Maritime Quiz 9 modern shipping technology Results #1. What does AIS stand for? Advanced Information System Automatic Identification System Automatic Indicator Signal Advanced Identification System #2. What does ECDIS stand for? Electronic Course Direction Indicator System Electronic Chart Display and Information System Enhanced Chart Data Information System Electronic Control Display Information System #3. What is the purpose of a bulbous bow? To increase cargo capacity To reduce wave-making resistance and improve fuel efficiency To house the anchor To improve stability only #4. What does GPS stand for? Geographic Position Satellite Global Positioning System Global Pilot System General Positioning System #5. What is the term for the fee charged when a ship is delayed in port? Detention Demurrage Laytime Charter fee #6. What is a TEU? Total Engine Units Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit (container measurement) Tonnage Equivalent Unit Twenty Equivalent Units #7. What flag is flown by a vessel requesting free pratique (health clearance)? The red “B” flag The yellow “Q” flag The blue “P” flag The white “H” flag #8. What does VHF stand for in marine radio? Variable High Frequency Very High Frequency Vessel High Frequency Visual High Frequency #9. What is the maximum range of a typical VHF radio at sea (line of sight)? 5–10 nautical miles Approximately 20–30 nautical miles (depending on antenna height) 50–100 nautical miles Unlimited #10. What is the name of the international convention that governs pollution from ships? SOLAS MARPOL (Marine Pollution) COLREGs STCW Previous Finish Join Us Today
