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February 2026

Welcome to the Watchkeeper quiz for January 2026

This is an open book Quiz intended to be a fun challenge.

You are positively encouraged to consult with the WK Handbook and any other resources you have to hand in making your responses.

Quizzes are a chance, in our quiet season, to refresh skills not often used post-training.   Enjoy the process of confirming what you know and don't hesitate to check on the WKH and other resources if you need to.

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Notes

Although it's technically possible to take the quiz on a mobile phone we really don't recommend it. You can use any browser on a desktop, laptop or tablet/iPad. You can take the quiz at home as long as you have an up to date chart and a PQ Portland Plotter.

Don't forget: if you select an answer and then change your mind, first click on your original answer to clear the tick and then make your new selection.

You can take the quiz as many times as you like until you are happy with your score.

If you would like to leave a comment or ask a question about anything in the quiz on the final page below the Exit box it reads 'You can rate the quiz and leave comments here'. First give a star rating by clicking on the stars. That will then open a box where you can leave comments. All comments will be reviewed by the Training Officer.

The page numbers in this quiz are based on WKH 12 (September 2025) [view pdf opens in a new tab]

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Category: Radio procedure

Question 1

A vessel calls ‘Prawle Point NCI’ on Channel 16. What should you do?

Choose up to TWO answers; correct answers are worth 10 and 5 points respectively, for a total of 15 points.

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Category: Activities & Incidents

Question 2

A member of the public rushes into PQ saying her husband has fallen and injured himself on the rocks at Langerstone Point. What are the quickest and most accurate ways to report the casualty’s position to the coastguard?

Choose up to THREE answers, each worth 5 points for a total of 15 points.

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Category: Plotting

Question 3

There is a motor cruiser 3.5nm from PQ at a bearing of 128° with reported engine failure. What are the best ways to find the speed and direction of the current at the boat’s position to determine drift?

Choose up to THREE answers, each worth 5 points for a total of 15 points.

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Category: Conning-on

Question 4

How many AWLB lengths are there in 1 cable?

Choose ONE answer for 5 points.

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Category: General protocol

Question 5

What visibility can be expected when the Inshore forecast gives it as 'poor'?

Choose ONE answer for 10 points

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Category: Plotting

Question 6

There is a PANPAN from MC Lazy Daisy with engine failure that states it’s position as 4 nautical miles from PQ and says PQ is at a bearing of 263°. What is the vessel’s LAT & LONG ?

Choose ONE answer for 10 points

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Category: Plotting

Question 7

MC Lazy Daisy (from the previous question) reported a position of 50°12.7’N  003°37.0’W when initiating the PANPAN. 

It is 07:15 and just after High Water on a Spring tide. The wind is a southwesterly Force 5 at 18kts. Where will the vessel be at 07:45?

Choose ONE answer for 10 points

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Category: Radio procedure

Question 8

You are listening to the FCG weather broadcast on CH62 when a MAYDAY call comes in on CH16. What should you do?

Choose ONE answer for 10 points

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Category: Radar / Vessel Tracker

Question 9

When should you click this button on the radar screen?

Choose up to THREE answers; each correct answer will receive 5 for a total score of 15 points.

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Category: Keeping the Log

Question 10 

What type of vessel does the code PBW stand for?

Choose ONE answer for 10 points

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The average score is 64%

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