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1. The fishing with a speargun in the area of the Central Port Authority of Piraeus is forbidden:

A) Outside the port of Piraeus.

B) On the beach of Piraeus.

C) From the Piraiki Peninsula and up to 42 km of Piraeus Sounion.

2. The nautical mile is unit of measurement:

A) The distance to the sea.

B) Speed at sea.

C) None of A and B.

3. Node is unit of measurement:

A) The distance to the sea.

B) Speed at sea and corresponds to one mile traveled per hour.

C) Speed and distance to the sea.

4. Draft is:

A) The apparent distance from the sea surface to the bottom.

B) The vertical distance from the surface of the sea to the keel of the vessel.

C) The out of the water part of the vessel.

5. Depth is:

A) The vertical distance from the sea surface to the bottom.

B) The vertical distance from the sea surface to the keel of the vessel .

C) None of the above A and B.

6. Leeward side (Stavento) is:

A) The side of the boat facing towards the wind.

B) The side of the boat opposite the direction wind blows.

C) The side of the boat unlike the direction blowing the wind and the bow.

7. Portolana is:

A) A large-scale naval map depicting a large marine area.

B) Extract from a large scale naval map that depicts in great detail, port joints and bays.

C) Extract a nautical map on a small scale.

8. Geographical Coordinates of a point are:

A) The latitude φ.

B) The point where our boat was left unmanageable.

C) The latitude φ and the longitude λ.

9. A nautical mile at sea is equal:

A) With 1853 m.

B) With 1852 m.

C) With 1609 m.

10. Nautical Diabetes (Compass ) is:

A) An instrument by which paths are drawn on the nautical map.

B) Distance measurement instrument on nautical map.

C) Speed vessel measuring instrument.

11. Width scale is:

A) The scale scattered on the top and bottom of the map.

B) The scale scattered on the left and right side of the map.

C) None of the above A and B.

12. Scale length is:

A) The scale scattered on the top or bottom of the map.

B) The scale scattered on the right and left side of the map.

C) None of the above A and B.

13. Where is the distance measured?

A) Only on the width scale.

B) Only in the length scale.

C) And on the width and length scale.

14. Geographical position is:

A) Determination of the course of a ship for the destination.

B) The point on the nautical map of the vessel at a given point of time and determined by the intersection of the parallel of the width and meridian of the length passing through that point.

C) Distance of the vessel from the port of departure.

15. Knowledge of the weather forecast applicable to the area of cruise is considered as:

A) Necessary to change course.

B) Necessary to show our knowledge to any passenger on our boat.

C) Necessary to cancel the trip if prevailing or going to prevail bad weather conditions.

16. The primary cause of the wind is:

A) Air temperature difference.

B) Address and volume.

C) Low barometric.

17. Tramountana is the wind:

A) Eastern.

B) West.

C) North.

18. Sorocos is wind:

A) West.

B) Northwest.

C) Southeast.

19. Garbis is wind:

A) Northwest.

B) Southwest.

C) Southeast.

20. Gregos is wind:

A) Southwest.

B) Northwest.

C) North East.

21. The 5 Beaufort scale is:

A) Troubled.

B) Very troubled.

C) Waveful.

22. The 6 Beaufort scale is:

A) Very troubled.

B) Very wavy.

C) Waveful.

23. At 5 Beaufort the potential wave height is:

A) 1.25-2.

B) 1.25-2.5.

C) 2.5-4.

24. Before departure, we affirm:

A) That we have the required amount of fuel and additional fuel.

B) We only have fuel for the distance we are about to go.

C) That we do not have extra fuel on board for the fire risk.

25. Where is not recommended anchoring?

A) On a sandy bottom.

B) On a rocky bottom.

C) On muddy bottom.

26. The floating anchor is recommended:

A) At great depths.

B) At low depths.

C) If we lose normal.

27. At 5 meters depth the length of the anchor rope must be at least:

A) 25 meters.

B) 40 meters.

C) 15 meters.

28. At 12 meters depth, the length of the anchor rope must be at least:

A) 36 meters.

B) 24 meters.

C) 48 meters.

29. In case of doubt the risk of conflict will be considered:

A) It may be sure.

B) It does exist.

C) It does not exist.

30. Beacons or lamps or lanterns are usefull:

A) For the recognition of ports by ships.

B) For the marking of reefs, shallows,

C) To safely navigate and guide sailors during the night.

31. When the beacon emits red light:

A) The area is classified as dangerous.

B) The area is characterized as harmless.

C) The area has currents.

32. At the entrance of the port, the green lamp shall be placed:

A) At the right end of the orifice (entrance) in relation to the vessel entering the port.

B) At the right end of the orifice (inlet) relative to the outgoing boat.

C) In the middle of port entry.

33. An outboard engine must undergo a first check (service):

A) After the first 20 hours or after use (5) months.

B) After the first 20 hours or after use (6) months.

C) After the first 20 hours or after use (3) months.

34. In the case of a machine not used for a short time:

A) We leave the fuel as it is in the engine carburetor.

B) Disconnect the fuel supply and let the engine run idle until the fuel is exhausted.

C) We do not take any action.

35. Do I fill the fuel tank full of fuel?

A) Yes to have enough fuel.

B) No, little room should be left for the expansion of gasoline from heat.

C) Not to prevent overcharging in the carburetor.

36. On two-stroke outboard motors:

A) Ensure that the petrol oil ratio is the one specified by the manufacturer.

B) Put as much oil as needed to prevent the engine from getting wet.

C) Put more oil out of the way for the cylinders to work better.

37. Engine thump (slow motion of the boat despite the engine running at full speed) is due to:

A) On a propeller that is entangled in algae or ropes etc.

B) Overflow of the carburetor.

C) In bad weather.

38. Increasing and decreasing engine RPM during operation are usually shown:

A) When there is incomplete petrol supply.

B) When there are bad weather conditions.

C) When there is a broken flap.

39. The use of emergency lighting and smoke signals shall be:

A) From the windy side.

B) From the leeward side.

C) From the stern of the boat.

40. If during the voyage the weather deteriorates, the operator must:

(A) Where required, it reduces speed so that the boat sails safely and does not enter the water in it.

B) Continues his journey.

C) Maximizes the speed for the nearest bay.

41. For the safe boarding of small craft:

A) We step as close to the middle of the boat, we are kept from somewhere and we enter.

B) Jump into the boat.

C) Put one foot on the boat and the other on the jib.

42. During the voyage:

A) We are running very slowly to avoid a possible crash.

B) We handle according to our instincts.

C) We are in constant readiness.

43. When we sail with our vessel in a channel or at the port entrance:

A) Our course is in the middle and if there is a danger we go right.

B) Our course is on the left side.

C) We keep track on the right side.

44. When we drive our boat behind boats that pull skiers

A) We keep security distance from both the skier and the leading boats.

B) We sail behind the skiers and over their waves.

C) We sail next to the skiers.

45. When we are on board with our ship in a waterway or corridor:

A) Anchor in the space that serves us, taking care of passing ships

B) We are not anchored but we are parked watching other ships.

C) We do not moor and do not interfere with the movement of other vessels in a channel or a sea corridor.

46. When approaching to a berth, the operator shall:

A) Sails calmly and with great care.

B) To sail at very low speed.

C) It is ready to handle it appropriately, while sailing calmly and with great care.

47. If during the voyage the weather begins to slowly or suddenly deteriorate, in addition to other actions, the operator must:

A) Ask the occupants to wear their own life jackets.

B) It runs at high speed to forestall the weather.

C) He is indifferent if it has an unabated boat.

48. If during the voyage the weather suddenly begins to deteriorate, the operator must:

A) Make a change / course with the ultimate goal of returning to the port or other safe bay as soon as possible.

B) To sail slowly so that he does not bark the boat.

C) To sail at great speed without regard to the weather.

49. If our boat comes into danger from a problem, what do we do:

A) If we are near the coast we leave the boat and go swimming.

B) Do not take any action.

C) We use the smoke, fire alarm, fire alarm signals, etc., in order to engage with other ships or onshore to alert the port authority.

50. If you have a VHF or a radiotelephone on board and you are in a state of emergency or danger:

A) Report to the nearest port authority or GREECE RADIO (in channel 16) immediately the damage to the boat and what do you intend to do?

B) Report immediately to the nearest port authority or GREEK RADIO (channel 16) the condition of the vessel, the type of risk, your position and your intentions.

C) Report immediately to the nearest port authority on HELLAS RADIO (channel 12) the damage to the boat, the type of risk, your position and what you intend to do.

51. Those handling high-speed craft shall:

A) To prohibit the boarding of people who are not aware of swimming or people who are under the influence of alcoholic beverages.

B) Allow the boarding of persons who are not familiar with swimming but who wear life jackets.

C) Allow the boarding of drinkers if they are attached to their seats.

52. Owners of high-speed craft shall:

A) Allow their boats to be used by persons who don’t have a driving license , when they are on board themselves .

B) To prohibit the use of their boats by persons who are licensed but are under the influence of alcoholic beverages.

C) Prohibit the use of their vessels by others.

53. Owners of high-speed craft shall:

A) Ensure that their vessels are inspected in accordance with the provisions in force.

B) Only take care of the appearance of their boats.

C) Take care of their boats only when they think it is necessary.

54. The circulation of HOVERCRAFT marine mopeds is prohibited:

A) Less than (200) meters from the outside of the waterborne buoys on organized beaches, (300) meters from the usual spot that swims bathers on free beaches, not marked by floating buoys and less than ( 500) meters from the coastline in areas where no bathers exist and at a speed greater than (5) nodes.

B) 200 meters from the coast.

C) Less than (100) meters from the outside of the floating buoys in organized beaches, (200) meters

55. When we are going to disembark from a bay, the operator must:

A) To sail at a low speed.

B) To sail with the paddles.

C) Go out after seeing that (100) meters on either side, there are no swimmers.

56. The movement of high speed boats, excluding HOVERCRAFT and jet-skis, is prohibited:

A) Less than (200) meters from the outside of the floating buoys on organized beaches, (300) meters from the usual point where the bathers swim in free beaches not marked by floating buoys and less than (500) meters ) measures from the shoreline in areas where there are no bathers and at a speed greater than (5) nodes.

B) Less than (100) meters from the coast.

C) Less than (100) meters from the outside of the floating buoys on organized beaches, (200) meters from the usual point where the bathers swim on free beaches, not marked by floating buoys and less than ( 200) meters from the coastline in areas where there are no bathers and at a speed greater than (5) nodes.

57. When launching a boat from a ramp, a slide, located near a beach:

A) I will move away at a slow pace.

B) I will only leave with the paddles.

C) I only move away when there is no swimmer 50 meters on either side.

58. Temporary deprivation of the driving license is:

A) From 15 days to 3 months.

B) From one month to 12 months.

C) Final deduction of the driving license.

59. In the event that a speedboat operator is responsible for an accident at the expense of another vessel or person, he shall:

A) Stay at the scene of the accident to offer every possible help to the victims and report the accident to the nearest port authority.

B) Stay only at the scene of the accident.

C) Report the incident to the port authority.

60. The International Regulations for the Prevention of crash at Sea (IRPC) apply:

A) In the seas, all states.

B) In all seas and ports of Greece.

C) At all the Widths and lengths of the globe.

61. The International Regulations for the Prevention of crash at Sea (IRPC) apply:

A) Across all Greece.

B) In all the states of the globe.

C) Both in the high seas and in the waters communicating with it.

62. The person handling a high-speed craft shall know:

A) Only the provisions of (RPCS) applicable in his country.

B) Only specific regulations applicable in all countries.

C) The provisions of the RPCS and apply them, as well as the special regulations apply in our country for the movement of high speed boats.

63. The International Regulations for the Prevention of crash at Sea (IRPC) apply:

A) On all commercial and passenger ships.

B) In every sport boat and military boat.

C) On all ships without exception.

64. The term sailboat means:

A) Any ship is moving at sea.

B) Every ship powered by sails but in maneuvers also uses its engines.

C) Every boat which moves with sails.

65. The term “Boat engaged in fishing ” means:

A) Every boat fishing.

(B) Any boat fishing with nets, trolling, grill or other fishing gear which limits its maneuverability / maneuverability.

C) Any boat fishing professional or amateur.

66. The term “unmaneuverable ship” means

A) Any ship damaged to its engines.

B) Any ship which cannot (e.g. due to a failure) handle it as a consequence cannot be removed from the course of another ship.

C) Any ship whose nature of work does not allow it to handle easily.

67. The term in course means:

A) That a ship is not anchored, aground or bound to a shore .

B) That a ship is anchored or bound.

C) That a ship is not unmaneuverable.

68. The term ‘’ aground ship” means:

A) That a ship from wrong handling or other cause has moored into shallow water.

B) That a ship is damaged in its engines.

C) That a ship has bound to the coast.

69. Anchored Ship means:

A) That a ship has bounded to the coast.

B) That a ship has anchored its anchor or its anchors and remains stationary.

C) That a ship is moored.

70. Each ship shall at all times:

A) Observe visual observation of the sailing area.

(B) To maintain visual and acoustic the environment in order to be in a position, in the event of a threatened danger, to fully assess the situation and the risk of collision.

C) Keep only auditory surveillance of the moving sea area.

71. Any handling to avoid a collision must be in accordance with the circumstances of the case:

A) Be understandable.

B) Be big enough.

C) Be clear, consistent, clear and timely and in accordance with the rules of Maritime Art

72. Any change of course or speed change attempted to avoid a collision must be:

A) At high speed to be perceived by the other ship.

B) At a slow speed, so the other ship can change course.

C) Large enough to be immediately perceived by the other ship.

73. Ships required to cross a lane of maritime traffic?

A) He will cross it carefully and at right angles to the direction of traffic flow.

B) Carefully cross it without counting the cruising angle.

C) He will cross it at high speed by emitting whistles.

74. Every ship arriving at another ship shall:

A) To inform the deceased of his intentions.

B) The arrived to change course according to the intentions of the arriving.

C) They arrive away from the course of the arrived.

75. Where two motor-powered ships meeting each other at opposite or near-opposite routes in such a way that there is a risk of collision, they shall:

A) Each ship to turn right to pass on the left side of the other.

B) Each ship to turn left.

C) Keep both of them on track.

76. When two motorized vessels cross their pathways and there is a risk of collision, they shall:

A) The ship that sees the other towards its right side departs from the course of the other and avoids passing through its bow.

B) The ship facing the other towards its left side is moving away from the path of the other.

C) Both to do right.

77. Every sailing ship will move away from the course:

(A) An unmaneuverable ship, a ship with limited handling capability, a fishing vessel.

B) An unmaneuverable ship.

78. A vessel engaged in fishing will move away from the course:

(A) An unmaneuverable ship, a ship with limited handling capability.

(B) Vessel of limited handling capability, sailboat, unmaneuverable.

C) Sailboat.

79. The lamps of the ships shall be lit:

A) In any case.

B) From sunset to sunrise, and in case of limited visibility during the day.

C) Only at night.

80. The headlamp is:

A) A white light on the ship’s mast (illuminates 135 °).

B) A white light on the ship’s mast and illuminates an arc of the 225 ° horizon, positioned so as to cover a 112.5 ° degree of left and right section of the longitudinal center line (bow-stern) of the ship.

C) A white light on the ship’s mast that illuminates 360 degrees to cover 180 degrees to the right and left of the bow.

81. Side lamps are:

A) A green light on the right side and a red on the left side of the ship each illuminating an arc of the horizon 122.5 ° degrees.

B) A green traffic light on the right side and a red light on the left side of the ship, each of which illuminates an arc of the horizon 112.5 ° degrees.

C) A green light on the right side and a red on the left side of the ship each illuminating an arc of horizon 180 ° degrees.

82. The crown lamp is:

A) White overlooked lamp at the stern of the ship.

(B) A white lamp 135 ° degrees positioned in such a way as to illuminate 67, 5 ° degrees on the ship’s mast.

C) A white light at the stern of the ship and illuminates an arc of the horizon 135 ° degrees placed in such a way as to illuminate 67.5 ° degrees to the right and left of the stern.

83. The towing lamp is:

A) A yellow light 225°degrees, is used when towing and placed over the crown light of the towing boat.

B) A yellow light 135° degrees, is used when towed and placed over the crown light of the towed boat.

(C) A yellow light with the same characteristics of a crown lamp shall be used when towing and placed over the crown lamp of the towing boat.

84. An overlooked lamp is:

A) 180 ° white light.

B) A 360 ° red light.

C) Lamp visible from all points on the horizon (illuminates, eg 360 °). Its color depends on the condition of the ship he wants to point out.

85. The flashing lamp shall be used:

A) From high speed passenger boats.

B) Of all high-speed boats without exception.

C) From high speed passenger craft and towboats.

86. A motor boat of less than 50 meters in length when traveling must show:

(A) A headlamp, side lamps and crown lamp.

B) An overlooking white lamp, side lamps and a crown lamp.

C) Two headlamps, side lamps and a crown lamp.

87. A motorized vessel of more than 50 meters in length when traveling must show:

A) A head lamp and the side lamps.

(B) Two headlamps, side lamps and crown lamp.

C) Two overlooking white lamps, side lamps and a crown lamp.

88. A motor boat of less than 7 meters in length and not exceeding 7 knots shall show at night:

A) Side lamps.

B) A white overlooked lamp, and if practical possible the side lamps.

89. A motorized vessel which tows at night shall display the following lamps:

A) Two headlamps, side lamps and a crown lamp.

B) Two overlooking lamps in vertical position, side lamps and crown light.

(C) Two head lamps in a vertical position and, if the length from the stern of the towing boat to the stern of the towed boat is more than 200 meters, three headlamps, side lamps, a crown lamp and the towing lamp over the crown lamp.

90. A towing boat shall show at night:

A) A head lamp and the side lamps.

(B) A head lamp, side lamps and the crown lamp.

C) Side lamps and the crown lamp.

91. A sailing ship shall display the following lamps at night:

A) A head lamp and the side lamps.

B) Side lamps.

C) Side lamps and the crown lamp.

92. A fishing boat when fishing with a trawl shall carry the following lamps at night with a length not exceeding 50 meters and moving:

A) A red and white overlooking lamp in a vertical position.

B) A green and white overlooking lamp in vertical position, side lamps, crown lamp.

C) A green and white overlooking lamp in a vertical position.

93. A fishing boat when fishing with cycled nets shall operate at night and shall show the following lamps:

A) A red and white overlooking lamp in a vertical position.

B) A green and white overlooking lamp in vertical position, side lamps, crown lamp.

C) A green and white overlooking lamp in a vertical position.

94. Anchored ship shall show at night:

A white overlooking lamp in every case.

B) Two head lamps one on the bow and one on the stern when its length is over 50 meters.

C) A white overlooking lamp on the bow, if its length is over 50 meters and the second white overlooking on the stern.

95. An aground boat of more than 50 meters in length carries the following lamps at night:

A) Two red lights visible all over the horizon and in a vertical line.

B) Two red lights visible throughout the horizon and in a vertical line, side lamps, crown lamp.

C) Two red lights visible all over the horizon and in a vertical line and two white lights visible all over the horizon, one at the bow and one at the stern.

96. An unmaneuverable vessel must show at night:

A) Two red lights visible all over the horizon and in a vertical line and a head lamp.

B) Two red lights visible all over the horizon and in a vertical line, and if drifting by waves and side lamps.

C) Two red lights visible all over the horizon and in a vertical line and if drifting by waves the side lamps and the crown lamp .

97. An anchored ship shall carry during the day:

A) In an overlooking spot, a black sphere.

B) On an overlooking point of the bow a black sphere.

C) On an overlooking point of the bow a black rhombus .

98. A towing vessel to tow shall during the day carry:

A) A black rhombus in each case.

B) A black rhombus on an overlooking point, only if the length of the towed exceeds 200 meters.

C) A black rhombus on an overlooking point only if the length of the towed is less than 200 meters

99. An aground ship shall carry during the day:

A) Three black spheres in an overlooking position and in a vertical line.

B) Three black rhombus in an overlooking position and in a vertical line.

C) Two black spheres in an overlooking position and in a vertical line.

100. An anmanueverable vessel must carry during the day:

A) Three black spheres in a vertical line and an overlooking position.

B) Two black spheres in a vertical line and an overlooking position.

C) Two red lights visible all over the horizon and in a vertical line.

101. A fishing vessel when fishing with (or absent) seine shall carry out on day:

A) Two black cones with the peaks joined at an overlooking point.

B) Two black spheres in vertical line overlooking.

C) A black cone in an overlooking position.

102. A long whistle the one that lasts:

A) About 3 seconds.

B) About 4 seconds.

C) About 4-6 seconds.

103. Short whistle is the one that lasts:

A) About 1 second.

B) About 4-6 seconds.

C) About 3 seconds.

104. A short whistle means:

A) Turn right.

B) Turn left.

C) I handle reverse.

105. Three short whistles mean:

A) Turn right.

B) Turn left.

C) I handle reverse.

106. Five short whistles mean:

A) I handle reverse.

B) Turn right.

C) I have doubts about the handling of another ship and I expect it to express its intentions.

107. The smoke alarm has a color:

A) Yellow.

B) Green.

C) Orange

108. The danger signal emitted by the radiotelephone or VHF consists of:

A) The SOS group.

B) From the NG.

C) From the word MAY DAY.

109. In any case, the ship which is obliged under IRPC to move away from the course of another ship must:

A) To act in a timely and effective way so that it is kept away from it.

B) To handle slowly slowly and keep close to it.

C) Expect the intentions of the other.

110. The firing of emergency lighting signals shall be:

A) After mature thinking, and a proper assessment of the state of the hazard.

B) To show that there is a happy event.

C) To show friendly boat that the area has many fish.

111. If there is a problem during the day and the ship is in a state of emergency or danger, we shall call on other ships or people onshore:

A) Using our smoke alarm.

B) Using the fireworks.

C) Illuminating a red light.

112. If there is a problem during the night and the ship is in a state of emergency or danger, we are calling on other ships or people onshore:

A) Using our smoke alarm.

B) Using the fireworks.

C) Illuminating a red light.