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