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What is the maximum speed permitted in the entrance to or within a typhoon shelter?
What is the maximum speed permitted in the entrance to or within a typhoon shelter?
- Seven knots
- Three knots
- Five knots (correct)
- Ten knots
What is the consequence for speeding at Typhoon Shelters?
What is the consequence for speeding at Typhoon Shelters?
- Fine at level 1 ($1,000)
- Imprisonment for 3 months
- Fine at level 2 ($5,000) (correct)
- Community service
Who commits an offence if speeding at Typhoon Shelters?
Who commits an offence if speeding at Typhoon Shelters?
- Passengers on the vessel
- Marine Director
- The coxswain of the vessel (correct)
- The vessel owner
What is the penalty for a vessel entering the Airport Approach Area No. 7 or 8 without permission?
What is the penalty for a vessel entering the Airport Approach Area No. 7 or 8 without permission?
What is the consequence of a vessel exceeding 30 metres above sea level entering the Airport Approach Area No. 7 or 8?
What is the consequence of a vessel exceeding 30 metres above sea level entering the Airport Approach Area No. 7 or 8?
What is the maximum speed permitted at Speed Restricted Zones?
What is the maximum speed permitted at Speed Restricted Zones?
What signal indicates the possibility of strong winds and rough seas in Hong Kong waters?
What signal indicates the possibility of strong winds and rough seas in Hong Kong waters?
What factor primarily determines wave height in open waters?
What factor primarily determines wave height in open waters?
Which scale is used to estimate wind speeds based on observed conditions at sea?
Which scale is used to estimate wind speeds based on observed conditions at sea?
What is the primary source for obtaining weather information and warnings for mariners in Hong Kong waters?
What is the primary source for obtaining weather information and warnings for mariners in Hong Kong waters?
How can a vessel operator interpret the potential impact of an approaching typhoon on local sea conditions?
How can a vessel operator interpret the potential impact of an approaching typhoon on local sea conditions?
Which factor is NOT directly related to wave height in open waters?
Which factor is NOT directly related to wave height in open waters?
What is the most important rule to follow when navigating by radar in limited visibility?
What is the most important rule to follow when navigating by radar in limited visibility?
What should masters, coxswains and persons-in-charge of vessels do during navigation in restricted visibility?
What should masters, coxswains and persons-in-charge of vessels do during navigation in restricted visibility?
What should a master do if the surrounding traffic information obtained by radar is not sufficient for a full assessment of the situation?
What should a master do if the surrounding traffic information obtained by radar is not sufficient for a full assessment of the situation?
What is the main purpose of the Hong Kong Tidal Stream Prediction System?
What is the main purpose of the Hong Kong Tidal Stream Prediction System?
What is the most important factor to consider when navigating in restricted visibility?
What is the most important factor to consider when navigating in restricted visibility?
