DWO Bridge Watchkeeping 2

Question 1

When relieving the bridge watch, the relieving officer should NOT take over if:

Accepted Answer

A maneuver is in progress that has not been completed

Answer

STCW requires the relieving officer to delay taking the watch if a maneuver or action is in progress and not yet completed.

Question 2

The OOW discovers a radar contact that appears to be on a collision course. The FIRST action should be to:

Accepted Answer

Plot the contact and determine CPA and TCPA

Answer

Before taking any action, the OOW must first systematically plot the target to determine its closest point of approach and time to CPA.

Question 3

Under COLREGS, a vessel engaged in fishing that is making way through the water is required to show:

Accepted Answer

An all-round red light over an all-round white light

Answer

A fishing vessel making way shows an all-round red light over an all-round white light, plus sidelights and sternlight.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the 'safe speed' requirement in COLREGS Rule 6?

Accepted Answer

To allow a vessel to take proper and effective action to avoid collision and stop within a safe distance

Answer

Rule 6 requires safe speed so the vessel can take effective collision avoidance action and stop within an appropriate distance given prevailing conditions.

Question 5

During a bridge watch, the OOW notices a 10-degree increase in course made good over the ground vs. course steered. This most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

A strong cross-current setting the vessel to leeward

Answer

A difference between course steered and course made good typically indicates a tidal or ocean current acting on the vessel.

(DWO) Deck Watch Officer Practice Test

(DWO) Deck Watch Officer Practice Test

DWO Bridge Watchkeeping 2