How to pilot a commercial fishing boat - Exam
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of a commercial fishing boat?
A) Harvesting aquatic life for profit
B) Recreational boating
C) Scientific research only
D) Transporting goods internationally
  • 2. What is the most important safety consideration when operating a fishing vessel?
A) Maintaining vessel stability
B) Reaching port quickly
C) Catching the most fish
D) Keeping the deck clean
  • 3. What does GPS stand for?
A) Geographic Planning Software
B) General Purpose System
C) Global Positioning System
D) Ground Positioning Satellite
  • 4. What is the function of a fish finder (sonar)?
A) Locating schools of fish underwater
B) Measuring water temperature
C) Communicating with other vessels
D) Navigating in fog
  • 5. What is a trawl?
A) A small, handheld net
B) A type of fishing bait
C) A type of fishing rod
D) A large net dragged along the seabed
  • 6. What is a longline?
A) A type of anchor
B) A navigational aid
C) A long fishing line with baited hooks
D) A short rope used for tying knots
  • 7. What is a gillnet?
A) A net that catches fish by their gills
B) A net used for catching shrimp
C) A net used for catching squid
D) A net used for catching crabs
  • 8. What does the term 'bycatch' refer to?
A) The amount of fuel used
B) Unintended catch of non-target species
C) The main species being targeted
D) The size of the boat
  • 9. What is the purpose of a radar system on a fishing boat?
A) Identifying fish species
B) Measuring water depth
C) Detecting objects in low visibility
D) Monitoring engine performance
  • 10. What is the primary function of the vessel's bilge system?
A) Cooling the engine
B) Removing accumulated water from the hull
C) Filtering seawater for drinking
D) Storing fresh fish
  • 11. What is a 'weather routing' service used for?
A) Calculating fuel consumption
B) Determining the best fishing spots
C) Planning voyages to avoid adverse weather
D) Predicting fish migration patterns
  • 12. What is the purpose of a 'VHF radio' on a fishing vessel?
A) Short-range communication with other vessels and shore stations
B) Monitoring engine performance
C) Long-range communication with satellites
D) Playing music
  • 13. What is 'dead reckoning' in navigation?
A) Estimating position based on speed, time, and course
B) Using GPS for navigation
C) Using radar for navigation
D) Relying on celestial navigation
  • 14. What is the importance of knowing the tides?
A) Influences the speed of the boat
B) Determines the price of fish
C) Controls the weather
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 depth of the water
D) The direction of an object from the vessel
  • 16. Why is proper fish handling important on a commercial fishing vessel?
A) To make the fish easier to count
B) To maintain quality and prevent spoilage
C) To attract more fish
D) To make the fish look better in photos
  • 17. What is the purpose of a life raft?
A) To transport fish
B) To provide emergency flotation in case of sinking
C) To provide shade from the sun
D) To store extra fishing gear
  • 18. What is the SOLAS convention?
A) International convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
B) Systematic Observation of Lake and Sea life
C) Sales of Local Aquatic Supplies
D) Standard Operating Limits for Aquatic Systems
  • 19. What is the function of a 'winch' on a fishing vessel?
A) Monitoring engine temperature
B) Steering the boat
C) Cooking food
D) Hauling nets or lines
  • 20. What type of personal flotation device (PFD) is required by law?
A) Any inflatable toy
B) A rubber ring
C) A Coast Guard-approved PFD
D) A pillow
  • 21. What is the primary concern regarding fuel management on a fishing boat?
A) Maintaining fuel color
B) Using the cheapest fuel possible
C) Keeping the fuel tank clean
D) Ensuring sufficient fuel for the voyage and fishing operations
  • 22. What is 'ground tackle'?
A) Rain gear
B) The anchor and its associated equipment (chain, rope)
C) Fishing nets
D) Cooking utensils
  • 23. What is a 'knot' in nautical terms?
A) A unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour
B) A type of fish
C) A type of rope
D) A method of tying ropes together
  • 24. What is the purpose of maintaining a 'logbook'?
A) To catch fish
B) To store personal belongings
C) To read books
D) To record important details about the voyage and fishing activity
  • 25. What is a 'scupper' on a boat?
A) A type of navigational instrument
B) A device used for catching fish
C) A type of engine part
D) An opening that allows water to drain from the deck
  • 26. What is the primary cause of marine corrosion?
A) Electrochemical reactions in saltwater
B) Overuse of the engine
C) Exposure to sunlight
D) Lack of cleaning
  • 27. What is the correct procedure to follow when encountering a distress call?
A) Increase speed
B) Ignore the call
C) Immediately return to port
D) Acknowledge the call and offer assistance
  • 28. What is a 'derelict vessel'?
A) A vessel full of fish
B) A vessel that is easy to steer
C) A vessel with a new engine
D) A vessel abandoned at sea
  • 29. What are the potential consequences of overloading a fishing vessel?
A) Reduced stability and increased risk of capsizing
B) Faster speed
C) Improved fishing success
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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