Marina Exam Reviewer: When evacuating a seaman by helicopter lift, which statement is TRUE?

Marina Exam Reviewer When evacuating a seaman by helicopter lift, which statement is TRUE?  A. The litter should not be touched until it has been grounded.  B. The vessel should be slowed to bare steerageway.  C. If the hoist is at the stern, booms extending...

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Marina Exam Reviewer Practice Test (57)

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Marina Board Exam: Which of the following statements about transmitting distress messages by radiotelephone is INCORRECT?

Marina Board Exam  Which of the following statements about transmitting distress messages by radiotelephone is INCORRECT?  A. It is advisable to follow a distress message on 2182 kHz by two dashes of 10 to 15 seconds duration.  B. If no answer is received...

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Marina Exam Reviewer: Which communications functions must all vessels be capable of performing under GMDSS as defined by the International Maritime Organization?

Marina Exam Reviewer  Which communications functions must all vessels be capable of performing under GMDSS as defined by the International Maritime Organization?  A. All communications possible within the International Safety-NET service  B. Radio direction...

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Marina Exam Reviewer Practice Test (56)

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Marina Exam Reviewer Practice Test (55)

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Marina Exam Reviewer: If for any reason it is necessary to abandon ship while far out at sea it is important that the crew members should:

If for any reason it is necessary to abandon ship while far out at sea it is important that the crew members should:  A. get away from the area because sharks will be attracted to the vessel  B. remain together in the area because rescuers will start searching...

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Marina Exam Reviewer: You are on watch at sea at night, and a fire breaks out in #3 hold. What would you NOT do immediately?

Marina Exam Reviewer You are on watch at sea at night, and a fire breaks out in #3 hold. What would you NOT do immediately?  A. Proceed to the space and inspect the extent of the fire.  B. Shut down the cargo hold ventilation.  C. Sound the fire alarm...

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Marina Exam Reviewer Practice Test (54)

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Marina Exam Reviewer Practice Test (53)

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Marina Exam Reviewer Practice Test (52)

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Marina Exam Reviewer: You are Senior Deck Officer onboard a merchant vessel. During the night you have been in collision with a sail boat. There is no sign of life in the water. What will you do?

Marina Exam Reviewer You are Senior Deck Officer onboard a merchant vessel. During the night you have been in collision with a sail boat. There is no sign of life in the water. What will you do?  A. Alarm the rescue centre and commence searching for any survivals  B....

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Marina Exam Reviewer: A person has just fallen overboard off your starboard side. Which action should you take?

Marina Exam Reviewer A person has just fallen overboard off your starboard side. Which action should you take?  A. Wait until the stern is well clear of the man and then put the rudder over hard port  B. Immediately put the engines astern  C. Immediately...

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Marina Board Exam: ECDIS must give an alarm for which of the following cases?

Marina Board Exam  ECDIS must give an alarm for which of the following cases?  A. When the speed of a dangerous target exceeds a set limit  B. all of the options  C. If the ship is going to reach a critical point on the planned route  D. If the...

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Marina Exam Reviewer Practice Test (51)

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Marina Exam Reviewer: If the ship's bow has penetrated the side of the other ship in a collision it would be safe to:

If the ship's bow has penetrated the side of the other ship in a collision it would be safe to: A. come astern in order to get clear of the other vessel to avoid further damage  B. stay in place in order to plug the hole on the other vessel  C. communicate with...

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Marina Exam Reviewer Practice Test (50)

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Marina Board Exam: The Scharnow turn should be used in a man overboard situation only when?

Marina Board Exam  The Scharnow turn should be used in a man overboard situation only when?  A. There has been sufficient time elapsed since the man went over to complete the maneuver.  B. The vessel has twin screws to assist in making the turn.  C....

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Marina Exam Reviewer: Your vessel has grounded on a bar. What should you do?

Marina Exam Reviewer Your vessel has grounded on a bar. What should you do?  A. If you cannot get clear immediately, lighten the ship by pumping all ballast overboard.  B. Run the engine full astern to keep from being set further onto the bar.  C. all of...

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Marina Exam Reviewer Practice Test (49)

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Marina Exam Reviewer: You are the OOW at sea. During your watch, you collided with a sailing vessel and no sign of life seen in the water. What action would you do?

Marina Exam Reviewer You are the OOW at sea. During your watch, you collided with a sailing vessel and no sign of life seen in the water. What action would you do?  A. Stay calm and instruct your lookout to keep quiet  B. Alarm the rescue coordination center...

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Marina Exam Reviewer Practice Test (48)

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Marina Exam Reviewer: What are the conditions under GMDSS whereby a ship is NOT allowed to depart from any port?

Marina Exam Reviewer What are the conditions under GMDSS whereby a ship is NOT allowed to depart from any port?  A. The vessel is not capable of performing all required distress and safety functions.  B. The vessel is carrying more than the required number of...

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Marina Exam Reviewer: Using VHF 16 What would you say in a SAFETY call and message?

Marina Exam Reviewer Using VHF 16 What would you say in a SAFETY call and message?  A. SECURITE SECURITE SECURITE All stations, all stations, all stations. This is SHIP X, SHIP X, SHIP X. For Navigational Warning listen _ _ (working frequency) This is SHIP X  B....

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Marina Board Exam: What is meant by the term "radio silence"?

Marina Board Exam What is meant by the term "radio silence"?  A. Stations not directly involved with the on-going Distress communications may not transmit on the distress frequency or channel  B. Stations remaining off the air to safeguard proprietary information  C....

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Marina Exam Reviewer: What is the most appropriate action for a GMDSS Radio Operator to take in a distress situation where immediate help is needed, but the vessel is not sinking nor needs to be abandoned?

Marina Exam Reviewer What is the most appropriate action for a GMDSS Radio Operator to take in a distress situation where immediate help is needed, but the vessel is not sinking nor needs to be abandoned?  A. Transmit Distress call by MF/HF, VHF or INMARSAT.  B....

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Marina Exam Reviewer Practice Test (47)

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Marina Board Exam: If a GMDSS radio operator initiates a DSC distress transmission but does not insert a message, what happens?

Marina Board Exam  If a GMDSS radio operator initiates a DSC distress transmission but does not insert a message, what happens?  A. The transmission will be made with "default" information provided automatically.  B. The transmission is aborted and an alarm...

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Marina Exam Reviewer: What does the DSC control unit do if the GMDSS Radio Operator fails to insert updated information when initiating a DSC distress alert?

Marina Exam Reviewer  What does the DSC control unit do if the GMDSS Radio Operator fails to insert updated information when initiating a DSC distress alert?  A. It will initiate the DSC distress alert but, as no information will be transmitted, rescue personnel...

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Marina Exam Reviewer Practice Test (46)

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Marina Exam Reviewer Practice Test (44)

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Marina Board Exam: The action necessary to transfer the steering control from the wheelhouse to local control in order to use the steering gear room trick wheel, is to:

Marina Board Exam  The action necessary to transfer the steering control from the wheelhouse to local control in order to use the steering gear room trick wheel, is to:  A. align the trick wheel to the rudder angle position  B. set the six-way control valve...

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Marina Exam Reviewer: You are attempting to take a dead ship in tow. All lines have been passed and secured. How should you get underway?

Marina Exam Reviewer  You are attempting to take a dead ship in tow. All lines have been passed and secured. How should you get underway?  A. Order minimum turns until the catenary almost breaks the water, then stop. Order more turns as the hawser slackens but...

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Marina Exam Reviewer: The Scharnow turn should be used in a man overboard situation only when?

Marina Exam Reviewer The Scharnow turn should be used in a man overboard situation only when?  A. There has been sufficient time elapsed since the man went over to complete the maneuver.  B. The vessel has twin screws to assist in making the turn.  C. The...

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Marina Board Exam: While your vessel is docked port side to a wharf, a sudden gale force wind causes the vessels stern lines to part. The stern begins to fall away from the dock, and no tugs are immediately available. Which measure(s) should you take FIRST?

Marina Board Exam  While your vessel is docked port side to a wharf, a sudden gale force wind causes the vessels stern lines to part. The stern begins to fall away from the dock, and no tugs are immediately available. Which measure(s) should you take FIRST?  A....

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Marina Exam Reviewer: Your vessel has run hard aground in an area subject to heavy wave action. Backing full astern failed to free her. Which action should be taken next?

Marina Exam Reviewer Your vessel has run hard aground in an area subject to heavy wave action. Backing full astern failed to free her. Which action should be taken next?  A. Shift weight aft to reduce the forward draft.  B. Flood empty tanks to increase bottom...

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Marina Exam Reviewer: When two vessels are in sight of one another and NOT in or near an area of restricted visibility, any of the following signals may be given EXCEPT __________.

Marina Exam Reviewer When two vessels are in sight of one another and NOT in or near an area of restricted visibility, any of the following signals may be given EXCEPT __________.  A. one prolonged, one short, one prolonged, and one short whistle blasts  B....

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Marina Board Exam: You are navigating in a narrow channel and must remain in the channel for safe operation. Another vessel is crossing the channel ahead of you from your starboard and you doubt whether your vessel will pass safely. Which statement is TRUE?

Marina Board Exam  You are navigating in a narrow channel and must remain in the channel for safe operation. Another vessel is crossing the channel ahead of you from your starboard and you doubt whether your vessel will pass safely. Which statement is TRUE?  A....

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Marina Exam Reviewer: A vessel approaching a narrow channel shall

Marina Exam Reviewer  A vessel approaching a narrow channel shall  A. avoid crossing the channel if it impedes another vessel navigating in the channel  B. keep as close as possible to the edge of the channel on her port side  C. anchor only in the...

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