DWO Log Keeping 3

Question 1

The Bell Book (Movement Book) is primarily used to record:

Accepted Answer

All engine telegraph orders and responses during maneuvering

Answer

The Bell Book records every engine telegraph order and the engine room's response, providing a complete maneuvering history.

Question 2

When a vessel is in pilotage waters, who is ultimately responsible for ensuring the deck log is properly maintained?

Accepted Answer

The master

Answer

Regardless of the presence of a pilot, the master retains ultimate responsibility for the vessel and all official records, including the deck log.

Question 3

What information must be entered in the log when visibility drops below the threshold requiring restricted-visibility procedures?

Accepted Answer

Time, visibility estimate, speed reduction, and fog signal type in use

Answer

Restricted-visibility entries must capture the time, estimated visibility, speed adjustment, and type of fog signals being sounded to document COLREGS compliance.

Question 4

A 'smooth log' differs from a 'rough log' in that:

Accepted Answer

The smooth log is the official document while the rough log is a working draft

Answer

The rough log is a working draft used during the watch, while the smooth log is the official, permanent record transcribed from it.

Question 5

If a crew member is injured during a watch, the log entry should include:

Accepted Answer

Name, nature of injury, time, and location of incident

Answer

Injury log entries must include the crew member's name, a description of the injury, the time, and the exact location aboard the vessel where the injury occurred.

(DWO) Deck Watch Officer Practice Test

(DWO) Deck Watch Officer Practice Test

DWO Log Keeping 3