I. Rewrite and translate following text into Russian.

1 Two sets of leading marks mark N stretch of the channel; the inward leading marks (pole beacons; black and white bands) lie on the N side of the channel, 2 cables N of Seymours Post, and the outward leading marks (pole beacons; red and white bands) lie on the S side of the channel.

2 Tinker, a shoal with a least depth of 3,7 m., lies at the S end of a rocky and irregular bank, with depths of less than 10 m., which extends 8 cables S from the E portion of the breakwater.

Pilotage for Falmouth is compulsory with certain exceptions. Vessels should send their ETA at least 12 hours in advance, with amendments, if nec­essary, up to 2 hours before arrival, addressed to "PILOT, FALMOUTH".

Weather permitting pilots board vessels in the vicinity of No.2 Light-buoy; the pilot vessel is only on station when a ship is expected. It has a black hull and an orange wheelhouse. The pilot office and pilot vessel maintain con­stant watch on VHF RT.

4. Tidal Streams. Details of the tidal streams in Swinge are shown in the tidal stream diagrams and in the tables on chart 60. A rate of about 7 to 8 knots in both directions is stated to be attained at Spring tides.

There are strong eddies on both sides of Swinge close to the rocks, and these can be used to advantage by vessels with local knowledge when pro­ceeding through this channel against the main stream.

 

II. Answer the following questions:

1. What is it necessary to do to bring the ship to anchor?

2. What pilot's boarding arrangements are required?

3. How does a ship start her contact with a shore radio-station?

4. When and to whom shall the Master report his ship's arrival in port?

5. What is the duty of the medical officer of the port aboard the ship?

 

III. Translate the following sentences into English:

1. Сколько буксиров мне заказать? - Я рекомендую вам заказать 2 бук­сира, т.к. сегодня сильный отжимной ветер.

2. В южной части острова имеется хорошее якорное место для малых судов со знанием местных условий.

3. Западная сторона мелей ограждена светящим буем со свистком.

4. При таком сильном ветре мы должны поставить судно носом против ветра и отдать оба якоря.

5. По обычаям нашего порта, экипаж должен иметь пропуск для выхода на берег.