[28/02, 10:06] +91 99520 81504: Internal - Capt. Manchalwar External - Capt. IVRSK Chennai 27-feb-2025 Function - 1 1. Quote Rule - 2 - I 2. ⁠Give an example of rule 2 application - I 3. ⁠In TSS, you are a PD, you have PD coming right ahead on reciprocal course, and being over taken by a vessel on stbd beam… state your action and justify - I 4. ⁠same situation in open high seas 5. ⁠Amver and SAR - Why reporting 6. ⁠Radar plots - 3 observations nd questions on that - E 7. ⁠Lateral buoys - E 8. ⁠Cardinal buoys - E 9. ⁠Main eng failure in TSS - I 10. ⁠Steering failure in TSS - I 11. ⁠If the rudder is stuck in stbd 10 will you be able to attach the emgcy pin or can it be done only at mid ship posn - E 12. ⁠Name any 5 currents - E 13. ⁠Name any 5 clouds - E 14. ⁠Name any 5 stars - E 15. ⁠ECDIS - how will mark a wreck suppose you receive a fishing boat sank recently posn…. And what buoy will be placed and it’s charac - E 16. ⁠CARDS - Pilot vsl, towing vsl and aground vessel related cards - E 17. ⁠Sound signals of aground vsl - I 18. ⁠Errors in Doppler log - E 19. ⁠VTS is a advisory or authority - I 20. ⁠if the vessel is told by the vts to alter course will you alter (very twisty question to break you and confuse you if you say tis right you will be passed) - Internal 21. ⁠ETA onboard your ship- no power or winches anything how will you pick up the tug boat rope. - external Result - Pass (go through cards) Capt IVSRK - Needs practical answers, he puts on the ship and situation and then ask for answers And helps a lot when you start answering in a wrong direction he guides and bring you back on track [28/02, 11:22] +91 96333 46470: Q20: If the VTS tells you to alter course, will you comply? Practical Approach: VTS is advisory, not an authority. The final decision lies with the Master and OOW. However, if the advice is reasonable and aligns with COLREGs and safety, it should be considered. If the instruction contradicts safe navigation (e.g., puts you in a collision situation), you must communicate with VTS and explain why you cannot comply. Best response in an exam setting: “I will assess the situation considering my vessel’s condition, COLREGs, and surrounding traffic. If the instruction is safe and practical, I will comply. If not, I will communicate my concern to VTS while taking appropriate action as the OOW.” This answer avoids an outright “yes” or “no” and demonstrates sound judgment.