Shadowing Practice: Seafarer | Second Officer (2nd) | Interview Questions and Answers | Oral Exam - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Coming in.
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What are your duties as second officer?
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As second officer, I am responsible for voyage planning, correction of charts and publications,
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updating navigational warnings, and safe watchkeeping in compliance with colerig and company procedures.
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Explain passage planning.
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Passage planning is done in four stages.
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Appraisal, planning, execution, and monitoring to ensure the vessel proceeds safely from birth to birth.
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How do you check that charts are up to date?
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I verify corrections using notices to mariners, update TNP and Navria warnings, and record all corrections in the chart correction log.
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What will you do if ECDIS fails during your watch?
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I will immediately inform the master, switch to backup navigation arrangements, increase position fixing, and record the incident in the logbook.
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Explain squat.
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Squat is the increase in a ship's draft due to hydrodynamic effects when moving, and it is maximum in shallow and confined waters.
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I calculate UKC by considering draft, squat, tide, charted depth, and include a safety margin as per company policy.
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Safety contour is the selected depth value that distinguishes safe navigable water from unsafe water on Ektis.
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How do you monitor the ship's position?
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I continuously monitor the ship's position using GPS, radar, visual bearings, parallel indexing and cross -check all systems.
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How do you find gyro compass error?
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I find gyro error by adjimuth of celestial bodies, transit bearings or by comparison with magnetic compass.
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What action will you take if gyro error is increasing.
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I will inform the master, apply correction, increase position fixing frequency, and arrange maintenance if required.
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What is CATSOC?
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CATSOC indicates the accuracy and reliability of hydrographic data displayed on ECTIS.
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Why should visual fixing still be used today?
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Visual fixing is used to verify electronic systems and prevent over -reliance on ECTIS.
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What What is wheel over point?
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It is the point where the hem is applied to safely turn the vessel considering speed, turning circle and environmental factors.
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What is cross track distance pay?
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XTD is the maximum allowable distance the ship may deviate from the planned route.
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What will you do if depth shown on echo sounder is less than expected?
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I will reduce speed, verify tide and squat, cross check position, inform the master and maintain a safe margin.
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What are the limitations of GPS?
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GPS may be affected by signal loss, jamming, spoofing and datum errors.
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What is chart datum?
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Chart datum is the reference level to which all depths and drying heights are related.
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What is parallel indexing?
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It is a radar technique used to continuously monitor the ship's position relative to land or hazards.
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How do you update Navaria warnings.
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I receive Navaria warnings through MSI, apply relevant warnings to charts or ECTIS and cancel expired ones.
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What is the most important rule for a navigating officer?
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Continuous monitoring of the ship's position and maintaining a proper lookout at all times.
About This Lesson
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.