WorksheetsSEAM 5 Midterm Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
A vessel will continue to travel forwards after the main engines have been stopped is _____.
head reach
drag
pitch
cavitation
The forward motion of the ship from the moment that she starts to turn.
advance
transfer
list
drag
The distance which the vessel will move perpendicular to the fore and aft line commencement of turn.
transfer
way
set
yaw
Is the angle between the tangent to the turning circle at any point and the fore and aft line of the ship.
drift angle
reach
transfer
pitch
The distance traveled perpendicular to your original heading from which you put your rudder over until your rudder differs by 90 degrees is _____.
transfer
pivot
advance
diameter
It is the transfer for a turn of 180 degrees which is almost equal to the maximum transfer.
tactical diameter
track reach
side reach
stopping distance
Size of the _____ increases as the under-keel clearance reduces
turning circle
pivot point
rudder
propeller
Rudder angle is the most one that affect the _____.
turning circle
diameter
structural
drift
During a turn under steady engine power. What would be the ship speed?
reduce
increase
the same
steady
Stopping distance for a _____ ship may be up to three times the stopping distance when in ballast.
loaded
ballasted
unloaded
ballast
A vessel in shallow water will experience a squat that will cause a _____ in bottom clearance.
decrease
increase
nothing
sag
The effect of wind on a given ship depends upon on, EXCEPT:
the anchor it carry
the relative direction of the wind
the wind strength
the above-water area and profile
The most favorable condition to encounter when you dock your vessel is when the wind and current are _____.
parallel to the pier from ahead
setting you on the pier
crossing your course in opposite direction
crossing your course on the same direction
If your vessel heading is 000º and the wind blowing from your starboard bow, where should be your leeway?
starboard
port
forward
stern
What will be the effect of wind on ship speed, if the wind is coming from your bow?
decrease
increase
no effect at all
stop
What is the most likely cause when you notice that your speed has settled more into the way your rudder is sluggish in responding ?
shallow water
deep water
current
wind
A right handed propeller tends to move in which direction when going astern?
starboard
port
steady
counterclockwise
Which forces affect greatly the behavior of ship?
wind and current
wind and waves
Current and density
current and storm
To which extent does external forces become disadvantageous to the ship handler?
When the ship is riding on the wind and current
When its against the current
When its on the beam
When its none
Which type of ship affects greatly by the wind?
Car Carrier
Bulk Carrier
Tanker
General Cargo
What will happen to the ship if the wind blows off the beam?
it will drift sideways
it will have no effect to steering
it will increase the speed
it will reduce the speed
Which of the following does you may steer your ship effectively?
wind on the forward
wind on the stern
wind on the starboard beam
wind on the port beam
To which extent does the current will have constant strength and direction?
inland waters or harbors
open sea
gulf basin
estuaries
Which of external forces given are predictable in terms of direction?
current
wind
waves
storm
Where is the pivot point of the ship when going ahead?
forward
aft
midship
starboard side
