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CD0217. Voyage planning, Pilotage and berthing

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“Seagull CBT — CD0217. Voyage planning, Pilotage and berthing” contains 19 questions across 1 collection.

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When Voyage Planning, should the primary method of navigation always be the GPS?

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  • No, it depends on the location and circumstances.✓ Correct answer
  • Yes, because GPS provides positions in the middle of the ocean.
  • Yes, because the GPS is accurate within a few metres.
  • No, visual positions should always be the primary method to fix the vessel’s position.
What should be done if a deviation creates considerable time delays?

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  • All subsequent waypoint ETAs should be adjusted accordingly.✓ Correct answer
  • The vessel should be brought back onto its intended track.
  • The vessel’s speed should be increased.
  • The closest VTS should be informed.
Why should the echo sounder be frequently used in shallow waters?

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  • To provide a useful position line when crossing a particular depth contour.✓ Correct answer
  • To warn the navigator of possible squat.
  • Because it is an international requirement.
  • To cross-check the position of underwater obstructions with the chart in use.
When executing a Voyage Plan, what would be the significance to the OOW when the predicted time at a way point is significantly different to the actual time arriving at that position?

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  • The OOW should treat it as a warning something may be wrong.✓ Correct answer
  • It indicates that the Voyage Plan is incorrect.
  • The OOW would consider altering the time at the next waypoint to correct the time difference.
  • It could be ignored as the Voyage Plan would have been constructed a long time before it was executed.
Which one of the given options is correct in relation to following a Voyage Plan when a pilot is on board the vessel?

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  • The Voyage plan may be adjusted by the pilot with the agreement of the Master.✓ Correct answer
  • The Voyage Plan should not require any adjustments when the pilot boards the vessel.
  • A Voyage plan is not required when a pilot is on board as he is very familiar with this part of the voyage.
  • The pilot normally will make minor adjustments to the original Voyage plan independently as he navigates within the pilotage area.

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