How to pilot a commercial fishing boat
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of a commercial fishing boat?
A) Harvesting aquatic life for profit
B) Transporting goods internationally
C) Scientific research only
D) Recreational boating
  • 2. What is the most important safety consideration when operating a fishing vessel?
A) Maintaining vessel stability
B) Keeping the deck clean
C) Catching the most fish
D) Reaching port quickly
  • 3. What does GPS stand for?
A) Ground Positioning Satellite
B) Geographic Planning Software
C) General Purpose System
D) Global Positioning System
  • 4. What is the function of a fish finder (sonar)?
A) Locating schools of fish underwater
B) Navigating in fog
C) Communicating with other vessels
D) Measuring water temperature
  • 5. What is a trawl?
A) A type of fishing bait
B) A type of fishing rod
C) A large net dragged along the seabed
D) A small, handheld net
  • 6. What is a longline?
A) A type of anchor
B) A short rope used for tying knots
C) A navigational aid
D) A long fishing line with baited hooks
  • 7. What is a gillnet?
A) A net used for catching crabs
B) A net used for catching squid
C) A net that catches fish by their gills
D) A net used for catching shrimp
  • 8. What does the term 'bycatch' refer to?
A) The size of the boat
B) Unintended catch of non-target species
C) The amount of fuel used
D) The main species being targeted
  • 9. What is the purpose of a radar system on a fishing boat?
A) Identifying fish species
B) Detecting objects in low visibility
C) Monitoring engine performance
D) Measuring water depth
  • 10. What is the primary function of the vessel's bilge system?
A) Cooling the engine
B) Removing accumulated water from the hull
C) Storing fresh fish
D) Filtering seawater for drinking
  • 11. What is a 'weather routing' service used for?
A) Calculating fuel consumption
B) Planning voyages to avoid adverse weather
C) Predicting fish migration patterns
D) Determining the best fishing spots
  • 12. What is the purpose of a 'VHF radio' on a fishing vessel?
A) Playing music
B) Monitoring engine performance
C) Short-range communication with other vessels and shore stations
D) Long-range communication with satellites
  • 13. What is 'dead reckoning' in navigation?
A) Estimating position based on speed, time, and course
B) Using GPS for navigation
C) Relying on celestial navigation
D) Using radar for navigation
  • 14. What is the importance of knowing the tides?
A) Influences the speed of the boat
B) Controls the weather
C) Determines the price of fish
D) Affects navigation and fishing grounds accessibility
  • 15. What is a 'bearing' in navigation?
A) The speed of the vessel
B) The size of the anchor
C) The direction of an object from the vessel
D) The depth of the water
  • 16. Why is proper fish handling important on a commercial fishing vessel?
A) To attract more fish
B) To make the fish look better in photos
C) To make the fish easier to count
D) To maintain quality and prevent spoilage
  • 17. What is the purpose of a life raft?
A) To provide emergency flotation in case of sinking
B) To provide shade from the sun
C) To store extra fishing gear
D) To transport fish
  • 18. What is the SOLAS convention?
A) Standard Operating Limits for Aquatic Systems
B) Systematic Observation of Lake and Sea life
C) Sales of Local Aquatic Supplies
D) International convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
  • 19. What is the function of a 'winch' on a fishing vessel?
A) Cooking food
B) Hauling nets or lines
C) Steering the boat
D) Monitoring engine temperature
  • 20. What type of personal flotation device (PFD) is required by law?
A) Any inflatable toy
B) A pillow
C) A rubber ring
D) A Coast Guard-approved PFD
  • 21. What is the primary concern regarding fuel management on a fishing boat?
A) Using the cheapest fuel possible
B) Ensuring sufficient fuel for the voyage and fishing operations
C) Maintaining fuel color
D) Keeping the fuel tank clean
  • 22. What is 'ground tackle'?
A) Fishing nets
B) The anchor and its associated equipment (chain, rope)
C) Cooking utensils
D) Rain gear
  • 23. What is a 'knot' in nautical terms?
A) A method of tying ropes together
B) A type of fish
C) A type of rope
D) A unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour
  • 24. What is the purpose of maintaining a 'logbook'?
A) To catch fish
B) To read books
C) To record important details about the voyage and fishing activity
D) To store personal belongings
  • 25. What is a 'scupper' on a boat?
A) A device used for catching fish
B) A type of engine part
C) An opening that allows water to drain from the deck
D) A type of navigational instrument
  • 26. What is the primary cause of marine corrosion?
A) Exposure to sunlight
B) Lack of cleaning
C) Overuse of the engine
D) Electrochemical reactions in saltwater
  • 27. What is the correct procedure to follow when encountering a distress call?
A) Increase speed
B) Acknowledge the call and offer assistance
C) Ignore the call
D) Immediately return to port
  • 28. What is a 'derelict vessel'?
A) A vessel that is easy to steer
B) A vessel full of fish
C) A vessel abandoned at sea
D) A vessel with a new engine
  • 29. What are the potential consequences of overloading a fishing vessel?
A) Improved fishing success
B) Reduced stability and increased risk of capsizing
C) Faster speed
D) Increased fuel efficiency
  • 30. What should you do if you see someone fall overboard?
A) Reduce speed slowly
B) Ignore them and continue fishing
C) Jump in after them without a flotation device
D) Immediately throw a flotation device and alert the crew
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