NAV 2 LEC QUIZ 6

Why do charts become outdated?

• Due to the addition, removal, or shifting of buoys and shoal damages

• Because they are made of paper

• Due to changes in ship speed

• Because they are only updated every five years

Why is it important for navigators to use updated charts?

• To reduce fuel consumption

• To ensure safe passage and accurate positioning

• To increase the ship’s speed

• To improve satellite communication

What risk does a navigator face when using an outdated chart in foggy weather?

• Incorrectly tracking the ship's position due to missing or shifted buoys

• Losing satellite connection

• Increased radio interference

• Running out of fuel

What are Weekly Notices to Mariners used for?

• To issue safety protocols for port workers

• To track military exercises

• To inform passengers about ship schedules

• To update navigational charts and publications regularly

What do Temporary & Preliminary (T&P) Notices cover?

• Routine ship maintenance schedules

• Urgent navigational hazards

• Temporary changes like construction work and preliminary updates

• Long-term changes in maritime law

What kind of information do Special Notices to Mariners provide?

• Routine ship maintenance updates

• Information on fuel prices

• Major events affecting navigation, like new SOLAS regulations

• Weather updates

Who issues Local Notices to Mariners (LNM)?

• The International Maritime Organization (IMO)

• Local maritime authorities

• The United Nations

• The ship’s captain

. What is the purpose of Radio Navigational Warnings?

• To broadcast real-time urgent navigational hazards

• To provide ship crew entertainment

• To update ship schedules

• To issue port fee notices

What is a key task when piloting in restricted waters?

• Avoiding use of navigational charts

• Planning procedures, training the piloting team, and ensuring proper plotting instruments

• Ignoring local Notices to Mariners

• Increasing the ship’s speed

What type of ink should be used when updating charts?

• Black or blue

• Green or white

• Red or yellow

• Violet or magenta