GMA OOW Deck Practice Questions - Ghana Maritime Authority Certificate of Competency - Officer of the Watch Exam - GMA OOW Deck Practice Questions - Ghana Maritime Authority Certificate of Competency

Question 1

Under COLREGs Rule 6, which of the following is a primary factor that MUST be taken into account by all vessels in determining safe speed?

The maximum speed capability of the vessel's propulsion plant The state of visibility, traffic density, and the state of wind, sea, and current The scheduled arrival time at the next port of call The quantity and type of hazardous cargo stowed on deck

Correct Answer:

The state of visibility, traffic density, and the state of wind, sea, and current

Question 2

COLREGs Rule 9 dictates that a vessel proceeding along the course of a narrow channel or fairway shall keep as near to which limit of the channel as is safe and practicable?

The outer limit which lies on her port side The outer limit which lies on her starboard side The exact centerline of the channel or fairway The side that offers the deepest draft, regardless of orientation

Correct Answer:

The outer limit which lies on her starboard side

Question 3

Under COLREGs Rule 10, a vessel crossing a traffic lane in a Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) shall, so far as practicable, cross on what heading?

A heading at right angles to the general direction of traffic flow A heading parallel to the general direction of traffic flow A heading at an angle of 45 degrees to the general direction of traffic flow A heading that minimizes the fuel consumption, regardless of angle

Correct Answer:

A heading at right angles to the general direction of traffic flow

Question 4

According to COLREGs Rule 13, a vessel is deemed to be overtaking another when she approaches the other vessel from a direction more than how many degrees abaft her beam?

11.25 degrees 22.5 degrees 45 degrees 67.5 degrees

Correct Answer:

22.5 degrees

Question 5

Under COLREGs Rule 14, when two power-driven vessels are meeting on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses so as to involve risk of collision, what action MUST each take?

Both vessels must alter course to port to pass on each other's starboard side Both vessels must alter course to starboard to pass on each other's port side The vessel that has the other on her own starboard side must keep out of the way Both vessels must maintain their course and speed and monitor the CPA

Correct Answer:

Both vessels must alter course to starboard to pass on each other's port side

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