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CD0213. Passage planning with ECDIS

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“Seagull CBT — CD0213. Passage planning with ECDIS” contains 93 questions across 1 collection.

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Select which statement best answers the following question. ‘Can ECDIS be used to assist in the assessment of the manoeuvre to avoid collision with another vessel?’

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  • ‘Yes, but not totally, the Collision Regulations take precedent.’✓ Correct answer
  • ‘Yes, action can be taken just by watching the track of the other vessel.’
  • ‘No because it cannot give target information on CPA and TCPA.’
  • ‘No, it should not be used at all; the IMO Collision Regulations should be followed.’
Which statement best describes why it is important to display all information when passage planning with a vector chart?

One correct answer

  • It is important because in the base or standard layer some objects will not be visible on the chart.✓ Correct answer
  • It is not important as the chart detail is always there to see.
  • It is important because as waypoints are entered an alarm will sound if one is on top of a symbol.
  • It is important because it is interesting to see what the vessel will be passing.
Select the option which best describes how sleeping AIS targets on the ECDIS are shown.

One correct answer

  • Blue triangles.✓ Correct answer
  • Green circles.
  • Orange triangles.
  • Orange circles.
Select which option best answers this question. ‘Is there one disadvantage with passage planning on an ECDIS?’

One correct answer

  • Yes the view of the chart is not as big as the paper chart.✓ Correct answer
  • Yes there is because the process is totally different to paper charts.
  • No there is not because all the appraisal information the planner needs is on the ECDIS.
  • No there is not because it saves the bridge team lots of time.
Select the statement which best describes why on the Seagull ECDIS Simulator or a real ECDIS the North up TM button is highlighted in yellow.

One correct answer

  • It is an ECDIS indication.✓ Correct answer
  • It was a mistake and should be grey.
  • It is a warning to the operator.
  • The ECDIS shows this as an alarm.

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