航海英语听力与会话-问答第四版完整版

一

does

“

abandon vessel

”

mean?

To evacuate crew and passengers from a vessel following distress.

does

“

foul anchor

”

mean?

Anchor is crossing.

does

“

dredging of an anchor

”

mean?

Refers to the movment of an anchor along the sea bottom with the ship under control

does

“

un derway

”

mean?

The vessel has speed to de water

does

“

dragging of an anchor

”

mean?

Refers to the anchor is moving over the sea bottom involuntarily

do you report when the anchor has been heaved out of the ground and is clear of it?

Anchor is a weigh.

you list some orders are included in Standard Ship Orders?

They are the helm orders, anchor orders, mooring and unmooring orders, and the engine orders.

you are ordered

“

port five

”

,how to reply and report?

Port five. Wheel port five.

you are ordered

“

Steady

”

,how to reply and report?

125.

to answer what is the course?

Course 125.

does

“

Single up forward to breast line and spring

”

mean?

That means to cast off all the other forward lines except for one breast line and a spring line

you want change the position of the head line forward 3meters,what do you say?

Shift the head line ahead 3 meters.

you want to heave tight the breast line ,what do you say?

Take in/Pick up the slack on breast line.

14..Which order is an equivalent to

“

Send out head line

”

Pay out head line

ordeer is an equivalent to

Pay out stern line

does

It means the anchor chain is across.

the anchor has been heaved out of the ground and clear of the bottom,what do you report?

The anchor has been heaved out of the ground and clear of the bottom

the anchor is secured firmly in sea bottom

，

what do you report?

She is brought up

there is no obstruction around the anchor before anchoring

，

what do you report?

The bow is clear.

the anchor is heaved out of tine water surface and just above it

，

what do you report?

Anchor is clear of water

you are ordered

“

stand by both engines

”

how should you reply and report

Stand by both engines

”

and report both engines stand by

you are ordered

“

full ahead

”

how should you reply and report

Full ahead

，

and report engine full ahead

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you are ordered

“

stop engine

”

how should you reply and report

Stop engine and report engine stop

does

“

finished with engine

”

mean

It means engine is no longer needed

二

’

s the validity of the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate?

Five years.

a ship enter a foreign port before quarantine inspection?

No it can

’

t.

must the customs officer seal the Bonded Store?

In order to preventthe crew from smuggling.

4.

Are cigarettes and liquor exempted from customs duties

?

No, they are not

can the captain do with the shore passes before leaving a port?

Collect and return them to the immigration officer.

certificate prescribes general requirements for the functions of radiotelegraphy

installation for lifeboat onboard?

The safety radiotelegraphy cerctificate

certificate specifies the freeboard assignment of a ship?

The International Load Line Certificate specifies the freeboard assignment of a ship

documents should you show when you go through the customs formalities?

Import Cargo Manifest, Last port clearance

documents should generally be shown to the quarantine officer?

Generally speaking, the crew list, Health Declaration, Yellow Book, De-ratting Exemption Certificate

and some other relevant documents should be shown to the quarantine officer.

documents should generally be shown to the customs officer?

Generally speaking, the captain’s declaration, port clearance, B/L, cargo manifests, crew list, crew

effects list, ship’s store list and some other relevant documents should be shown to the customs officer.

documents should generally be shown to the immigration officer?

Generally

speaking,

the

crew

list,

passport,

seaman’s

book

and

some

other

relevant

documents

should be shown to the immigration officer.

list 5 ship’s certificates

.

The shi

p’s certificates as followings the Classification Certificate, International Tonnage Certificate,

International

Load

LineCertificate,

Cargo

Ship

Safety

Equipment

Certificate,

Ship

Safety

Navigation

Certificate and so on.

your ship needs provisions and / or replenishments, how do you get them?

We can get the ship’s provisions and / or replenishments from the ship chandler.

document demonstrates a ship being in a fit and efficient condition and classed?

It is the Classification Certificate.

flag should hoisted when a vessel requires quarantine inspection?

When a vessel requires quarantine inspection, the signal flag “Q” should be hoisted.

ship’s particulars will pilot station usually ask for?

The pilot station usually

ask for the ship’s name, call sign, position, draft, ETA and so on.

should be reported to the pilot station?

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I should be reported to the pilot station as followings the ship’s name, call sign, position, draft, ETA

and so on.

should be confirmed from the pilot station?

The pilot boarding time and position should be confirmed from the pilot station.

should be prepared before the pilot comes on board?

Before the pilot comes on board, we should confirm the pilot boarding time and position, stand by

engine, rig the pilot ladder, and so on.

flag should be hoisted when a vessel requires a pilot?

When a vessel requires a pilot, the signal flag “G” should be hoisted.

must

always

be

brought

and

placed

close

to

the

p

ilot

ladder

well

before

the

pilot’s

embarkation?

Before the pilot’s embarkation, the lifebuoy with line and light must aways be brought and placed

close to the pilot ladder.

flag is hoisted when the pilot has arrived on board?

When the pilot

has arrived on board, the signal flag “H” should be hoisted.

the main items to be updated on the pilot card.

On

the

pilot

card,

the

LOA,

breadth,

gross

tonnage,

draft

and

some

other

information

should

be

updated.

should be in attendance when a pilot is on the ladder?

When a pilot is on the ladder, the OOW and sailors should be in attendance.

can a ship get in touch with a port authority before her arrival?

Before a ship arrival, by VHF or TELEX get in touch with a port authority.

should an officer report to the pilot station before her arrival?

Before a ship arrival, the officer should report to the pilot station as followings the ship’s name, call

sign, position, draft, ETA and so on.

kind of information is usually provided by the pilot station?

Pilot boarding time and position is usually provided by the pilot station.

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’s the validity of the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate?

The validity of the Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate is five years.

a ship enter a foreign port before quarantine inspection?

No, she can’t enter a foreign port before quarantine inspection.

must the customs officer seal the bonded store?

The customs officer seal the bonded store in order to avoid any smuggled things.

cigarettes and liquor exempted from customs duties?

Yes, if it is for ship’s consumption.

can the captain do with the shore passes before leaving a port?

Before leaving a port, the captain will return the shore passes to the immigration officer.

certificate

prescribes

general

requirements

for

the

functions

of

radiotelegraphy

installation for lifeboat onboard?

It is the Safety Radiotelegraphy Certificate.

certificate specifies the freeboard assignment of a ship?

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The International Load Line Certificate specifies the freeboard assignment of a ship.

document should you show when you go through the customs formalities?

When go through the customs formalities, I should be shown the c

aptain’s declaration, port clearance,

B/L, cargo manifests, crew list, crew effects list, ship’s store list and some other relevant documents.

documents should generally be shown to the quarantine officer?

Generally speaking, the crew list, Health Declaration, Yellow Book, De- ratting Exemption Certificate

and some other relevant documents should be shown to the quarantine officer.

documents should generally be shown to the customs officer?

Generally speaking, the captain’s declaratio

n, port clearance, B/L, cargo manifests, crew list, crew

effects list, ship’s store list and some other relevant documents should be shown to the customs officer.

documents should generally be shown to the immigration officer?

Generally

speaking

,

the

crew

list,

passport,

seaman’s

book

and

some

other

relevant

documents

should be shown to the immigration officer.

list 5 ship’s certificates.

The ship’s certificates as followings the Classification Certificate, International Tonnage Cert

ificate,

International

Load

LineCertificate,

Cargo

Ship

Safety

Equipment

Certificate,

Ship

Safety

Navigation

Certificate and so on.

your ship needs provisions and / or replenishments, how do you get them?

We can get the ship’s provisions and / or

replenishments from the ship chandler.

document demonstrates a ship being in a fit and efficient condition and classed?

It is the Classification Certificate.

flag should hoisted when a vessel requires quarantine inspection?

When a ve

ssel requires quarantine inspection, the signal flag “Q” should be hoisted.

ship’s particulars will pilot station usually ask for?

The pilot station usually ask for the ship’s name, call sign, position, draft, ETA and so on.

should be reported to the pilot station?

I should be reported to the pilot station as followings the ship’s name, call sign, position, draft, ETA

and so on.

should be confirmed from the pilot station?

The pilot boarding time and position should be confirmed from the pilot station.

should be prepared before the pilot comes on board?

Before the pilot comes on board, we should confirm the pilot boarding time and position, stand by

engine, rig the pilot ladder, and so on.

flag should be hoisted when a vessel requires a pilot?

When a vessel requires a pilot, the signal flag “G” should be hoisted.

must

always

be

brought

and

placed

close

to

the

pilot

ladder

well

before

the

pilot’s

embarkation?

Before the pilot’s embarkation, the l

ifebuoy with line and light must aways be brought and placed

close to the pilot ladder.

flag is hoisted when the pilot has arrived on board?

When the pilot has arrived on board, the signal flag “H” should be hoisted.

the main items to be updated on the pilot card.

On

the

pilot

card,

the

LOA,

breadth,

gross

tonnage,

draft

and

some

other

information

should

be

updated.

should be in attendance when a pilot is on the ladder?

When a pilot is on the ladder, the OOW and sailors should be in attendance.

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can a ship get in touch with a port authority before her arrival?

Before a ship arrival, by VHF or TELEX get in touch with a port authority.

should an officer report to the pilot station before her arrival?

Before

a ship arrival, the officer should report to the pilot station as followings the ship’s name, call

sign, position, draft, ETA and so on.

kind of information is usually provided by the pilot station?

Pilot boarding time and position is usually provided by the pilot station.

四

preparing for anchoring what must you do before releasing the bow stoppers?

Before releasing the bow stoppers for anchoring, we must to check the ship’s speed and the depth of

water.

you let go an anchor from the hawse pipe if the depth was 75 meters?

No, I can not. If the depth of water is 50 meters or more, I should send the anchor to the sea bottom

with the windlass and then slack away the chain slowly.

is dangerous to anchor in ice?

If the ship to anchor in ice, may be trapped by the ice and the anchor may not be brought up.

’s the call sign of your ship?

My ship’s call sign is 3ELK9.

’s the ship’s nationality?

The ship’s nationality is PANAMA.

’s your IMO number of

your ship?

My ship’s IMO number is 9431109.

type is your vessel?

My vessel is a bulk carrier.

can a ship get in touch with a port before her arrival?

Before a ship arrival, by VHF or TELEX get in touch with a port.

the vessel enters the VTS area, what is requested to report?

When the vessel enters the VTS area, I request to report the

ship’s name, call sign, position, draft,

ETA and so on.

you are ordered: “Stand by both engines!” How should you reply and report?

I

should reply “Stand by both engines!” and report “Both engines stand by!”

does the abbreviation ETD stand for?

ETD stand for “Estimated Time of Departure”.

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.Why must you consider ship’s speed and sea depth when you release the bow stoppers?

In order not to exceed the SWL of the bow stoppers.

you list at least three mooring lines?

The mooring lines including the head line, stern line, breast line and spring line.

are

about

to

enter

a

fairway

and

you

want

to

relay

your

intention

to

the

VTS.

Using

a

standard message marker and a phrase, what should you say?

I should say “VTS, this is MV BEAGLE VII, I am entering the fairway”.

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is the loading capacity of your vessel?

My vessel’s loading capacity is 17,000 tons.

cargo hand gear and equipment dose your vessel have?

My vessel have three deck cranes.

list some cargo papers.

The cargo papers as followings the stowage plan, shipping order, B/L, cargo manifest and so on.

describe the general nature of general cargo.

The general cargo is a verity of cargo and is packed separately.

describe the general nature of bulk cargo.

The bulk cargo is the single cargo without package when under transport.

kind of cargo is canvas sling suitable for lifting?

The canvas sling is suitable for lifting bulk cargo, bagged cargo, and so on.

kind of cargo is chain sling suitable for lifting?

The chain sling is suitable for lifting general cargo, such as steel sheets,timber and so on.

kind of cargo is net sling suitable for lifting?

The net sling is suitable for lifting general cargo in pieces.

does the abbreviation SWL stand for?

SWL stand for “Safe working load”.

does “shifting cargo” mean?

“Shifting cargo” means “To move the cargo from one place to another”.

does “Union purchase” mean?

“Union

purchase” means “A method of cargo handing by combining

two

derricks, one

of which

is

fixed over the hatch and the other over the ship’s side”.

preparations shall be done before loading cargo?

Before loading cargo, the cargo holds should be cleaned and made ready for use and inspection.

does the abbreviation COW stand for?

COW stand for “Crude Oil Washing”.

many classes of dangerous goods are there according to the IMDG code? Can you list

some?

There are 9 classes of dangerous goods, such as explosive, flammables, poisons, corrosives and so

on.

kind of cargo is classified as flammable cargo?

The flammable cargo is classified as the cargo is easy to burn, including gas, liquid and solid.

does “compatibility of goods” mean?

“Compatibility of goods” means “The different goods can be stowed together in one hold”.

can be used to removed spillage?

Such as the oil absorbent, chemical agent, rags and some other equipment can be used to removed

spillage.

shall be ensured before entering the enclosed space?

Before entering the enclosed space, the ventilate fully and oxygen detection should be ensured.

must you wear when you enter an enclosed space?

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Before entering an enclosed space, I must be worn the breathing apparatus, gloves, helmet, safety

shoes, safety line and so on.

’s the first step in handling the cargo dama

ge caused by the stevedores?

If the cargo damage caused by the stevedores, as a C/O, I should ask the foreman to confirm the

cargo damage.

you list some ways of correcting listing?

Adjust ballast or deballast, shift or jettison some cargo.

22.

What’s your maximum permitted draft?

My ship’s maximum draft is 8.54 meters.

a cargo with a high “flash point” be of more concern to you than one with a low “flash

point”?

No, a cargo with a low flash point would be of more concern.

e you enter into an “enclosed space”, what safety precautions should you take?

Before enter into an enclosed space, the ventilate fully and oxygen detection should be taken.

you please describe the nature of general cargo?

General cargo is a verity of cargo and is packed separately.

you please say something about bulk cargo?

Bulk cargo is the single cargo without package when under transport.

you list any dry bulk cargoes and tell how they are handled?

The dry bulk cargoes including the grain, coal, ore and so on, they are usually loaded and discharged

by the grabs.

should heavier loads be placed?

They should be placed in the bottom hold or in the tween deck bottom hold.

kind of cargo gears and equipment are there on board the ship you have served on?

There are three deck cranes on board the ship.

does a confined space refer to?

It refers to small space which is lack of ventilation such as chain locker, fore peak tank.

precautions should be taken before entering the enclosed space?

Before entering the enclosed space, the ventilate fully and oxygen detection should be taken.

you give any description on cargo papers?

The cargo papers as followings the stowage plan, shipping order, mate receipt, B/L, cargo manifest,

and so on.

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is record keeping a necessary part of watchkeeping?

To make sure that he keeps proper watch according to relevant rules and conventions.

does VHF stand for?

VHF stand for

“Very High Frequency”.

should the relieving officer behave in case a bridge manoeuvre already took place but has

not been over?

The handover must be deferred until the action is completed and the vessel is in a safe condition.

many objects d

o you need to get a position using “horizontal sextant angles”?

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The three fixed visual objects needed to get a position using “horizontal sextant angles”.

should the master expect from the OOW on arriving at the bridge?

The

master

should

expec

t

the

ship’s

position,

course,

speed,

and

any

other

information

about

navigation from the OOW.

do you know the VHF channels to be monitored when leaving port?

Look through the Admiralty List of Radio Signals or guide to port entry.

is it important to sound fog signals?

To sound the fog signals can help the vessel to avoid close- quarters situation or risk of collision.

would you sound the general alarm?

When emergency accidents take place on board or carrying out drills, I should

sound the general

alarm.

should

an

OOW

notify

the

master

immediately

for

emergency

ship-handling

or

complicated navigation? Please list some.

The OOW will notify the master in such conditions as: equipment failure, distress call, heavy traffic,

lower visibility and so on.

a sailing ship is overtaking a power-driven vessel, who has right of way?

The power-driven vessel has the right of way.

11.A power-driven vessel is on collision course with a fishing trawler. Who has the right of way?

The fishing trawler has the right of way.

many “position lines” are needed to make a position?

At least two position lines are needed to make a position.

you define the very important term “underway”?

“Underway” defines “The vessel is not at anchor, aground or made fast to the shore”.

does the OOW assess risk of collision generally?

According to the relevant provisions in the COLREG to assess the risk of collision.

you list three famous canals in the world?

The Panama canal, Suez canal and Kiel canal are famous canals in the world.

is the sound signal to warn a vessel of the immediate danger of collision?

Five short and rapid blasts should be sounded to warn a vessel of the immediate danger of collision.

are the duties of watch- keeping when underway?

Make sure the vessel on the planed course and keep a sharp look out.

be advantages of various tools or technologies for a proper lookout.

The radar can detect the object and determine the distance; the compass can tell the course of the

vessel and the GPS can determine the ship’s position.

be the proper way of using VHF.

First

switch

on

the

VHF

powder,

then

choose

a

correct

channel,

press

the

transmitting

button

to

speak slowly and clearly.

do you rectify the mistake in marine VHF communication?

I should say the word “MISTAKE” followed by the corresponding part of the message.

do you emphasize the important part of a message in marine VHF communication?

I shoul

d say the word “REPEAT” followed by the corresponding part of the message.

s the collision risks, what else should you monitor on watch in reduced visibility?

In reduced visibility, besides the collision risk, I should monitor on watch such as

the compasses,

auto pilot, navigation and signal lights, and any other navigational equipment on the bridge.

is record keeping a necessary part of watch keeping?

Keeping

record

to

make

sure

that

he

keeps

proper

watch

according

to

the

relevant

rules

and

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conventions.

from those for navigation safety, what else should you do on an anchor watch?

On the anchor watch, I should keep the security watch and carry out fire patrol.

be the bridge shift change.

Prier to taking over the watch, the relieving officer should be check the course, speed, position and

any dangers to navigation.

In case a bridge manoeuvre already took place, the hand over must be deferred until the action is

completed and the vessel is in a safe condition.

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does “initial course” mean in search and rescue operation?

“Initial course” means “The course directed by the OSC or other authorized person to be steered at

the beginning of a search”.

does “jettison of cargo” mean?

“Jettison of cargo” means “To throw the cargo overboard in order to lighten the vessel or improve it’s

stability in case of an emergency”.

does SAR stand for?

SAR stand for “Search And Rescue”.

is INMARSAT short for?

INMARSAT short for “International

Maritime Satellite Organization”.

does UTC stand for?

UTC stand for “Universal Time Coordinated”.

you list three or more search patterns?

The

search

patterns

as

followings

the

expanding

square

search

pattern,

sector

search

pattern,

parallel sweep search pattern, ship/aircraft coordinate search pattern.

does a “hampered vessel” mean?

“Hampered vessel” means “A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver by the nature of her work”.

does MMSI stand for?

MMSI stand for “Maritime Mobile Service Identity”.

does OSC stand for?

OSC stand for “On

-

Scene Commander”.

will a parallel sweep search usually be used?

If a vessel searches and rescues with another vessel assistance, the parallel sweep search usually

be used.

will a sector search pattern usually be used?

If a single vessel searches and rescues, the sector search pattern usually be used.

will the expanding square search usually be used?

If a single vessel searches and rescues, the expanding square search usually be used.

you request the receiver to remain on channel 16 in VHF communication, what do you

say?

When I request the receiver to remain on channel 16 in VHF communication, I can say “Stand by on

channel 16!”.

do you rectify the mistake in marine VHF communication?

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I should say the word “MISTAKE” followed by the corresponding

part of the message.

do you emphasize the important part of a message in marine VHF communication?

I should say the word

“REPART” followed by the corresponding part of the message.

does MAYDAY mean in marine communications?

In marine communications, the MAYDAY means “The vessel is in distress or in critical danger”.

should be included in MA

YDAY messages?

The MAYDAY messages should be including the ship’s name, call sign, position, nature of distress,

the assistance she needs and so on.

does PAN-PAN mean in marine communications?

In marine communications, the PAN-

PAN means “An urgent message ab

out a serious danger for the

vessel, crew and passengers”.

does SECURITE mean in marine communications?

In marine communications, the SECURITE means “The message concerns the safety of navigation”.

are passengers advised to put on while abandoning the vessel?

The passengers are advised to put on lifejackets while abandoning the vessel.

can be used to attract attention after abandoning the vessel?

After abandoning the vessel, the orange smoking signals, hand flares, rocket parachute flares and so

on can be used to attract attention.

l radio stations keep a constant watch on distress frequencies. What frequencies are

they?

The distress frequencies are 2182kHz, VHF CH16 and so on.

23.A ship is signaling you with his

‘Aldis lamp’ (Morse lamp) the letter ‘U’. What is the message

for you?

If a ship is signaling to me the letter ‘U’ by his aldis lamp, the message means “You are running into

danger”.

is IAMSAR short for?

IAMSAR stand for “International Aeronautical and Maritime Search And Rescue”.

does RCC stand for?

RCC stand for “Rescue Coordination Center”.

you list any search patterns?

The

search

patterns

as

followings

the

expanding

square

search

pattern,

sector

search

pattern,

parallel sweep search pattern, ship/aircraft coordinate search pattern.

should you learn to use SMCP as developed by IMO?

In order to communicate with other ships and

shore stations.

you please talk about different ways to send off emergency signal?

Emergency signals can be send off by VHF, TELEX, DSC, INMASAT-C and so on.

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does “SOPEP” mean?

“SOPEP” means “Ship Oil Pollution Emergency Plan”.

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