BDOC NSS EXAM
Why do we have mooring buoys? - ANSWERS-for congested ports,
takes up less space, reduces the buoy swing circle.
On a RHIB, when are Boat Officers necessary? - ANSWERS-When
entering foul weather or reduced visibility (existing or expected) and
on long trips
The first boat trip in a foreign or unfamiliar harbor and when required
by local regulations
When returning large liberty parties after sunset
Whenever the Commanding Officer requires
Is a Boat officer always required? - ANSWERS-No, Bow hook,
Coxswain, can be replacements, Engineer,
In the RHIB, what valve cools the engine? - ANSWERS-Sea Cock.
Who supervises all flight operations? - ANSWERS-Air boss, HCO for
small ships.
,How do you avoid a danger semi circle of a hurricane in the northern
hemisphere? - ANSWERS-If you are caught in the dangerous
semicircle, bring true wind onto the starboard bow (045R) and keep it
there, while making as much headway as possible.
In Flight operations well deck operations, Why do a Foreign object
walk down? - ANSWERS-Foreign objects can be sucked into the helo
rotor blades and damage equipment.
In Heavy Seas - where do you want to bring the seas? - ANSWERS-
Starboard quarter. Bring stern ahead of you.
What should happens when 2 ships are in a towing situation? -
ANSWERS-Have them both on the crest or on the troth.
According to the NAVDORM, what is the responsibility of the CO in
terms of navigation? - ANSWERS--The CO is responsible for the safe
navigation of the ship. COs will use all available means of fixing and
establishing the ship's position.
-The Commanding Officer, with assistance from the Executive
Officer and Navigator, will create a ship specific Navigation Bill,
tailored from the NAVDORM, to adapt to the ship's equipment
configuration
-A presence of a maritime pilot does not relieve a Commanding
Officer of his or her responsibilities
How frequently should the Conning Officer hear a fix report when in
Restricted Waters? - ANSWERS-3 minutes
, IDENTIFY the common uses of the Global Positioning System. -
ANSWERS-The satellites allow a GPS receiver to determine the
longitude, latitude, and altitude of any position on Earth
GPS was originally intended for military applications, but the system
is now available for civilian use
STATE the advantages of the Global Positioning System. -
ANSWERS-Advantages:
-Provides velocity and an extremely accurate and instantaneous
position in three dimensions
-provides users with a standard time
-provides 24-hour coverage, worldwide, in all types of weather
-GPS is considered a passive system with an unlimited number of
users
What are the disadvantages of GPS? - ANSWERS-Antenna Masking
Electromagnetic Interference
Jamming
Spoofing
Errors
LIST the three major segments of the Global Positioning System. -
ANSWERS-1. Space
2. Control
Why do we have mooring buoys? - ANSWERS-for congested ports,
takes up less space, reduces the buoy swing circle.
On a RHIB, when are Boat Officers necessary? - ANSWERS-When
entering foul weather or reduced visibility (existing or expected) and
on long trips
The first boat trip in a foreign or unfamiliar harbor and when required
by local regulations
When returning large liberty parties after sunset
Whenever the Commanding Officer requires
Is a Boat officer always required? - ANSWERS-No, Bow hook,
Coxswain, can be replacements, Engineer,
In the RHIB, what valve cools the engine? - ANSWERS-Sea Cock.
Who supervises all flight operations? - ANSWERS-Air boss, HCO for
small ships.
,How do you avoid a danger semi circle of a hurricane in the northern
hemisphere? - ANSWERS-If you are caught in the dangerous
semicircle, bring true wind onto the starboard bow (045R) and keep it
there, while making as much headway as possible.
In Flight operations well deck operations, Why do a Foreign object
walk down? - ANSWERS-Foreign objects can be sucked into the helo
rotor blades and damage equipment.
In Heavy Seas - where do you want to bring the seas? - ANSWERS-
Starboard quarter. Bring stern ahead of you.
What should happens when 2 ships are in a towing situation? -
ANSWERS-Have them both on the crest or on the troth.
According to the NAVDORM, what is the responsibility of the CO in
terms of navigation? - ANSWERS--The CO is responsible for the safe
navigation of the ship. COs will use all available means of fixing and
establishing the ship's position.
-The Commanding Officer, with assistance from the Executive
Officer and Navigator, will create a ship specific Navigation Bill,
tailored from the NAVDORM, to adapt to the ship's equipment
configuration
-A presence of a maritime pilot does not relieve a Commanding
Officer of his or her responsibilities
How frequently should the Conning Officer hear a fix report when in
Restricted Waters? - ANSWERS-3 minutes
, IDENTIFY the common uses of the Global Positioning System. -
ANSWERS-The satellites allow a GPS receiver to determine the
longitude, latitude, and altitude of any position on Earth
GPS was originally intended for military applications, but the system
is now available for civilian use
STATE the advantages of the Global Positioning System. -
ANSWERS-Advantages:
-Provides velocity and an extremely accurate and instantaneous
position in three dimensions
-provides users with a standard time
-provides 24-hour coverage, worldwide, in all types of weather
-GPS is considered a passive system with an unlimited number of
users
What are the disadvantages of GPS? - ANSWERS-Antenna Masking
Electromagnetic Interference
Jamming
Spoofing
Errors
LIST the three major segments of the Global Positioning System. -
ANSWERS-1. Space
2. Control
