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CD7040. TOTS 1C-Ship Handling and Characteristics

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“Seagull CBT — CD7040. TOTS 1C-Ship Handling and Characteristics” contains 34 questions across 1 collection.

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What should be undertaken before you switch from sea to manoeuvring speed?

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  • Give one-hour notice to the engine room before requesting them to slow down from Sea to Manoeuvring Speed.✓ Correct answer
  • Check the length of the remaining voyage before commencing to manoeuvring.
  • Check the ship's ETA.
  • Inform the Master and the Pilot.
What data can be found on a ship's Manoeuvring Poster?

One correct answer

  • Turning circles in the ballast and loaded conditions.✓ Correct answer
  • Emergency contact numbers for CSO.
  • Blind sectors for RADARs.
  • All three answers.
How should you secure the anchor cable when your vessel is anchored?

One correct answer

  • By using the cable stopper and windlass brake, with slight slack on the cable between the stopper and the brake.✓ Correct answer
  • By using lashing wires and the brake.
  • By using the anchor windlass brake and leaving the motor in gear.
  • By using the cable stopper.
Where is the best place to anchor in a crowded anchorage?

One correct answer

  • At the edge of the anchorage.✓ Correct answer
  • In the fairway entrance.
  • In the centre of the crowded anchorage.
  • In the deepest part of the crowded anchorage.
What action should be avoided during the approach to the anchorage?

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  • Crossing in front of an anchored vessel at short distance.✓ Correct answer
  • Passing behind an anchored vessel at short distance and slow speed.
  • Passing behind another vessel that is manoeuvring towards anchorage.
  • All three answers.

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