79-SMCPassessmentTest

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This test comprises 60 multiple choice questions chosen at random from a

bank of questions on the Standard Marine Communication Phrases PART-A.

To pass this test the number of correct answers must at least be 48.Time allowed: 1 hour.

Fill in your name first andpress enter.


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2: Say againis used when an important

message or part of a message is repeated.

1: Repeatis used when a message or part of a

message has not been clearly understood.

A: 1 and 2 are both right.B: 1 and 2 are both wrong.

C: 1 is right.

D: 2 is right


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A: when the receiving party has made a mistake.

B: when the transmitting party has made a mistake.

Mistake correction is used


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Fire has been located in no. 2 hold.

The cargo is on fire; smoke is not poisonous.

A: Number-2 hold on fire; cargo is burning;

smoke not poisonous.

B: Number-2 hold and cargo burning;smoke not toxic.

C: Fire is in number-2 hold; cargo on fire;

smoke not harmful.

D: Fire is in number-2 hold; cargo on fire;smoke not toxic.


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Vessel is unmanoeuvrable.

A: I am not under command.

B: I am a hampered vessel.

C: I am obstructed in my manoeuvrability.

D: I am manoeuvring with difficulty.

E: I am unmanoeuvrable.


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Six crew members have been wounded;

two crew members were killed.

A: Number of casualties: eight.

B: Number of wounded crewmembers: six;

number of casualties: two.C: Number of injured persons: six;

number of casualties: two.

D: Number of injured persons: six;

number of dead: two.


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A: I am leaking water.

B: I am flooding below waterline.

C: Water is coming into the vessel.D: Water is entering the vesselbelow waterline.

E: Vessel has been flooded below waterline.

Water is entering the vessel below the waterline.


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Vessel is heeling over dangerously to port side;

cargo will be put overboard to stop heeling.

A: I have a dangerous list to port;

I will jettison cargo to stop listing.

B: I am heeling over to port;I will jettison cargo to stop heeling.

C: I have a dangerous list to port;

I will put cargo over board to stop list.


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Vessel is unable to continue her voyage.

Tug assistance is needed.

A: I am not under command;

tug-assistance is required.

B: I am unmanoeuvrable;I need tug-assistance.

C: I am unmanoeuvrable;

tug-assistance is needed.

D: I am not under command;I require tug-assistance.


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Vessel needs helicopter for medical assistance.

A: Ineed helicopter for medical assistance.

B: Iwant a helicopter with doctor.

C: Irequire helicopter with doctor.D: Iwant medical assistance in helicopter.


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Vessel is aground in posn..

8 containers will be put overboard.

A: I am aground in position ....;

I will jettison eight containers.

B: Vessel has been grounded in position.....;I will jettison eight containers.

C: I went aground in position .....;

I want to jettison eight containers.

D: Vessel is on the ground in position...;I will jettison eight containers.


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Vessel is being attacked by pirates.

A: Vessel is being attacked by pirates.

B: Pirates are attacking my vessel.

C: Pirate-attack on my vessel!.D: I am under attack of pirates.


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Vessel hasnt suffered any damage and

will continue her voyage.

A: I have no damage; I will go on.

B: I did not suffer any damage; I will go on.

C: I have no damage; I will proceed.D: I did not suffer any damage; I will proceed.

E: I have no damage; I will continue.


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Vessel is underway to distress position

to render assistance.

A: I am coming to help you.

B: I am underway to assist you.

C: I am proceeding for your helpD: I am proceeding to yourassistance.


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Vessel will arrive in posn. of vessel in distress

within one hour.

A: OurETA vessel in distress within one hour from now.

B: OurETA distress position in one hour from now.

C: OurETA vessel in distress in one hour.

D: OurETA distress position within one hour.


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Information from vessel to helicopter-pilot:

all is clear for landing.

A:Information: all clear for landing.

B:Information: I am ready to receive you.C: Information: all clear for reception.

D: Information: I am ready for landing.


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Someone has fallen overboard in posn....

A: I have lost crewmember in position..............

B: Person overboard was lost in position..............

C: I have lost person overboard in position..............D: Person has fallen overboard in position..............


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Search for missing person stoppednobody was found.

Information:

A: search for missing person stopped

nobody found.B: no result of search - search stopped.

C: search for missing person stopped

result of search negative.

D: search stoppednegative result.


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We expect a freak wave by 23.45 UTC in posn

A: Tsunami expected by 23.45 UTC in posn.

B: Extreme wave expected by 23.45 UTC in posn.

C: There is going to be a Tsunami in posn.D: There is going to be a monster wave in posn.


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Vessel is losing dangerous substance of IMO-class six

A: I am spilling dangerous goods of IMO-class six.

B: I am jettisoning dangerous goods of IMO-class six.

C: I am wasting dangerous goods of IMO-class six.D: I am losing dangerous goods of IMO-class six.


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Vessel has problems with her manoeuvrability

due to malfunction.

A: I am not under command.

B: I am a hampered vessel.

C: I am obstructed in my manoeuvrability.D: I am manoeuvring with difficulty.


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Vessel advises other traffic to remain

at a safe distance.

A: Advice: all vessels - stay clear.

B: Advice: all vessels - keep distance.

C: Advice: all vessels -give a clear berth.D: Advice: all vessels - keep clear.


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A: You must proceed with care.

B: You must navigate carefully.

C: You must navigate with caution .

D: You must proceed carefully.

Traffic must proceed carefully.


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Depth as indicated in chart must be reduced by 1 metre.

A: Information: charted depth of waterdecreased

by 1 metre.

B: Information: reduction of charted depthis 1 metre

C: Information: depth of water decreased

by 1 metre.

D: Information: depth of water reducedby 1 metre.


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Water is not deep enough.

A: There is not enough depth of water.

B: Depth of water not sufficient.

C: Depth of water insufficient.D: Water not deep enough.


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We have reduced visibility due to fog.

A: Visibility restricted by fog.

B: Visibility increasedby fog.

C: Visibility getting worse by fog.D: Visibility limited by fog.


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We expect that visibility will decrease to 50 metres.

A: Visibility is expected to be reduced by five zero metres.

B: Visibility is expected to decrease to five zero metres.

C: Visibility will be limitedto five zero metres.D: Visibility will be reduced by five zero metres.


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Ice-situation will become worse.

A: Ice-situation will become worse.

B: Ice-situation will worsen.

C: Ice-situation will deteriorate.D: Ice-situation will become bad.


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A shoal that has not been charted yet has just

been detected in posn.

A: Warning: uncharted shoal detected in position ..........

B: Warning: uncharted shoal found in position ......

C: Warning: uncharted shoal located in position ..........D: Warning: uncharted shoal reported in position ..........


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There is no light on buoy Charlie Alfa - 4 bearing 2 miles

south of entrance.

A: No light on buoy Charlie Alfa - 4 bearing 2 miles south

of entrance.

B: Buoy Charlie Alfa - 4 bearing 2 miles south ofentrance unlit.

C: Light on buoy Charlie Alfa - 4 bearing 2 miles south of

entrance is inoperative.

D: Light on buoy Charlie Alfa - 4 bearing 2 miles south ofentrance is not continued.


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Buoy Alfa Papa - 2 bearing 2 cables S from Alphards Pier

is not reliable.

A: Buoy Alfa Papa - 2 bearing 2 cables S from Alphards Pier

not to be trusted.

B: Buoy Alfa Papa - 2 bearing 2 cables S from Alphards Piernot to be relied upon.

C: Buoy Alfa Papa - 2 bearing 2 cables S from Alphards Pier

cannot be trusted.

D: Buoy Alfa Papa - 2 bearing 2 cables S from Alphards Pierunreliable.


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Buoy Foxtrot Lima-1 in position bearing 3 cables North

of breakwater has disappeared.

A: Buoy Foxtrot Lima-1 in position bearing 3 cables North

of breakwater missing.

B: Buoy Foxtrot Lima-1 in position bearing 3 cables Northof breakwater off station.

C: Buoy Foxtrot Lima-1 in position bearing 3 cables North

of breakwater no longer there.

D: Buoy Foxtrot Lima-1 in position bearing 3 cables Northof breakwater disappeared.


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Vessels must pass at a safe distance from

dangerous operations.

A: Clear berth requested.

B: Wide berth requested.

C: You have to stay clear from dangerous operations.D: Dont approach close to dangerous operations.


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Leading-light is temporarily not used.

A: Leading-light temporarily disused.

B: Leading-light temporarily discontinued.

C: Leading-light temporarily inoperative.D: Leading-light temporarily out of order.

E: Leading-light temporarily suspended.


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Time of arrival at pilot station is 0925 hrs UTC.

A: Information: my ETA at pilot station is

nine twenty-five.

B: Information: my time of arrival at pilot stationnine twenty-five AM.

C: Information: my ETA at pilot station

zero niner twofive hours UTC

D: Information: my arrival at pilot station

zero niner twofive hours UTC


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Vessel asks whether she must take a pilot.

A: Question: must I use pilot service?

B: Question: is it compulsory to take a pilot?

C: Question: is pilotage compulsory?D:Question: do I have to take a pilot?


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VTS indicates to vessel that shore based pilotage

is available.

A: Information:

shore based navigational assistance available.

B: Information:you may navigate by yourself.

C: Information:

distant pilotage available.


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Pilotage has stopped and will start again at 14.00 UTC.

A: Information: pilotage resumed;

pilotage will start again at

one four zero zero hours UTC.B: Information: pilotage suspended;

pilotage is resumed at

one four zero zero hours UTC.

C: Information: pilotage has stopped;

pilotage will be resumed at

one four zero zero hours UTC.


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Vessel is given permission to navigate on her own.

A: Information: you have permissionto proceed by yourself

B: Information: you may navigate onyour own.

C: Information: you are allowed toproceed by yourself.D: Information: you may proceed onyour own.


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Pilot boat is approaching. Boarding speed

for pilot is 6 knots.

A: Information: pilot boat getting closer to your vessel.

Make boarding speed of six knots.

B: Information: pilot boat approaching your vessel.Make boarding speed of six knots.

C: Information: pilot boat approaching your vessel.

You must proceed at six knots for boarding.

D: Information: pilot boat getting closer to your vessel.

You must proceed at six knots for boarding.


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Tide is getting low.

A: Tide lowering.

B: Tide will be reduced.

C: Tide falling.D: Tide will be decreased.


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Tide is getting high.

A: Tide becoming higher.

B: Tide will increase.

C: Tide will get high.D: Tide rising.


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Tide is moving in westerly direction;

rate of tidal stream 2 knots and is against you.

A: Information: tide of two knots moving west;

tide in opposite direction.

B: Information: tide setting west; tidal stream twoknots; tide against you.

C: Information: tide setting west; tidal stream two

knots; tide in opposite direction.

D: Information: tide moving west; tidal stream two

knots; tide against you.


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MV Garland is departing from the embankment.

A: Information: MV Garland is leaving..

B: Information: MV Garland is outward.

C: Information: MV Garland is departing.D: Information: MV Garland is outgoing.


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MV Garland is on her way to open sea.

A: Information: MV Garland is leaving..

B: Information: MV Garland is outto sea.

C: Information: MV Garland is departing.D: Information: MV Garland is outgoing.


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MV Christina is on her way from one berth to an other.

A: Information:

MV Christina is underway to an other berth.

B: Information:

MV Christina underway to a different berth.C: Information:

MV Christina proceeding to her designated berth.

D: Information:

MV Christina is shifting berth.

E: Information:

MV Christina is shifting to a different berth.


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Cable Layer Aurora is restricted in her

manoeuvrability. All vessels must stay at a

safe distance.

A: Information:restricted vesselAurora in posn. ..

All vessels: keep clear.

B: Information: hampered vessel Aurora in posn. ..Wide berth requested.

C: Information: Cable Layer Aurora in posn. ..

is manoeuvring with difficulty. Give a wide berth.

D: Information: Cable Layer Aurora in posn. ..

is constrained. Wide berth requested.


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MV Seaborne in posn. ...is unable to manoeuvre

easily because of her draft of 21 metres.

A: Information: MV Seaborne in posn..

is restricted by a draft of two one metres.

B: Information: MV Seaborne in posn..

is constrained by a draft of two one metres.C: Information: MV Seaborne in posn..

is manoeuvring with difficulty because of draft

of two one metres.

D: Information: MV Seaborne in posn..is not under command because of a draft

of two one metres.


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Route from roadstead to entrance temporarily

not to be used.

A: Information: route from roadstead to entrance

diverted.

B: Information: route from roadstead to entrancetemporarily disused.

C: Information: route from roadstead to entrance

suspended.

D: Information: route from roadstead to entrance

discontinued.


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Inshore traffic lane permanently closed to all traffic.

A: Information: navigation closed in inshore

traffic lane..

B: Information: navigation diverted in inshoretraffic lane..

C: Information: navigation forbidden in inshore

traffic lane..

D: Information: navigation suspended in inshore

traffic lane..


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Coastal Station wishes to know where the vessel is

going to and where the vessel is coming from.

A: Question: where do you go to?

Question: where do you come from?

B: Question: what is your destination?

Question: what was your last calling port?C: Question: what is your destination?

Question: what was your last port of call?

D: Question: what is your next port?

Question: what was your last port?E: Question: what is your destiny?

Question: what was your last port of call?


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Message from VTS:

vessel behind us is going to overtake us to the West of us.

A: Information: vessel following will overtake you

to the West of you.

B: Information: vessel after you will overtake youto the West of you.

C: Information: vessel behind you will overtake you

to the West of you.

D: Information: vessel astern of you will overtake you

to the West of you.


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Message from VTS:

vessel S of us is going to decrease her speed to 8 knots.

A: Information: vessel to the South of you decreasing

speed to eight knots.

B: Information: vessel to the South of you reducingspeed to eight knots.

C: Information: vessel to the South of you proceeding

more slowly at eight knots.

D: Information: vessel to the South of you underway

more slowly at eight knots.


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The course that is steered now is dangerous.

Vessel is instructed by VTS to change course to NW.

A: Warning: youre on a dangerous course;

instruction: alter course to the NW.

B: Warning: you are steering dangerous course;advice: you must change course to the NW.

C: Warning: you are steering dangerous course;

advice you alter course to the NW.

D: Warning: you are steering dangerous course;

instruction: you must alter course to the NW.


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Danger!

Vessel is on a collision course with vessel to the W of her.

A: Warning: danger of collision with vessel to the West

of you.

B: Warning: you are at risk of collision with vesselto the West of you.

C: Warning: you are running into danger.

Risk of collision with vessel to the West of you.

D: Warning: you are running into risk of collision with

vessel to the West of you.


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Danger!

Vessel is sailing into a fog bank North of her.

She must go to the emergency anchorage.

A: Warning: you are running into danger.

Fogbank to the North of you.

Instruction: proceed to emergency anchorage.

B: Danger: fogbank to the North of you.Proceed to emergency anchorage.

C: Warning: you are in danger.

Fogbank to the North of you.

Instruction: you must sail to emergency anchorage.D: Danger: fogbank to the North of you.

Instruction: you mustproceed to emergency anchorage.


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Danger!

Navy practising in the area SW of Baylerock.

A : Warning: you are running into danger.

Gunnery in progress in area South West of Baylerock.

B : Warning: you are running into danger.Navy practising in area South West of Baylerock

C: Warning: you are running into danger.

Shooting in progress in area South West of Baylerock.


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Vessels berth is not ready yet. She has to set course to

waiting berth. Waiting time is 6 hrs.

A: Information: your berth is not ready yet.

You must proceed to waiting berth.

Berthing retarded for 6 hours.

B: Information: your berth is not clear.You must set course to waiting berth.

Berthing delayed for 6 hours.

C: Information: your berth is not clear.



D: Information: your berth is not ready yet.




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Vessel is advised to drop her anchors in an

other position.

A: Advice:

you must drop anchors in other position.

B: Advice:you must anchor in different position .

C: Advice:

you are allowed to let go anchors in different position.

D: Advice:

you may anchor in other position.


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Anchoring is forbidden outside the roadstead

A: Information: anchoring not permitted outside

roadstead.

B: Information: anchoring forbidden outsideroadstead.

C: Information: anchoring prohibited outside

roadstead.

D: Information: anchoring not allowed outside

roadstead.


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Vessel is allowed to anchor in her

present position and wait for higher tide.

A: You are allowed to anchor in present position until

higher tide.

B: You may anchor in present position untilsufficient water.

C: You have permission to anchor in present

position until higher tide.

D: You have permission to anchor in present

position until sufficient water.


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Vessel is not following traffic regulations.

A: You are not following traffic regulations.

B: You are not complying with traffic regulations.

C: You are not in accordance with traffic regulations.D: You are not obeying traffic regulations.


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Vessel has to wait for permission to enter the lock.

A: You must wait for permission to enter lock.

B: You have to wait for lock-permission.

C: You have to wait to clear the lock.D: You must wait for lock clearance.


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Vessel has to move closer to vessel ahead.

A: You must close up on vessel ahead of you.

B: You must move closer to vessel ahead of you.

C: You must come nearer to vessel ahead of you.D: You must approach vessel ahead of you.


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Vessel must keep a greater distance from vessel ahead.

A: You must drop back from vessel ahead of you.

B: You must fallback from vessel ahead of you.

C: You must keep greater distance from vessel ahead.D: You must keep greater distance to vessel ahead.


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Vessels intention is to decrease speed to 12 knots.

A: Intention: Ill reducemy speed to 12 knots.

B: Intention: I am going to decreasemy speed to 12 knots.

C: Intention: I shall decreasemy speed to 12 knots.D: Intention: I will reducemy speed to 12 knots.

E: Intention: I am going to decrease my speed by 12 knots.


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Vessels intention is to increase her speed to 9 knots.

A: Intention: I will increase my speed to9 knots.

B: Intention: I am going to increase my speed to 9 knots.

C: Intention: I will speed up to9 knots.D: Intention: I will make speed of 9 knots.


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Vessels intention is to maintain her present course

and speed.

A: Intention: I will stand on.

B: Intention: I will stand by my present course and speed.

C: Intention: I will stand on my present course and speed.D: Intention: I will stand by.


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Vessels intention is to change course to port,

course 084 degrees.

A: Intention: I will alter course to portside and continue on

course zero eight four degrees.

B: Intention: I will alter course to portside and proceed oncourse zero eight four degrees.

C: Intention: I will change course to portside and proceed

on course zero eight four degrees.

D: Intention: I will change course to portside and continue

on course zero eight four degrees.


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Vessels intention is to go to the anchor grounds.

A: Intention: I will proceed to anchor grounds.

B: Intention: I will sail to the anchorage.

C: Intention: I will proceed to anchorage.D: Intention: I will go to anchor grounds.


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Vessel warns other vessel for an underwater-wreck.

A: Warning: you are running into danger

submerged wreck ahead of you.

B: Warning: you are running into danger underwater-wreck ahead of you.

C: Warning: you are running into danger

submersible ahead of you.

D: Warning: you are running into danger

submarine ahead of you.


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Vessel warns other vessel that is on a collision course

A: Warning: you are running into danger- risk of

collision with vessel on your starboard side.

B: Warning: you are running into danger- chance ofcollision with vessel on your starboard side.

C: Warning: you are running into danger- you are going

to collide with vessel on your starboard side.

D: Warning: you are running into danger you may collide

with vessel on your starboard side.


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Danger!

Vessel is steering a dangerous course;

she must change her course to port side.

A: Warning!: you are running into danger-

instruction: alter course to port side.

B: Danger!: you are steering hazardous course -instruction: alter course to port side.

C: You are running into danger; you are steering

dangerous course - instruction: alter course to port side.

D: Warning: you are running into danger; you are steering

dangerous course - advice: alter course to port side.


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Anchor is loose from the ground;

there are 3 shackles left to come in.

A: Anchor is aweigh; 3 shackles left.

B: Anchor is clear of water; 3 shackles left.

C: Anchor is aweigh; 3 more shackles to come in.D: Anchor is clear; 3 shackles left.


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Fasten the lines forward and aft;

keep tension on the springs.

A: Fasten fore and aft; keep tension on springs.

B: Make fast fore and aft; keep the springs tight.

C: Make fast fore and aft; keep tension on springs.D: Fasten fore and aft; keep the springs tight.


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Prepare to start engines;

everybody is ready for departure.

A: Start engines! Ready to get underway.

B: Start engines! Ready for departure.

C: Stand by engines! Ready for departure.D: Stand by engines! Ready to get underway.


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Prepare to cast off.

A: Stand by for casting off!.

B: Prepare to cast off!.

C: Stand by for letting go!.D: Let go!.


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Let go all but the essential lines.

A: Let go forwardand aft!

B: Stand by forwardand aft!

C: Single up springs!D: Single up forwardand aft!


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Cast off the head line:

give some slack in the head line and heave it on board.

A: Let go head line: slack away head line -

heave away head line.

B: Let go head line: heave away head line -slack away head line.

C: Let go head line: slacken head line -

heave on head line.

D: Let go head line: slack on head line -

heave on head line.


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Finished casting off.

A: Finished casting off.

B: Finished with manoeuvring station!.

C: Ready with manoeuvring station!.D: Ready casting off.


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Rudder must be held in the fore and aft position.

A: Midships!

B: Fore to aft!

C: Steady as she goes!D: Steady!

E: Meet her!

F: Ease her!


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Reduce the vessels swing rapidly.

A: Midships!

B: Fore to aft!


E: Meet her!

F: Ease her!


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Reduce the amount of rudder and hold.

A: Midships!

B: Fore to aft!


E: Meet her!

F: Ease her!


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Steer steady course on the compass-heading.

A: Midships!

B: Fore to aft!


E: Meet her!

F: Ease her!


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Engine on half power ahead-

steer 182 degr. port side.

A: Half speed ahead-

port - steer one hundred eighty-two degrees.

B: Half ahead-port - steer one eight two.

C: Half ahead-

port -steer one hundred eighty-two degrees.

D: Half power ahead-

port - steer one eight two.


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Engine power: from full ahead to full astern.

A: Engine power from full ahead to full astern.

B: Emergency from full ahead to full astern.

C: Emergency full astern.D: Engine power full astern.


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Operation of engines no longer required.

A: Finished with engines - no more manoeuvring!.

B: Finished with engines and manoeuvring!.

C: Ready with engines - stop manoeuvring!.D: Ready with engines - no more manoeuvring!.


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