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What is required for the installation of the speed log transducer?
What is required for the installation of the speed log transducer?
- Installing it without following the manufacturer's instructions
- Mounting it above the waterline
- Using a regular cable for connection
- Connecting it with a waterproof cable (correct)
Which setting is NOT typically configured on the FM3000 unit?
Which setting is NOT typically configured on the FM3000 unit?
- Display settings adjustments
- Units of measurement
- Waterline adjustment (correct)
- Alarm settings for speed limits
How can speed data be accessed on the FM3000?
How can speed data be accessed on the FM3000?
- Only through external devices
- Only on the main screen
- It is not accessible once configured
- By accessing specific menus or the main screen (correct)
What additional feature does the FM3000 NOT provide?
What additional feature does the FM3000 NOT provide?
What does SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 19 require?
What does SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 19 require?
What is the primary purpose of NAVTEX?
What is the primary purpose of NAVTEX?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the NAVTEX operation?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the NAVTEX operation?
What does the helm autopilot do?
What does the helm autopilot do?
What is the primary function of the PID Controller in the autopilot system?
What is the primary function of the PID Controller in the autopilot system?
Which component is considered the 'brain' of the autopilot system?
Which component is considered the 'brain' of the autopilot system?
What was a significant development in autopilot technology during the 1970s?
What was a significant development in autopilot technology during the 1970s?
Which benefit of autopilot systems helps reduce manual adjustments?
Which benefit of autopilot systems helps reduce manual adjustments?
Which key component assists in collision avoidance when paired with navigation aids?
Which key component assists in collision avoidance when paired with navigation aids?
The solenoid valve in the steering control system primarily functions to:
The solenoid valve in the steering control system primarily functions to:
What is a primary advantage of using a helm autopilot during long voyages?
What is a primary advantage of using a helm autopilot during long voyages?
What does IMCO Resolution 4.342(IX) specify?
What does IMCO Resolution 4.342(IX) specify?
What is the primary role of the processor in an echo sounder system?
What is the primary role of the processor in an echo sounder system?
Which type of echo sounder provides detailed bathymetric data?
Which type of echo sounder provides detailed bathymetric data?
Why is the Automatic Identification System (AIS) significant in maritime safety?
Why is the Automatic Identification System (AIS) significant in maritime safety?
What benefit does an echo sounder provide beyond navigation?
What benefit does an echo sounder provide beyond navigation?
What is the main purpose of the transducer in an echo sounder?
What is the main purpose of the transducer in an echo sounder?
Which of the following stakeholders was crucial in the development of AIS?
Which of the following stakeholders was crucial in the development of AIS?
What type of echo sounder measures depth at a single point?
What type of echo sounder measures depth at a single point?
What regulation mandates the fitting of echo sounders on specified ships?
What regulation mandates the fitting of echo sounders on specified ships?
Which information is NOT provided by AIS regarding a vessel?
Which information is NOT provided by AIS regarding a vessel?
What is the first step in the operation of an AIS unit?
What is the first step in the operation of an AIS unit?
What kind of alerts can an AIS unit generate?
What kind of alerts can an AIS unit generate?
Which setting can you customize on an AIS display?
Which setting can you customize on an AIS display?
Which feature is specifically associated with monitoring vessels in an AIS system?
Which feature is specifically associated with monitoring vessels in an AIS system?
What does the MMSI number represent in an AIS system?
What does the MMSI number represent in an AIS system?
What is the purpose of the tracking features in some AIS units?
What is the purpose of the tracking features in some AIS units?
In what way does AIS facilitate communications between vessels?
In what way does AIS facilitate communications between vessels?
What happens when the BNWAS 150 system is set to OFF mode?
What happens when the BNWAS 150 system is set to OFF mode?
How long can the DORMANT period be adjusted between?
How long can the DORMANT period be adjusted between?
What occurs if the officer does not interact with the system after the PRE WARNING phase?
What occurs if the officer does not interact with the system after the PRE WARNING phase?
Which of the following ships does SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 19 apply to?
Which of the following ships does SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 19 apply to?
What is the maximum gross tonnage for cargo ships built before 1 July 2011 to be exempt from full compliance as per SOLAS Chapter V?
What is the maximum gross tonnage for cargo ships built before 1 July 2011 to be exempt from full compliance as per SOLAS Chapter V?
How can the BNWAS 150's Emergency Call feature be configured?
How can the BNWAS 150's Emergency Call feature be configured?
What is the main function of the AUTO mode in the BNWAS 150?
What is the main function of the AUTO mode in the BNWAS 150?
What is the main indication for the 1st WARNING stage in the BNWAS 150?
What is the main indication for the 1st WARNING stage in the BNWAS 150?
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Study Notes
Speed Log
- Speed log measures vessel's speed through water
- Transducer is usually mounted below waterline to measure speed
- SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 19 mandates speed logs for passenger ships and vessels over 300 gross tons.
NAVTEX
- NAVTEX broadcasts Marine Safety Information (MSI)
- Delivers weather forecasts, navigational warnings, and search-and-rescue alerts.
- Adopted into GMDSS in 1988, used globally
- SOLAS regulation IV/12.2 regulates NAVTEX for broadcasting maritime safety information.
HELM AUTOPILOT
- Reduces workload
- Maintains course & follows pre-programmed routes
- Key Components:
- Main steering control unit
- Gyrocompass
- Course selector
- Rudder
- Solenoid valve
- Feedback sensors
- Rudder angle indicator
- Steering gear system
- Benefits:
- Course holding
- Route Following
- Workload Reduction
- Safety
- Regulations:
- IMCO Resolution 4.342(IX) specifies performance standards for autopilot systems.
STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM
- Controls vessel direction manually or automatically
- Components:
- Transmitter
- Receiver
- Processor
- Display
- Power supply
- Cable
Echo Sounder
- Measures water depth
- Applications:
- Navigation
- Fisheries
- Archaeology
- Surveying
- Types:
- Single beam
- Multi-beam
- Side-scan
- SOLAS regulation V/20 requires echo sounders for vessels specified in the regulation
Automatic Identification System (AIS)
- Exchanges identification, position, course, and speed data between vessels
- Benefits:
- Enhanced safety
- Increased efficiency
- Collision avoidance
- Provides information:
- Vessel details
- Positioning
- Communications
- Alerts
BNWAS (Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System)
- Monitors watch officer's activity, activates alarms when no activity for a set time
- Alarm Stages:
- Dormant
- Pre Warning
- 1st Warning
- 2nd Warning
- Remote Resets
- Emergency Call
- Regulation:
- SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 19 mandates BNWAS for vessels over 150 gross tonnage, with specific implementation dates based on vessel type and construction date.
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