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#Safety
No. 708
You are sailing along the anchorage and observe a vessel displaying a flag as shown in the picture. What is the meaning of this flag?
I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed;
I have a pilot on board;
I am taking in, or discharging, or carrying dangerous goods;
Man overboard;
#Seamanship / Terminology
No. 709
To secure a dinghy permanently, you usually use ...
a carpenter;
a painter;
a tailor;
a smith;
#Other / Erudition
No. 710
Which island is located at latitude 54° 15.1′ N and longitude 004° 27.8′ W?
Tenerife;
Malta;
Jersey;
The Isle of Man;
#Navigation / Pilotage
No. 712
At the regatta race, the distance to the finish at point "C" is 11.4 nautical miles for vessel "A" and 9.8 nautical miles for vessel "B". What will be the estimated difference in finish time if the speed of vessel "A" is 4.5 knots, while the speed of vessel "B" is 6.0 knots?
54 minutes, vessel B finishing first;
15 minutes, vessel A finishing first;
98 minutes, vessel B finishing first;
42 minutes, vessel A finishing first;
#Colreg / Laws and Rules
No. 713
In the following situation, a risk of collision exists between two sailing vessels. What should be the best action of the sailing vessel A?
Shall indicate manoeuvre by one prolonged blast;
Shall try to call another vessel via VHF;
Shall keep out of the way of vessel B;
Shall keep course and speed until it becomes apparent that the vessel required to keep out of the way is not taking appropriate action;
#Seamanship / Terminology
No. 714
What is the limb of the sextant?
The index mirror of the instrument;
The graduated arc of the instrument;
The index error;
The reflection of the light;
#Other / Erudition
No. 715
The longest non-stop sea voyage ever was made by William Reid Stowe and ended on June 17, 2010. How many days did his trip last?
1152 days;
1095 days;
1356 days;
900 days;
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