Canada Navy Convoy planning

The video tutorial explains the roles of Merchant Navy skippers in commanding convoy ships. They receive last-minute instructions and signal books, while only the Commodore is privy to the pre-planned course for the convoy's journey across the Atlantic.

What is the primary responsibility of Merchant Navy skippers in a convoy?

• To command the ships of the convoy

• To provide entertainment for the crew

• To navigate the ship independently

• To manage the ship's finances

What are skippers given at the last minute before commanding a convoy?

• A map of the Atlantic

• A list of crew members

• A weather forecast

• Instructions and code books

Who is aware of the convoy's course in advance?

• The Commodore

• All the skippers

• The radio operator

• The ship's engineer

What is unique about the convoy's course across the Atlantic?

• It is a straight line

• It is zigzagged

• It is circular

• It is a secret

Why is the course of the convoy carefully plotted?

• To ensure a scenic route

• To save fuel

• To avoid bad weather

• To maintain security and safety