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Q. 1) Quote rule- 5 ( what do you mean by "call other available means")
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Q. 2) Different types of bouyages in the world .
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Q. 3) Describe ocean currents
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Q. 4) Principle of a GYRO compass.
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gyroscopic inertia and precession. either top heavy or bottom heavy, using mercury ballastics and precise weights to damp in drift and tilt to make it north seeking
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Q. 5) ECDIS performance standards ?
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Q. 6) How to go about loading a heavy lift ( 1 what is load density.2.shipper does not give you the load density of the cargo)
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Q. 7) What does rule 19 say ?
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Q. 8) Why are currents stronger in the west atlantic as compared to east atlantic
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due to ekman movement and earths corriolis force the western side current is stronger than eastern side current anywhere else also
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gulf stream is a continuation of equatorial current. due to the shape of landmass of the gulf of mexico, and the florida coast, the gulf stream is stronger than the currents of the east-atlantic. the likes of canary currents and all.
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Q. 9) About 15-20 ROR cards
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Q. 10) Action to avoid a trs.
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by the fascimaile we should avoid the voyage,and in trs we should always maintain the navigable semicircle,



