Marine Regulations and Speed Limits in Hong Kong Waters

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>$10,000 fine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a vessel exceeding 30 metres above sea level entering the Airport Approach Area No. 7 or 8?

<p>$10,000 fine and imprisonment for 6 months (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum speed permitted at Speed Restricted Zones?

<p>$5 knots (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What signal indicates the possibility of strong winds and rough seas in Hong Kong waters?

<p>Both Typhoon Signal and Strong Monsoon Signal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor primarily determines wave height in open waters?

<p>Fetch (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scale is used to estimate wind speeds based on observed conditions at sea?

<p>Beaufort Wind Scale (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source for obtaining weather information and warnings for mariners in Hong Kong waters?

<p>Vessel Traffic Centre (VTC) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a vessel operator interpret the potential impact of an approaching typhoon on local sea conditions?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT directly related to wave height in open waters?

<p>Water depth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important rule to follow when navigating by radar in limited visibility?

<p>Rule 19 (Conduct of Vessel in Restricted Visibility) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should masters, coxswains and persons-in-charge of vessels do during navigation in restricted visibility?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a master do if the surrounding traffic information obtained by radar is not sufficient for a full assessment of the situation?

<p>Take into account the situation for assessing the appropriate speed to use (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Hong Kong Tidal Stream Prediction System?

<p>To assist in navigation and seamanship (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important factor to consider when navigating in restricted visibility?

<p>Strictly complying with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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