4. Find antonyms in the text to the given words.

1.to leave-

2.northward-

3.northbound-

4.to increase-

5.full astern-

6.slowly-

7.starboard side-

8.obediance-

5. Match the words in column a and the words in column b.

A	B
1. passage	a) vessels
2. to reduce	b) course
3. full	c) flow
4. manual	d) ship
5. cargo	e) steering
6. traffic	f) ahead
7. to alter	g) plan
8. to monitor	h) speed

6. Decide if these statements are true or false. Correct the false ones.

1.Own vessel had left the southbound lane of TSS.

2.In compliance with the passage plan speed had been increased.

3.The own vessel observed a cargo vessel coming in the general direction of traffic flow.

4.The rogue vessel identified us on their AIS display.

5.The own vessel altered her course to starboard.

6.The rogue vessel passed on own vessel starboard.

7.The rogue vessel did not violate Rule 10.

8.Own vessel had to violate Rule 10 to avoid collision.

9.The VTS did not effectively monitor vessels.

7. Make up questions to get the following answers.

1.Own vessel was making 14 knots.

2.Yes, she was on manual steering.

3.We observed a rogue northbound cargo ship.

4.The rogue vessel was coming against the general direction of traffic flow.

5.Yes, we identified the rogue vessel on our AIS display.

6.No, we didn't receive any answer to our calls on VHF.

7.We reduced speed rapidly.

8.Yes, we altered our course to port.

9.The rogue vessel passed on our starboard side.

10.Two persons were looking at us through binoculars.

11.Yes, we notified the VTS of the situation.

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ColreGs violation in crossing situation

On a clear night at about 22:00 hrs, own vessel sighted another vessel, crossing from our port bow. Compass bearing showed no appreciable change and CPA showed that the other vessel would pass across our bow at a distance of less than two cables. As we approached, our radio and light signals were not acknowledged and we stood on for a considerable time, expecting the give-way vessel to take appropriate action under Rule 15 (Crossing situation).

By 22:20, the distance between the two vessels had become less than 1.5 nm, and reducing rapidly. Accordingly, under Rule 17 (Action by stand-on vessel), we turned hard to starboard, paralleling the other vessel's course. Once the other vessel had drawn sufficiently clear, we turned slowly to port and crossed its wake and resumed our original course.

1. Answer the questions

1.How can you determine the risk of Collision by bearing? What Rule of Colregs stands for Risk of Collision?

2.What signals were taken by stand-on vessel in present situation? What Rule of Colregs stands for this?

3.What device is used for giving light signals?

4.What actions should be taken by give-way vessel in this situation under Rule 15?

5.What actions must be taken by stand-on vessel under Rule 17?

6.How could the responsibilities of the vessels change in present situation in restricted visibility? ame the Rule.

7.How do you think, why stand-on vessel didn’t turn port side at first? Wouldn’t it be easier?

8.Give the basic explanation of bearing?