FREE SVOP Navigation and Chartwork Questions and Answers

Question 1

On a Canadian nautical chart, you encounter a buoy symbol that is yellow and black. You note the top marks are two cones pointing down. What does this cardinal buoy indicate?

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That the safest water lies to the South of the buoy.

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That the safest water lies to the East of the buoy.

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That the safest water lies to the West of the buoy.

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That the safest water lies to the North of the buoy.

Question 2

You are plotting a course on a nautical chart. The compass rose indicates a variation of 15° West. Your vessel's deviation for the intended heading is 3° East. To convert a true course to a compass course, how would you apply these corrections?

Accepted Answer

Add 15° for variation and subtract 3° for deviation.

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Subtract 15° for variation and add 3° for deviation.

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Add 15° for variation and add 3° for deviation.

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Subtract 15° for variation and subtract 3° for deviation.

Question 3

While navigating in Canadian waters, which operate under the IALA-B buoyage system, you are heading upstream (returning from sea). According to the 'Red Right Returning' rule, what action should you take when you see a red, cone-shaped buoy?

Accepted Answer

Keep the buoy on your starboard (right) side.

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Keep the buoy on your port (left) side.

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Pass the buoy on either side as it marks safe water.

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Come to a complete stop and await instructions.

Question 4

Which of the following is the most accurate source for finding the specific meanings of all symbols and abbreviations used on a Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) nautical chart?

Accepted Answer

Chart No. 1, Symbols, Abbreviations and Terms

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Canadian Notices to Mariners

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The Collision Regulations

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The Sailing Directions publication

Question 5

You are operating a small vessel in a narrow channel and see a green, can-shaped buoy ahead. You are travelling upstream. How should you proceed to remain in the designated safe channel?

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Keep the green buoy on your port (left) side.

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Keep the green buoy on your starboard (right) side.

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You may pass the buoy on either side.

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Turn the vessel around as this indicates danger ahead.

Question 6

On a nautical chart, the abbreviation 'S' next to a seabed description (e.g., 'S/M') indicates what type of bottom composition?

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Sand

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Shale

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Stone

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Shells