GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

DEPARTMENT OF SHIPPING
DHAKA-1000
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY EXAMINATION
DECK OFFICER CLASS-3
COASTAL NAVIGATION
Candidates are to answer all questions Time: 3 Hours
Total Marks-100

Chart No-1353, DEV: CARD-6, VAR: 4°E, ATT: Vol-1: ships speed 12 knots.
01. At 1900 hrs while heading 125° C, TANJUNG JAMBOAYE Light 5s 44m 20M bore 205° C,
radar distance 8.1 miles;
a. Find ships position.
b. From this position find compass course to steer to reach a position14 miles North-East of
Ujung Tamiang light, F1(3) 20s 44m 20M, counteracting a current setting 200° (T) at 2
knots and a leeway of 6° for a NE, LY wind.
c. Find ETA 14

02. At 1500 hrs Ujung Peureulak light Fl (2) 6s 11M and Aero light in the SSW direction, Aero
Oc.2s 122m are in transit bearing 202°C, radar distance 6.5 miles
a. Find the position of the vessel and error of the compass.
b. From this position lay off courses, distances and ETA to reach 3 miles due north of
Blanglangcang light (Ldg.Iso 2s 15M). 12

03. Radar range of P. Barhala (178) light Fl(4) 19s 192m 30M found to be 5 toilet in SW
direction. After steering 093°T for 5 hours the KEPULAUAN SEMBILAN light F1(2) 10s
21m 15M found to be 12 miles due north. Find the set and rate of current. 10

04. Find the depth of water over a charted shoal of 5.0 meters at 1800 hrs GMT on 14th April
1991 at Barry. What is the UKC if the ships draft is 5.5 meter? 10

05. Outline the factors to be taken into consideration while navigating through a TSS. 10

06. The Bridge Procedure Guide issues guidance on the composition of a navigational watch.
a. State the factors to be taken into consideration when passing through a safety fairway.
b. State the factors to be taken into consideration when navigating in fog 12

07. S. The following table is an extract from a ship's log book:

Date Ships Time Log Book Entry

14th June 1200 hrs D.R. Position 31°15'N
175°22'W
Observed Position 31°26'N
175°20'W
15th June 1200 hrs D.R. Position 38° 52'N
178° 41'W
Observed Position 39° 14'N
178°41'W
 a. Find the course and distance made good between 1200hrs 14th June and 1200hrs 15th
June. 06

b. At 1800hrs 14th June, ship's time, the clocks were retarded by 1 hour to allow for the
change in time zones. 06

Find EACH of the following:

i. The speed made good between 1200hrs 14e, June and 1200hrs 15th June.

ii. the set and rate of the current experienced between 1200hrs 14th June and
1200hrs 15e, June.
08. 9. Chart work orals. 20
 GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH
DEPARTMENT OF SHIPPING
DHAKA-1000
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY EXAMINATION
DECK OFFICER CLASS-3
COASTAL NAVIGATION
Candidates are to answer all questions Time: 3 Hours
Total Marks-100

CHART NO-2056, VAR: 3° W THROUGHOUT, DEV. CARD-3, ATT: Vol-I

1. A vessel with 20 meter draft at Cinta Terminal pilot boarding ground at Java sea, receives
instruction to proceed to Teluk Semangka Oil Terminal pilot ground. Make a A passage plan.
10
2. A vessel observes simultaneous bearing of P. Daman Besar Lt Fl (4) 20s 19M Racon (D)
as137° (C ) and P.Peniki Light Fl. 5s 32m 16 M Racon (K) bore due North by Compass while
the later found to be 7 miles off. Find the ships position and deviation of compass for the
ship's head. 10

3. At noon in Java sea from a position with Beting Raja light FI.2 10s 13m 12M Racon (B)
(3cm) bearing 275°T x radar distance 5 miles, a vessel steer a course of 180° T and a speed of
12 knots. 3 hours 45 minutes later P. Daman Besar light Fl (4) 20s 19M Racon (D) found to
bore 090°T x 3 miles. Find the set and rate of the cueeent and course and speed made good
by the vessel. 15

4. A vessel steering a course of 270° C at 18 knots. Observed T. Parat light Fl 4s 23m 16M at
Palau Panaitan bearing four points on the port bow. 45 minutes later same light was abeam
and distance off 8 miles. After a further interval of 45 minutes it was four points on the
quarter. Find the position of the vessel at the time of 3rd bearing, course made good and set &
drift experienced during the run. 15

5. Find the time at which the afternoon tide rises to 3m on 13. of December 1991 at Dover 10

6. State the various Admiralty tidal publications available with contents and how these
publications could be utilized for safe navigation by the bridge team? 10

7. State the information could be obtained from routine charts. 10

8. Chan work orals. 20

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GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH
DEPARTMENT OF SHIPPING DHAKA 1000
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY EXAMINATION
DECK OFFICER CLASS-3
COASTAL NAVIGATION
EXM 12/17
Candidates are to answer all questions Time: 3
Hours
Total Marks-100

CHART NO-3945, VAR: FROM CIHART, DEV.CARD-4, ATT VOL-1, SHIPS SPEED 18 KNOTS

01. A vessel in position with TANJUNG NAPAL (SUMATRA) leading light in transit and
PULAU PANDANG light ( FL 5s 63m 15M) bore 265° C. Find the ships position. From this
position find the compass course to steer to reach a position with P. Jarak light (Fl (2) 15s
162m 20M) 3 point on the port bow and distance 3 mile. 10

02. From a vessel steering 180° ( T ) at 1000 hrs, KEPULAN SEMBILAN, B.Putih (White rock)
Lt . [FL (2) 0s 27m 15M] bore 090° (G) after 01 hour same light house bore 036° (G) find the
ships position at 1100 hrs allowing for a current setting 270° (T) at 2 knots and 5° leeway due
to strong NE wind. Gyro error 2° (H ) 10

If the vessel continue proceed on same course find the dipping distance and time B. putih
(White rock) light house. Observer height of eye is 12 meters. 10

03. At 1200 Hrs , PULAU ARUAH P. JEMUR light ( Fl 5s 46 m 18M) was fond to be 8 mile
due East. Find the ships position. From this position find the compass course to steer to reach
a position 5 nautical mile due south with P. JARAK light (Fl (2) 15s 162m 20M)
counteracting a current setting 090° (T) at 3 knots and 6° leeway due to westerly wind. What
will be the speed made good an ETA of the second position? 10

04. At 1500 Hrs vessel following course of 312° T , PERMATANG SEPEDA light house ( Fl
(4) 20s 43m 23M) was fond 2 mile abeam to starboard. Find the ships position plan a passage
to reach port KALANG pilot boarding ground. Ships draft 20 meter what will be the ETA of
the KALANG pilot boarding ground? 10

05. A vessel obtain radar range of KEPULAN SEMBILAN, B. putih (White rock) Lt. [FL (2) 0s
27m 15M] as 5 mile, after steaming 3 hour on a course of 172° (c) PULAU ARUAH
P.JEMUR light ( Fl 5s 46 m 18M) bore 207° (C) find the ships position at second
observation. 10
06. Find the time at which AM tide rise 2 meters on 21th December 1991 at DOVER. 10
07. Describe the content of admiralty chart catalogue. 10
08. State the Importance of visual fixing method during coastal navigation 10
09. Chart work orals. 20
 GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH
DEPARTMENT OF SHIPPING DHAKA 1000
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY EXAMINATION
DECK OFFICER CLASS-3
COASTAL NAVIGATION
EXM 04/18
Candidates are to answer all questions Time: 3 Hours
Total Marks-100 .
CHART NO-3946, VAR: FROM CIHART, DEV.CARD-4 , ATT VOL-1, SHIPS SPEED 18 KNOTS

1. At1300 hrs horizontal sextant angle between I JEMUR light house (FL.5s 46m 18M) and B.Mandri
light house (FI(2) 10s 43m 20M) found to be 27°, while PJEMUR light bore 187° (C), ships head
120°C Find the vessel’s position and deviation for ships head. From this position plan a passage to
reach Port Dickson Safe Water Mark buoy (L.IFL.10s) 10

2. At 1200 hrs. Sextant altitude from top of P. UNDAN Lt. house (FI (2) 15s 53m 18M), which is 53 m
above the sea level is observed to be 00°19.7’ while bearing from the same light house found to be
063° (T), Find the ships position. Vessel then steered a course of 305° (T) for 2 hours and TANJUNG
TUAN Light (F1 (3)15s 18m 23M) found 10 be 5.0 mile abeam to starboard. Find the ships position ,
course and speed made good. Also find out set and drift of the current. 10

3. A vessel was steering: 305° (T). At 1200 hrs T.Gabang . light house (Fl.4s - 28m 16M) bore 338°(T)
and 1230 Hrs 050° distance 5.1 Nautical Mile. and 1300 hrs T.Gabang ) bore 100°(T) Find the course
made good, ship’s position a1 1300 hrs and set and rate of current. 10

4. A vessel obtains radar mage of T. Medang light house (FLI0s 52m 20M) as 5 miles, after steaming a
course of 102 C for 50 minutes the Gosong Raleigh Isolated danger light (FI(2) 5s 16m 13M. Racon
(O)) found to be due South. Find the ships position. 10

5. At 2000 hrs the Bearing of Tanjung Tuan(FI(3) 15s 118m 23M), Water Tower Buk Tunggnl and, P.
Batu Besar light (Fl. G. 4s 6m 5M) found to be 341°C, 043°C and 089°C respectively. Find the ships
position and deviation for ships head. 10

6. Outline the factors to be taken into consideration while navigating through a TSS 10

7. List the factors which are causes deference of tidal prediction. 10

8. Find the UKC at 1500 hrs for a vessel 7 meters’ draft where the charted depth 7.5 meters on March
1991 at DOVER. 10

9. Chart work oruls. 20

 GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH
DEPARTMENT OF SHIPPING DHAKA 1000
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY EXAMINATION
DECK OFFICER CLASS-3
COASTAL NAVIGATION
EXN 12/19
Candidates are to answer all questions Time: 3 Hours
Total Marks-100 .

CHART NO-3947, VAR: 3° W THROUGHOUT, DEV.CARD-3, ATT: Vol-1 .

1. At noon from a position with Mudah Utara light FL.(2) 0s14M bearing 015° T x radar distance 3.5
miles, a vessel steer a course of 297°T and a speed of 15 knots. 3.5 hours later P. Undan light F1(2)
155 53m 18M found to bore 15°T x 5.4 miles. Find the set and rate of the current and course and
speed made good by the vessel. 10

2. A vessel observes simultaneous bearing of P, Undan light F1(2) 15s 53m 18M as 127° C and Melaka
Aero RC tower as 015° C while the former found to be 4.7 miles off. Find the ships position and
deviation of the compass for the ship’s head. 10

3. A vessel with 20 meter draft in position with T.Medang light F1.10s 52m 19M bearing 6 miles due
SSW , receives instruction to proceed to one mile south of port Sungai Udang pilot ground. Find the
courses and distance to port Sungai Udang pilot . bearding ground. 10

4. A vessel steering a course of 140° C at 14 knots. Observed Muntai light FI 5s 42m 18M bearing four
points on the starboard bow. 35 minutes later same light was abeam and distance off 8 miles. After a
further interval of 35 minutes it was four points on the quarter. Find the position of the vessel at the
time of 3rd bearing, course made good and set & drift experienced during the run. 15

5. Find the time at which the afternoon tide rises to 2.6m on 17" of December 1991 at Dover. Comment
on the accuracy of predicted tidal heights and times. 15

6. The Bridge Procedure Guide issues guidance on the composition of a navigational watch.

i. State the factors to be taken into consideration when passing through a safety fairway.
ii. State the factors to be taken into consideration when navigating in fog.
10

7. With reference to Rule 10 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at ' Sea, State
10
a. TWO other when a vessel may enter the separation zone.
b. TWO methods to determine if the charted traffic separation scheme has been adopted by the
International Maritime Organization.
c. Which vessels may use the Inshore Traffic Zones?
d. TWO prescribed circumstances when a ship is exempt from complying with the international
Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea with regards to traffic separation schemes.

8. A. Chart work orals. 20

 GOVERNMUNT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH
DEPARTMENT OF SHIPPING
DHAKA-1000
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY EXAMINATION
DECK OFFICER CLASS-3
COASTAL NAVIGATION .
EXN: 12/17
Candidates are to answer all questions Time: 3 Hours
Total Marks-100
CHIART NO-4041, VARIATION FROM CHART, DEV.CARD-5, ATT: Vol-1, SHIP'S SPEED
12 KNOTS.
1. A vessel in position with Teluk Tering leading lights in transit and at the same time passing the 15
m depth contour line as evidenced on the echo sounder graph. Find the position. From this
position find the compass course to steer to reach a position with Chang light FI(3) 15s 13m 15M,
4 points on the port bow and distance 1.6 miles, 10

2. A vessel at Singapore Western Petroleum Anchorage A obtains bearing of PSA BLDG (183), M.
Siloso near Cruise Bay entrance (Santosa Island) and Palawan light (Fl.G(2) 5s 8m 5M) as 010°C,
045°C and 081°C respectively, Find the ships position. From this position plan a passage 1o reach
Anchorage G of the Eastern Bunkering Anchorage A 10

3. At 2000 hours a vessel heading 090°C is in position with Batu Berhanti light (F1.8s 16m 13M)
bearing 270° C, distance 1 mile. From this position the vessel steered a course of 085°C for 50
minutes and the P Nogsa light bore due East distance 0.6 miles. Find the set and rate of the
current course and speed made good. 10

4. A vessel in Anchorage 'P’ of Eastern Bunkering Anchorage B at 1400 hours found Changi light
FI1.(3) 15s 13m 15M found to be 2 miles due NNE. Find ship's position. The vessel then steered a
course of 242°C for 1 hour and I Sakijang Bendera TR (50) found to be 1,15 mile bearing 015°T.
Find the compass course to steer counteracting a current of 060°T at 1 knots. 10

5. At 1200 hours SENTOSA cable car towers found to be in transit and Selegi light Fl. R 2.5S 6m
5M found 1o be 155°C. Ship’s head 090°C. Find the ships position and error of the compass.
From this position plan a passage and ETA to reach a position with 2 miles due North of P
Nongsa light Fl.8s 40m 20M. Ship’s speed 16 knots. 10

6. State the importance of source data diagram available in the admiralty chants, How shall you
assess the reliance of different portion of a navigational chart? 10

7. Find the UKC et 1200 hours for a vessel of 8 meters draft over a charted shoal of 7.5 meters on 12
March 1991 at Dover. 10

8. Outline the contents of EACH of the following publications that should be used when appraising
a voyage plan:

a. Admiralty list of lights and fog signal

b. Admiralty tide tables
c. Admiralty chart 5500 — Mariner's Routeing Guide - English Channel and Southem North
Sea 10

9. Chartwork orals. - 20
 GOVERNMUNT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH
DEPARTMENT OF SHIPPING
DHAKA-1000
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY EXAMINATION
DECK OFFICER CLASS-3
COASTAL NAVIGATION.
EXN: 12/17
Candidates are to answer all questions Time: 3 Hours
Total Marks-100
CHIART NO-5050, VARIATION 08 W THROUGHOUT, DEV.CARD-4, ATT: Vol-1,

01. AT 1400 hrs. the bearing of EDDYSTONE ROCKS Lt , GP. Fl. (02) 10 sec, found 282° (G) distance
5 mile. from Above Position Find the courses to steer to reach a position PLYMOUTH breakwater
entrance Lt FL WR 10 sec bearing 002° (T), dist. 01 mile, counteracting current setting 250° (T) at 2
knots and leeway of 5° due to westerly wind. What will be ETA ship speed 12 knots, Gyro error 1.5
low. 13

02. At 1800 hrs a vessel found St. ANTHONY HEAD Lt. oec WR 20 sce. bearing 004° (T) and after that
vessel enter into restricted visibility. Vessel has to set courses so as to pass MEVAGISSEY Lt. GP FL
(02) 10sec, 2 mile on port side, keeping outside of all lying danger. Draft of the vessel 10 meters. Find
compass courses. 12

03. 3. A vessel heading 030° (C) find following bearing at 0900 hrs. Black Head 294°(C) , Gibbin Head
005° ( C ) . From this position the vessel has to reach EDDYSTONE ROCKS Lt, GP. Fl. (02) 10 sec,
3 miles off and 30° on port bow. Find compass course and ETA. 12

04. At 1000 hrs Gribbin Head found to be 2.5 miles by ships Radar. after. steaming, a course of ,090° (C)
with current 005°(T) at 01 knots and leeway 2° for NW ly wind the Downend Pt Lt, Fl 30m 8M
bearing 335 (c) at 1030 Hrs . Find the Position of vessel at 1030 hrs. 12

05. Outline the content of HACH of following publication that should be used when appraising a passage
plan: 16
a) Admiralty List of Lights and Fog Signal.;
b) Catalogue of Admiralty Charts and Other Hydrographic Publications;
c) Routing Chart
d) Admiralty Sailing Directions.
06.
a) The Admiralty Tide Tables state that chart datum Is " at or near the level of lowest
Astronomical Tide”. Explain the Lowest Astronomical Tide. 2
b) Stole SIX possible reasons for differences between the published tidal heights / times and the
actual tidal heights / Times experienced. 3
c) With reference to the tidal predilections for Plymouth (Davenport) (Index Nu, 14, UK and
Ireland Tide Tables), explain EACH of the following: 4
i. the black symbol beneath the tittle and day 19a March, Thursday;
ii. the significance of this symbol relative to the tidal characteristics.
d) ) Explain EACH of the following terms, stating the units used: 6
i. tidal set; (II) Tidal rate (III) Tidal drift

7. Chart work orals, 20

 GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH
DEPARTMENT OF SHIPPING DHAKA 1000
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY EXAMINATION
DECK OFFICER CLASS-3
COASTAL NAVIGATION
EXN 08/20 set 10
Candidates are to answer all questions Time: 3 Hours
Total Marks-100 .
DEV.CARD-5, VAR FROM CHART CHART NO-5055/2451, ATT: Vol-1 .

1. Find the course lo steer by compass from a position with Beachy head light { fl (02) 20 sec 31 m
25M} bearing 015° T and royal sovering light { FL 20 sec 28m 28 M } 065°(T) in order to reach a
position, 4 miles due South of Bassurelle Light buoy { FL (4)R 15 Sec} RACON. allowing 5° leeway
due to Southerly wind and & current setting 045° (T) at 3 knots while own ship is steaming at 15
knots. 15

2. From a position with Dover Entrance Light (7.5 sec 20M) bearing 288° (G) Varne Light Vessel (FI R
20 s 12m 22M, bearing 212°(G), a ship with 10 knots speed steers a course of 222°(G) with a current
direction & speed 284°(T) at 2 knots. Two hours after Leaving the aforesaid position, find the
expected bearing and range of Dungeness Lt ho. (Fl 10 see 40 m 27M), (Gyro error 1°H) 15

3. Boulogne Harbour Entrance Light {Fl.(2+1) 15 sec 19M} was in transit with Colonne de la Grande
Armee (140) (50°44.4’ N 103°4.24’.E), bearing 079°(c), at the same time Cap d’ Alprech Light {fl (3)
15 sec 2m 24M} and aforesaid Boulogne Barbour Entrance light subtended a horizontal angle of 40°.
Find the ship’s position and the deviation of the compass for the ship's heading. 15

4. Your ship drops pilot at the pilotage ground off the Port of Boulogne and now intends to proceed to
the Port of Dover across the Dover Strait. Draw a safe course from Boulogne pilotage ground,
crossing the strait and keeping 2 miles clearance NE of variety Light vessel (Fl R 20 sec 12m 22M
and passing 0.5 miles South of south cardinal buoy (51°3.6’N, 1°25.8’ E). 15

5. Calculate the depth of water on a charted sounding of 7.7m at the Entrance to the ' port of Dover 27 th
February. 1991, 1630 GMT. 10

6. Describe how you will know that the chart you are using 15 of latest edition with up to date
correction. 10

7. Chart work and Orals. 20