Ship Grounding Awareness
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When is the echo sounder typically used to check the depth of water?

  • When the ship is accurately positioned
  • When the ship is near the mouth of a river
  • When crossing over a bar (correct)
  • When the ship is in a poorly surveyed area
  • Which of the following devices is used to determine the depth of water by transmitting sound pulses into water?

  • Echo Sounder (correct)
  • GPS
  • Decca
  • Radar
  • Why can't the signal used in an echo sounder be electromagnetic?

  • There is heavy attenuation in water for electromagnetic signals (correct)
  • It is too expensive to use electromagnetic signals
  • Electromagnetic signals are not suitable for ranging
  • Electromagnetic signals cannot be measured accurately
  • Which of the following is NOT a method used by a ship to determine its position?

    <p>Echo Sounder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of checking the depth of water with the echo sounder?

    <p>To ensure the depth matches the chart</p> Signup and view all the answers

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