operations

2. towing a vessel engaged in underwater operations
3. towing and having severe difficulty with the tow
4. towing, length of tow over 200 metres, having severe difficulty with the tow.

62. Which of the following day shapes is/are exhibited by a vessel restricted in its ability to
manoeuvre?

63. A vessel engaged in fishing, other than trawling, with gear extending more than 150 metres
horizontally from the vessel would show which of the day shapes illustrated below?

64. A vessel constrained by its draft would show which of the day shapes illustrated below?

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65. A vessel engaged in underwater operations while at anchor would show which of the day shapes
illustrated below?

66. A vessel of 125 metres in length shall be provided with which of the following equipment for
sound signals?

1. a whistle
2. a whistle and a bell
3. a whistle, bell and foghorn
4. a whistle, bell and gong.

67. The term “short blast” means a blast of:

1. less than one second

2. one second
3. about one second
4. two seconds.

68. The term “prolonged blast” means a blast of:

1. about four seconds

2. four seconds
3. four to six seconds
4. six seconds.

69. The term “rapid blasts” means short blasts at intervals of:

1. less than one second

2. one second
3. about one second
4. the term is not defined in the Colregs.

70. One of two sailing vessels is about to alter course to starboard to keep out of the way of the other.
The vessel altering course:

1. is not required to make a manoeuvring signal

2. should sound one short blast on the whistle to indicate an alteration of course to starboard
3. should sound one short blast on the whistle to indicate its intention of leaving the other
vessel on its port side
4. should sound one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts on the whistle.

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71. In the waters of the Great Lakes Basin two power driven vessels are meeting on reciprocal courses
and will pass at a distance of four cables as shown below. Vessel “A” sounds two short blasts.
What is the correct response from vessel “B”?

1. no response is necessary from “B”

2. one short blast
3. two short blasts
4. two short blasts and take the necessary steps to effect a safe passing.

72. In the waters of the Great Lakes Basin two power driven vessels are in sight of one another in a
narrow channel. Vessel “A” intends to overtake vessel “B” on vessel “B”s port side and sounds
two short blasts on the whistle. What is the correct response from vessel “B” if she believes this to
be a dangerous manoeuvre?

1. one short blast on the whistle

2. vessel “B” should not respond to the two blast signal
3. at least five short and rapid blasts on the whistle
4. five short blasts on the whistle.

73. According to the Canadian Modifications the vessel leaving a berth as shown below, shall give a
warning signal on the whistle of:

1. five short and rapid blasts

2. one prolonged blast
3. three short blasts
4. one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts.

74. In or near an area of restricted visibility a power driven vessel under way but stopped and making
no way through the water shall sound:

1. one prolonged blast

2. two prolonged blasts
3. a rapid ringing of the bell
4. two prolonged blasts with an interval of about two seconds between them.

75. The whistle signals given by a power driven vessel under way and making way in or near an area
of restricted visibility are made at intervals of:

1. not less than one minute

2. not more than one minute
3. not more than two minutes
4. not less than two minutes.

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76. In an area of restricted visibility a whistle signal of one prolonged blast followed by two shot
blasts is heard. This could indicate the presence of:

1. a sailing vessel
2. a vessel engaged in fishing
3. a vessel not under command
4. any of the above.

77. The whistle signal given in restricted visibility by a vessel engaged in towing is repeated at
intervals of:

1. not less than one minute

2. not more than one minute
3. not more than two minutes
4. not less than two minutes.

78. In an area of restricted visibility, a vessel of 25 metres in length, engaged in fishing while at
anchor, shall:

1. ring the bell rapidly for about five seconds at intervals of not more than two minutes
2. sound one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts on the whistle at intervals of not
more than two minutes
3. sound one short blast followed by one prolonged blast followed by one short blast on the
whistle at intervals of not more than two minutes
4. make some efficient sound signal at intervals of not more than two minutes to give
warning of her presence.

79. In an area of restricted visibility a whistle signal of two prolonged blasts is heard. About ten
seconds later a whistle signal of four short blasts is heard from the same direction. These signals
indicate the presence of:

1. a vessel engaged in underwater operations, under way and making way

2. a vessel engaged in fishing with its gear fast to an obstruction
3. a vessel constrained by its draft, under way and making way
4. a pilot vessel on pilotage duty, under way but not making way.

80. In an area of restricted visibility, a vessel 180 metres in length, when aground, shall give the bell
and gong signals for a vessel at anchor and:

1. precede and follow the rapid ringing of the bell with three distinct strokes on the bell
2. precede and follow the ringing of the gong with three distinct strokes on the bell
3. precede the rapid ringing of the bell with three distinct strokes on the bell and follow the
ringing of the gong with three distinct strokes on the bell
4. precede and follow the rapid ringing of the bell with three distinct strokes of the gong.

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The questions which follow are based on the content of the “Additional Canadian Provisions”.

81. In the Canadian waters of a roadstead or river, a vessel flying the international code flag illustrated
below is indicating that the vessel:

1. has a pilot on board

2. is carrying dangerous goods
3. is in distress and in need of assistance
4. is engaged in pair trawling.

82. The Additional Canadian Provisions require vessels of less than 20 metres or vessels constructed
primarily of non-metallic materials to be equipped with a passive radar reflector. These
requirements do not apply where:

1. the vessel operates in limited traffic conditions

2. compliance is not essential for the safety of the vessel
3. the small size of the vessel makes compliance impracticable
4. all of the above.

83. The approved radar reflector required by the Additional Canadian Provisions shall comply with
which of the following provisions:

1. have an equivalent echoing area of 10 square metres

2. be positioned and painted to be visually prominent
3. be responsive to a radar frequency of 3 GHz
4. be suspended at a height of not less than 4 metres above the hull.

84. The name, identification letters or numerals required to be shown by an exploration or exploitation
vessel shall be:

1. black
2. not less than 2 metres in height
3. displayed on a white background
4. all of the above.

85. An exploration or exploitation vessel, when stationary and engaged in drilling or production
operations shall exhibit a white light or series of white lights which:

1. flash the morse letter “D” at intervals of not more than 15 seconds
2. be visible all round the horizon at a nominal range of 10 miles
3. be exhibited from 15 minutes before sunset until sunrise and at all times when the
visibility in any direction is 2 miles or less
4. be installed at a height above the water of not less than 10 metres.

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86. An exploration or exploitation vessel, when stationary and engaged in drilling or production
operations shall be equipped with a sound signalling appliance that:

1. when operating emits a rhythmic blast corresponding to the morse letter “U: every 30
seconds
2. has a usual range of at least 3 miles
3. is installed above the water at a height of not less than 10 metres
4. is operated whenever the visibility in any direction is less than 3 miles.

87. Every ODAS that is designed to operate while floating with part of its structure extending above
the water shall:

1. have a topmark consisting of a black “X” shape

2. exhibit a white light visible at a minimum range of 10 miles
3. be coloured yellow
4. be equipped with an appliance which emits a sound signal at intervals of not more than
30 seconds.

88. A “government ship” is defined as:

1. a ship or vessel that is owned by and in the service of Her Majesty in right of Canada
2. any ship that is owned or operated by a federal police force
3. any ship that is owned or operated by a municipal police force
4. all of the above.

The questions which follow are based on the contents of Annex 1 to Annex IV.

89. The vertical separation of masthead lights of power driven vessels shall be such that in all normal
conditions of trim the after light shall be seen over and separate from the forward light, at a
distance from the stem when viewed from sea level of:

1. 200 metres
2. 500 metres
3. 1000 metres
4. 1500 metres

90. The masthead light of a power driven vessel of 12 metres but less than 20 metres in length shall be
placed at a height of 2.5 metres:

1. above the water

2. above the gunwhale
3. above the hull
4. below the sidelights.

91. The single masthead light carried by a power driven vessel 30 metres in length shall be exhibited:

1. not more than one quarter of the length from the stem
2. forward of amidships
3. as far forward as practicable
4. where it can best be seen.

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92. In the waters of the Great Lakes Basin, where two masthead lights are prescribed for a power
driven vessel:

1. the horizontal distance between them shall be not less than one half of the length of the
vessel
2. the distance between the lights need not be more than 50 metres
3. the forward light shall be placed not more than one quarter of the length of the vessel
from the stem
4. the after light shall be placed not more than one quarter of the length of the vessel from
the stern.

The following questions are based on the contents of Section A-VIII/2 of the STCW 95 Code.

93. The composition of the watch shall be:

1. the Officer of the Watch (OOW) only

2. the OOW and one seaman
3. the OOW and one qualified Bridge Watchman
4. at all times adequate and appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions.

94. The watchkeeping system shall be such that the efficiency of the watchkeeping officers and
watchkeeping ratings is not impaired by:

1. hunger due to poor scheduling of meals

2. ship maintenance activities occurring in the vicinity of the navigation bridge
3. fatigue
4. having to attend to non-watchkeeping duties.

95. The OOW shall:

1. only leave the bridge for short periods when it is safe to do so

2. call the next senior officer if in doubt as to what action to take in the interests of safety
3. keep a proper record of the movements and activities during the watch relating to the
navigation of the ship
4. hand over responsibility for the safe navigation of the ship to the Master on the Master’s
arrival on the bridge.

96. The OOW may be the sole lookout in daylight provided that:

1. the situation has been carefully assessed and it has been established without doubt, taking
into account all relevant factors, that it is safe to do so
2. the OOW has demonstrated skill in the use of ARPA
3. the OOW can quickly change over from automatic to manual steering on the near
approach of another vessel
4. the Vessel Traffic Management system for the area is not reporting opposing traffic.

97. At the change of the watch the relieving officer finds the OOW altering course to avoid a close
quarters situation with another vessel. The relieving officer should:

1. take over the watch and complete the manoeuvre

2. take over the watch and complete the manoeuvre under the supervision of the previous
OOW
3. not take over the watch until the manoeuvre is completed
4. call the Master.

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98. When restricted visibility is encountered, the first responsibility of the OOW is to comply with the
relevant rules of the applicable regulations for preventing collisions at sea, with particular
reference to:

1. proceeding at a safe speed

2. exhibiting navigation lights
3. making the appropriate sound signals
4. all of the above.

99. When lying at a berth with a large rise and fall of the tide, which of the following will require
special attention from the OOW?

1. water levels in tanks and bilges

2. making rounds to ensure that no part of the ship hangs up on the berth
3. the condition and fastening of the mooring lines
4. the plumb of the ship’s cargo gear.

100. The Code states that for a vessel in port the OOW should be aware of the state of stability of the
vessel:

1. if storm force winds are forecast and the vessel has to put to sea
2. in the event of fire on board he can advise the fire department how much water can be
pumped into the vessel without making her unstable
3. in the event of the vessel taking the ground on a falling tide
4. to satisfy local rules.

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