24 Questions
What is the primary function of a bow thruster?
To shift the position of a vessel's bow when docking or at slow speeds
What is the term for the person who steers a vessel?
Helmsman
What is the part of a vessel that affects its direction?
Rudder
What is the term for being in command of a vessel?
Having the conn
What is the term for a device that steers a vessel automatically under normal conditions?
Gyropilot
What is the set of parts involved in steering a vessel?
Steering gear
What is the purpose of a bow thruster during docking or slow speeds?
To shift the position of the vessel's bow
What is the function of steering gear in a vessel?
To affect the direction of the vessel
What does it mean if a vessel is on course?
The vessel is traveling along its planned route
What is the location where the helmsman sits to steer a vessel?
Pilot house
What is the term for a device that combines electrical signals and fluid pressure to create power?
Electrohydraulic
What is the term for the person who has control of a vessel?
The one who has the conn
What is the primary purpose of a gyropilot?
To steer the vessel automatically under normal conditions
During which situations is a bow thruster most useful?
During docking or slow speeds
What is the role of the helmsman in a vessel?
To steer the vessel
What is the function of a vessel's rudder?
To change the vessel's direction
What is the term for a device that combines electrical signals and fluid pressure to create power?
Electrohydraulic
What is the purpose of a wheel in a vessel's steering system?
To hold by the helmsman to control movement
What is the primary function of a rudder in a vessel?
To affect the direction of the vessel
What is the term for the location where the helmsman sits to steer a vessel?
Pilot house
What is the primary function of a helmsman in a vessel?
To steer a vessel
What is the term for the device that steers a vessel automatically under normal conditions?
Gyropilot
What is the primary function of electrohydraulic systems in a vessel?
To combine electrical signals and fluid pressure
What does it mean if a vessel is on course?
The vessel is traveling along its planned route
Test your knowledge of maritime navigation terms and phrases, including bow thrusters, electrohydraulic systems, and more. Learn the language of the sea and improve your understanding of vessel operations. From helmsmen to conn, this quiz covers essential nautical terminology.
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