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