Steer a vessel assignment 2

STEER A VESSEL ASSIGNMENT 2 – WATCHKEEPING ............NAME: _________________

These assignments assess your practical understanding of the content of the Workbook.
Manage & maintain a navigational watch on board vessels to 80 m
Manoeuvre a vessel up to 24 metres within near coastal waters

Question 1. Define the meaning of Rule 5, Lookout, described within the Collision Regulations.

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Question 2. List five considerations in determining the manning level of a navigational watch.

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Question 3. Describe the duties of the relieving watchkeeper when taking over the watch.

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Question 4. What are standing orders.

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Question 5. Explain the Automatic pilot controls of:

Rudder _________________________________________________________

Bias or Trim _________________________________________________________

Sensitivity ________________________________________________________

Question 6. Explain the procedure in changing from manual steering to automatic pilot.

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