VTS Core Nautical Knowledge 2

Question 1

What does the term 'beam' refer to on a vessel?

Accepted Answer

The widest part of the vessel

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The length from bow to stern

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The height of the mast

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The depth of the keel

Question 2

In VTS operations, what is a 'traffic separation scheme' (TSS)?

Accepted Answer

A routing measure separating opposing traffic flows with separation zones

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A radio frequency plan for vessel communications

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A schedule for vessel arrivals and departures

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A system for separating commercial and recreational traffic

Question 3

What is meant by 'under keel clearance' (UKC)?

Accepted Answer

The vertical distance between the vessel's keel and the seabed

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The clearance between the vessel's hull and a dock

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The depth of water at the port entrance

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The height of the vessel above the waterline

Question 4

When a vessel is described as 'port side to' when berthing, what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The vessel's port side will be against the dock

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The vessel approaches the berth from the port side

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The vessel turns to port before berthing

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The port authority is guiding the vessel

Question 5

What is the purpose of a pilot boarding ground?

Accepted Answer

A designated area where a marine pilot boards or disembarks a vessel

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An area where vessels anchor to await port clearance

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A restricted zone for government vessels only

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An area where tugs rendezvous with arriving ships

Question 6

What does 'ETA' stand for in VTS communications?

Accepted Answer

Estimated Time of Arrival

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Estimated Time of Anchorage

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Expected Traffic Advisory

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Electronic Traffic Alert

Question 7

What navigational hazard does a 'wreck buoy' mark?

Accepted Answer

The location of a sunken vessel

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A submerged rock or shoal

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An area of strong currents

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A restricted fishing zone