SAMSA Chief Mate CoC Practice Questions - South African Maritime Safety Authority STCW Section A-II 2 Chief Mate Certificate Of Competency Exam

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A vessel underway in restricted visibility observes an ARPA radar target with a constant bearing and decreasing range. What action is required under Rule 19 of COLREGs?

Maintain course and speed until the target is visually sighted. Alter course to port immediately to pass behind the target. Take early and substantial action to avoid a close-quarters situation, avoiding an alteration of course to port for a vessel forward of the beam (other than a vessel being overtaken). Sound five short and rapid blasts on the whistle and maintain course.

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Take early and substantial action to avoid a close-quarters situation, avoiding an alteration of course to port for a vessel forward of the beam (other than a vessel being overtaken).

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