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Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Flashcards

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  1. A charterer is picking up a bareboat charter vessel for a week-long cruise. Which communication responsibility typically falls on the charterer under ASA standards?

    Answer: Filing a detailed passage plan with the charter company and notifying them of significant changes

    Under ASA bareboat charter standards, the charterer is responsible for leaving a passage plan with the charter company and updating them if the plan changes significantly.

  2. What is the correct VHF radio procedure when you finish speaking and want to indicate the other party may respond?

    Answer: Say 'Over' and release the transmit button

    'Over' signals that your transmission is complete and you are awaiting a reply; 'Out' means the conversation is finished with no reply expected.

  3. A skipper is approaching a busy commercial port. Which VHF channel is typically designated for Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) communications in major U.S. ports?

    Answer: Channel 14

    VTS in most major U.S. ports operates on Channel 14 (or port-specific channels published in Coast Pilot), though skippers should verify the local channel before entry.

  4. When managing crew expectations on a multi-day passage, what communication practice best prevents conflict?

    Answer: Hold daily briefings covering schedule, weather, and roles

    Daily briefings that share schedule updates, weather information, and role assignments keep all crew informed and aligned, reducing misunderstandings and conflict.

  5. What is the purpose of a Securité (SAY-CURE-EE-TAY) broadcast on VHF radio?

    Answer: To alert mariners to a navigational or meteorological hazard

    Securité is the safety signal used to broadcast navigational and meteorological warnings, such as a hazard to navigation or an incoming severe storm.

  6. A marina requires vessels to call ahead on VHF. What information should the skipper provide when requesting a slip?

    Answer: Vessel name, length overall, beam, and estimated time of arrival

    Marinas need vessel name, length, and beam to assign an appropriately sized slip, plus ETA for dockhand scheduling.

  7. Under ASA 101 standards, which hand signal tells a crew member on the bow to ease the anchor chain?

    Answer: Pointing finger moving in a horizontal circle

    A rotating horizontal finger (or hand) typically signals 'pay out' or 'ease' the anchor chain when verbal communication is difficult over wind and engine noise.