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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel must proceed at a safe speed __________. |
during darkness |
at all times |
in restricted
visibility |
in congested waters |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that a seaplane shall __________. |
not be regarded
as a vessel |
when making way,
show the lights for a vessel not under command |
in general, keep
well clear of all vessels |
proceed at a slower
speed than surrounding vessels |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If your vessel is the stand-on vessel in
a crossing situation __________. |
you must keep
your course and speed |
the other vessel
must keep her course and speed |
you may change
course and speed as the other vessel must keep clear |
both vessels must
keep their course and speed |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in charge of a stand-on vessel in
a crossing situation. The other vessel is 1.5 miles to port. You believe
that risk of collision exists. You should __________. |
take avoiding
action only after providing the give-way vessel time to take action, and
determining that her action is not appropriate |
take avoiding
action immediately upon determining that risk of collision exists |
hold course and
speed until the point of extremis, and then sound the danger signal, taking
whatever action will best avert collision |
immediately sound
the danger signal |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A proper look-out shall be maintained __________. |
at night and during
restricted visibility |
only during restricted
visibility |
only at night |
at all times |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel underway shall keep
out of the way of a vessel __________. |
not under command |
restricted in
her ability to maneuver |
engaged in fishing |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a sailing vessel with the wind
on the starboard side and are approaching another sailing vessel that has
the wind on the port side. Which action should you take? |
Maintain course
and speed. |
Reduce sail and
hold course. |
Alter course away
from the other vessel. |
Any maneuver to
avoid collision. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In fog you observe your radar and determine
that risk of collision exists with a vessel which is 2 miles off your port
bow. You should __________. |
stop your engines |
hold course and
speed until the other vessel is sighted |
take avoiding
action as soon as possible |
sound the danger
signal at two-minute intervals |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE, according to the
Rules? |
A vessel engaged
in fishing shall keep out of the way of a sailing vessel. |
A vessel not under
command shall keep out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishing. |
A vessel not under
command shall keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability
to maneuver. |
A vessel engaged
in fishing while underway shall, so far as possible, keep out of the way
of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is underway in reduced visibility.
You hear the fog signal of another vessel about 30° on your starboard bow.
If danger of collision exists, you must __________. |
alter course to
starboard to pass around the other vessel's stern |
alter course to
port and pass the other vessel on its port side |
reduce your speed
to bare steerageway |
slow your engines
and let the other vessel pass ahead of you |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two vessels are in immediate danger
of collision, the stand-on vessel must __________. |
abandon ship |
assist in taking
whatever action is necessary to avoid collision |
sound a distress
signal |
hold course and
speed |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in restricted visibility
and hear a fog signal forward of the beam. Nothing appears on your radar
screen. You must take what action? |
sound the danger
signal |
sound two prolonged
blasts of the whistle |
slow to bare steerageway |
stop your engines |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If it becomes necessary for a stand-on vessel
to take action to avoid collision, she shall NOT, if possible, __________. |
increase speed |
turn to port for
a vessel on her own port side |
turn to starboard
for a vessel on her own port side |
decrease speed |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on Vessel "A" engaged
in fishing in a narrow channel as shown in illustration D037RR below. Vessel "B"
is a tanker proceeding in the channel. Vessel "B" sounds five
short and rapid blasts. What action should you take? |
not impede the
passage of vessel "B" |
maintain course
and speed |
sound one prolonged
followed by two short blasts |
not answer the
whistle signals from vessel "B" |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Navigation Rules state that a vessel
shall be operated at a safe speed at all times so that she can be stopped
within __________. |
the distance that
it would require for the propeller to go from full ahead to full astern |
1/2 the distance
of visibility |
a distance appropriate
to the existing circumstances and conditions |
the distance of
visibility |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rule regarding look-outs applies __________. |
in heavy traffic |
in restricted
visibility |
between dusk and
dawn |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fishing vessel is approaching a vessel
not under command. Which statement is TRUE? |
Both vessels are
required to take action to stay clear of each other. |
They must exchange
whistle signals. |
If the vessel
not under command is a power-driven vessel, she must keep clear of the fishing
vessel. |
The fishing vessel
must keep clear of the vessel not under command. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When underway in a channel, you should keep
to the __________. |
side of the channel
that has the widest turns |
starboard side
of the channel |
middle of the
channel |
port side of the
channel |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B"
as shown in illustration D017RR below. In this situation vessel "B"
is which of the following? |
burdened vessel |
stand-on vessel |
give-way vessel |
None of the above |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Rule 14 describes the action to be taken
by vessels meeting head-on. Which of the following conditions must exist
in order for this rule to apply? |
The situation
must involve risk of collision. |
They must be meeting
on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses. |
Both vessels must
be power-driven. |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a vessel
equipped with operational radar? |
She must use this
equipment to obtain early warning of risk of collision. |
The use of radar
excuses a vessel from the need of a look-out. |
The safe speed
of such a vessel will likely be greater than that of vessels without radar. |
The radar equipment
is only required to be used in restricted visibility. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two vessels are meeting in a narrow channel
as shown in illustration D037RR below. Vessel "A" is a sailing
vessel. Vessel "B" is a power-driven vessel which can safely navigate
only within the channel. Vessel "B" sounds the danger signal.
Vessel "A" shall take what action? |
have the right
of way |
sound one prolonged
followed by two short blasts |
maintain course
and speed |
not impede the
passage of vessel "B" |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, the vessel which
has the other on her own starboard side shall __________. |
change course
to port to keep out of the way |
reduce her speed |
if the circumstances
of the case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rules require that a stand-on vessel
SHALL take action to avoid collision when she determines that __________. |
the other vessel
is not taking appropriate action |
the other vessel
will cross ahead of her |
collision cannot
be avoided by the give-way vessel's maneuver alone |
risk of collision
exists |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that certain factors are
to be taken into account when determining safe speed. One of the factors
is the __________. |
current |
radio communications
that are available |
temperature |
maximum speed
of your vessel |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that a vessel overtaking
another vessel is relieved of her duty to keep clear when __________. |
she is forward
of the other vessel's port beam |
the overtaking
situation becomes a crossing situation |
she is past and
clear of the other vessel |
the other vessel
is no longer in sight |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision may be deemed to exist
under which of the following situations? |
if the compass
bearing of an approaching vessel does NOT appreciably change |
even when an appreciable
bearing change is evident, particularly when approaching a vessel at close
range |
if you observe
both sidelights of a vessel ahead for an extended period of time |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In which situation would risk of collision
definitely exist? |
A vessel is broad
on your starboard beam, range decreasing, bearing changing rapidly to the
right. |
A vessel is 22
degrees on your port bow, range increasing, bearing changing slightly to
the right. |
A vessel is 22
degrees abaft your port beam, range increasing, bearing is constant. |
A vessel is on
your starboard quarter, range decreasing, bearing is constant. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In determining "safe speed", all
of the following must be taken into account EXCEPT the __________. |
presence of background
lights at night |
maneuverability
of your vessel |
draft of your
vessel |
maximum horsepower
of your vessel |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Power-driven vessels must keep out of the
way of sailing vessels except __________. |
when the sailing
vessel is overtaking |
in a crossing
situation |
when they are
making more speed than the power-driven vessel |
on the Inland
Waters of the United States |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning two sailing
vessels approaching each other? |
A sailing vessel
seeing another to leeward on an undetermined tack shall hold her course. |
The vessel making
the most speed is the give-way vessel. |
A sailing vessel
overtaking another is the give-way vessel. |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is on course 000°T.
Vessel "B" is on a course such that she is involved in a head-on
situation and is bearing 355°T, 2 miles away from vessel "A".
To ensure a safe passing, vessel "A" should __________. |
alter course to
ensure a starboard to starboard passing |
maintain course |
maneuver to ensure
a port to port passing |
alter course to
port |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND "safe speed" is defined as that
speed where __________. |
no wake comes
from your vessel |
you are traveling
slower than surrounding vessels |
you can stop within
your visibility range |
you can take proper
and effective action to avoid collision |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B"
as shown in illustration D017RR below. Which of the following describes
vessel "A" in this scenario? |
give-way vessel |
overtaken vessel |
stand-on vessel |
None of the above |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which factor is listed in the Rules as one
which must be taken into account when determining safe speed? |
The construction
of the vessel |
The experience
of vessel personnel |
The maneuverability
of the vessel |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two vessels are in an overtaking situation.
Which of the lights on the overtaken vessel will the overtaking vessel see? |
Two masthead lights |
Both sidelights |
One masthead light
and a sidelight |
Stern light only |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision may exist __________. |
even when an appreciable
bearing change is evident, particularly when approaching a vessel at close
range |
if you observe
both sidelights of a vessel ahead for an extended period of time |
if the compass
bearing of an approaching vessel does NOT appreciably change |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in charge of a power-driven vessel
navigating at night. You sight the red sidelight of another vessel on your
port bow. The other vessel's after masthead light is to the right of her
forward masthead light. You should __________. |
stop engines |
sound the danger
signal |
hold course and
speed |
alter course to
port |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When navigating in thick fog with the radar
on, you should __________. |
secure the sounding
of fog signals until a vessel closes within five miles |
station a look-out
as low down and far forward as possible |
keep the radar
on the shortest available range for early detection of approaching vessels |
station the look-out
in the wheelhouse to keep a continuous watch on the radar |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning risk
of collision? |
Risk of collision
never exists if the compass bearing of the other vessel is changing. |
Risk of collision
exists if the vessels will pass within half a mile of each other. |
Proper use shall
be made of radar equipment to determine risk of collision. |
Risk of collision
must be determined before any action can be taken by a vessel. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that certain factors are
to be taken into account when determining safe speed. Those factors include
__________. |
state of wind,
sea, and current, and the proximity of navigational hazards |
maximum attainable
speed of your vessel |
aids to navigation
that are available |
temperature |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rules require which factor to be taken
into account when determining safe speed? |
The construction
of the vessel |
The experience
of the vessel's crew |
The location of
vessels detected by radar |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning risk
of collision? |
Risk of collision
always exists when the compass bearing of an approaching vessel changes
appreciably. |
The stand-on vessel
must keep out of the way of the other vessel when risk of collision exists. |
Risk of collision
always exists when two vessels pass within one mile of each other. |
Risk of collision
may exist when the compass bearing of an approaching vessel is changing
appreciably. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in thick fog. You have
not determined if risk of collision exists. Which statement is TRUE? |
The radar should
always be kept on a short-range scale. |
Your speed must
be reduced to bare steerageway. |
A look-out is
not required if the radar is on. |
Fog signals are
only required when a vessel is detected by radar. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation on open waters,
a sailing vessel shall keep out of the way of all the following vessels
EXCEPT a vessel __________. |
restricted in
her ability to maneuver |
not under command |
engaged in towing |
fishing |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement correctly applies to a situation
where a sailing vessel is overtaking a power-driven vessel? |
The power-driven
vessel must keep out of the way of the sailing vessel. |
The sailing vessel
must keep out of the way of the power- driven vessel. |
A "special
circumstance" situation exists. |
The vessel which
has the other vessel to the right must keep out of the way. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two sailing vessels are approaching each
other as shown in illustration D003RR below. Which statement is correct? |
Neither vessel
is the stand-on vessel because they are meeting head-on. |
Vessel "I"
should stand-on because she has the wind on her port side. |
Vessel "II"
should stand-on because she has the wind on her starboard side. |
Vessel "I"
should stand-on because she is close-hauled. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel and are
not sure whether danger of collision exists. What must you assume? |
the other vessel
is also in doubt |
there is risk
of collision |
you are the give
way vessel |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in restricted visibility and hear
a fog signal forward of the beam. Nothing appears on your radar screen.
You must __________. |
slow to bare steerageway |
stop your engines |
sound the danger
signal |
sound two prolonged
blasts of the whistle |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see another vessel approaching, and
its compass bearing does not significantly change. This would indicate that
__________. |
risk of collision
exists |
you are the stand-on
vessel |
the other vessel
is dead in the water |
a special circumstances
situation exists |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are watching another vessel approach
and her compass bearing is not changing. This means that __________. |
a special circumstances
situation exists |
you are the stand-on
vessel |
a risk of collision
exists |
the other vessel
is dead in the water |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision exists when an approaching
vessel has a(n) __________. |
generally steady
range and increasing bearing |
decreasing bearing
only |
increasing range
and bearing |
generally steady
bearing and decreasing range |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessels of less than what length may not
impede the passage of other vessels which can safely navigate only within
a narrow channel or fairway? |
30 meters |
10 meters |
20 meters |
40 meters |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are crossing so
as to involve risk of collision. Which statement is TRUE, according to the
Rules? |
The give-way vessel
should keep the other vessel to her starboard. |
The vessel which
has the other on her own port side shall keep out of the way. |
If the give-way
vessel takes action, she shall avoid changing course to starboard. |
If the stand-on
vessel takes action, she shall avoid changing course to port. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power driven vessels meeting in a "head-on"
situation are directed by the Rules to __________. |
slow to bare steerageway |
decide on which
side the passage will occur by matching whistle signals |
alter course to
starboard and pass port to port |
alter course to
port and pass starboard to starboard |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What describes a head-on situation? |
Seeing both sidelights
of a vessel directly ahead |
Seeing both sidelights
of a vessel directly off your starboard beam |
Seeing one red
light of a vessel directly ahead |
Seeing two forward
white towing lights in a vertical line on a towing vessel directly ahead |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a requirement for any action taken
to avoid collision? |
When in sight
of another vessel, any action taken must be accompanied by sound signals. |
The action taken
must include changing the speed of the vessel. |
The action must
be positive and made in ample time. |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on vessel "B" and crossing
a narrow channel. Vessel "A", who can only navigate within the
channel, is on your port bow and crossing as shown in illustration D040RR
below. Which action should you take? |
Increase speed
and cross his bow. |
Give-way to the
other vessel. |
Maintain course
and speed as the ship is on your port bow. |
Sound the danger
signal. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which procedure(s) shall be used to determine
risk of collision? |
Long-range radar
scanning |
Systematic observation
of objects detected by radar |
Watching the compass
bearing of an approaching vessel |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the stand-on vessel in a crossing
situation. You may hold your course and speed until __________. |
the other vessel
gets to within half a mile of your vessel |
action by the
give-way vessel alone will not prevent collision |
the other vessel
gets to within a quarter mile of your vessel |
the other vessel
takes necessary action |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If two sailing vessels are running free
with the wind on the same side, which one must keep clear of the other? |
The one with the
wind closest astern |
The one to windward |
The one to leeward |
The one with the
wind closest abeam |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision is considered to exist
if __________. |
there is any doubt
that a risk of collision exists |
a vessel has a
steady bearing at a constant range |
four vessels are
nearby |
a special circumstance
situation is apparent |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In which situation does a risk of collision
exists? |
A vessel is broad
on your starboard beam, range decreasing, bearing changing rapidly to the
right. |
A vessel is 22°
abaft your port beam, range increasing, bearing is constant. |
A vessel is 22°
on your port bow, range increasing, bearing changing slightly to the right. |
A vessel is on
your starboard quarter, range decreasing, bearing is constant. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel shall not impede the safe
passage of a __________. |
law enforcement
vessel |
power-driven vessel
following a traffic lane |
pilot vessel enroute
to a pilot station |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND To determine if risk of collision exists,
a vessel which is fitted with radar must use __________. |
radar scanning |
radar plotting |
compass bearings |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that risk of collision shall
be deemed to exist __________. |
whenever two vessels
approach from opposite directions |
if one vessel
approaches another so as to be overtaking |
if the bearing
of an approaching vessel does not appreciably change |
whenever a vessel
crosses ahead of the intended track of another vessel |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on vessel "A" pushing
a barge ahead and meeting vessel "B" as shown in illustration
D012RR below. How should the vessels pass? |
Both vessels must
alter course to starboard and pass port to port. |
Both vessels must
alter course to port and pass starboard to starboard. |
Vessel "A"
should maintain course and vessel "B" alter course. |
The vessels should
determine which will alter course by sounding whistle signals. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If two sailing vessels are running free
with the wind on the same side, which one must keep clear of the other? |
The one with the
wind closest abeam |
The one to windward |
The one to leeward |
The one that sounds
the first whistle signal |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel underway shall keep
out of the way of a __________. |
sailing vessel |
vessel engaged
in fishing |
vessel not under
command |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that risk of collision shall
be deemed to exist __________. |
whenever two vessels
are on opposite courses |
if one vessel
approaches another so as to be overtaking |
if the bearing
of an approaching vessel does not appreciably change |
whenever a vessel
crosses ahead of the intended track of another vessel |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel shall slacken her speed, stop,
or reverse her engines, if necessary, to __________. |
allow more time
to assess the situation |
avoid collision |
be stopped in
an appropriate distance |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel underway and fishing shall keep
out of the way of a __________. |
power-driven vessel
underway |
vessel engaged
on pilotage duty |
vessel not under
command |
vessel sailing |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By radar alone, you detect a vessel ahead
on a collision course, about 3 miles distant. Your radar plot shows this
to be a meeting situation. You should __________. |
turn to starboard |
turn to port |
maintain course
and speed and sound no signal |
maintain course
and speed and sound the danger signal |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When in sight of another vessel and there
is sufficient sea room, any action taken to avoid collision must __________. |
include a speed
change |
be accompanied
by sound signals |
not result in
another close-quarters situation |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When action to avoid a close-quarters situation
is taken, a course change alone may be the most effective action provided
that __________. |
it is NOT done
too early |
the course change
is to starboard |
it is done in
a succession of small course changes |
it is a large
course change |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessels I and II are underway as shown in
illustration D033RR below. Vessel I is a sailing vessel with the wind dead
aft. Vessel II is a power-driven vessel trawling. Which statement is TRUE? |
Both vessels are
to take action to stay clear of each other. |
Vessel I is to
keep clear because the other vessel is fishing. |
Vessel II is to
keep clear because she is a power-driven vessel. |
Vessel II is to
keep clear because the other vessel is to its starboard. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" and vessel "B"
(which is pushing ahead) are meeting head-on as shown in illustration D008RR
below. How must the vessels pass? |
Vessel "A"
must alter course while vessel "B" continues on its present course. |
The vessels should
determine which will alter course by exchanging whistle signals. |
Both vessels should
alter course to starboard and pass port to port. |
Both vessels should
alter course to port and pass starboard to starboard. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel. She
is about one mile distant and is on your starboard bow. You believe she
will cross ahead of you. She then sounds a whistle signal of five short
blasts. You should __________. |
reduce speed slightly
to make sure she will have room to pass |
make a large course
change, and slow down if necessary |
wait for another
whistle signal from the other vessel |
answer the signal
and hold course and speed |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is underway and pushing
ahead when vessel "B" is sighted off the starboard bow as shown
in illustration D028RR below. Which vessel is the stand-on vessel? |
Vessel "A"
is the stand-on vessel because it is pushing ahead. |
Vessel "B"
is the stand-on vessel because it is to starboard of vessel "A". |
Vessel "A"
is the stand-on vessel because it is to port. |
Neither vessel
is the stand-on vessel. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are aboard vessel "A" , a
power-driven vessel, on open waters and vessel "B", a sailing
vessel, is sighted off your port bow as shown in illustration D027RR below.
Which vessel is the stand-on vessel? |
Vessel "B"
because it is to port of vessel "A" |
Vessel "A"
because it is to starboard of vessel "B" |
Vessel "B"
because it is sailing |
Vessel "A"
because it is towing |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE in an overtaking
situation? |
An overtaking
situation exists when one vessel is approaching another vessel from anywhere
abaft the beam. |
Any later change
of bearing between the two vessels shall not make the overtaking vessel
a crossing vessel. |
It is the duty
of the vessel being overtaken to get out of the way. |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is the stand-on vessel when
two vessels crossing in fog are NOT in sight of one another? |
The vessel which
hears the other vessel's fog signal first |
The vessel which
has the other on her own starboard side |
The vessel which
has the other on her own port side |
Neither vessel
is the stand-on vessel. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Under the Rules, any vessel may slacken
her speed, stop, or reverse her engines to __________. |
attract the attention
of another vessel |
allow more time
to assess the situation |
create a crossing
situation |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel on crossing
courses. She is about one mile distant and is on your starboard bow. You
believe she will cross ahead of you but she sounds a whistle signal of five
short blasts. You should __________. |
make a large course
change, and slow down if necessary |
answer the signal
and hold course and speed |
reduce speed slightly |
initiate a passing
signal that will allow for a half mile clearance |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel should not impede the navigation
of a power-driven vessel? |
A vessel engaged
in fishing |
A sailing vessel |
A vessel not under
command |
A seaplane |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When taking action to avoid collision, you
should __________. |
not make any large
course changes |
not make any large
speed changes |
make sure the
action is taken in enough time |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are involved in a crossing situation
with a vessel off your port bow. The other vessel is showing a high intensity
all-round flashing red light. Which action should you take? |
Reduce Speed |
Remain clear of
the vessel |
Maintain course
and speed |
Alter course to
starboard |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement concerning maneuvering in
restricted visibility is FALSE? |
If a vessel determines
by radar that a close-quarters situation is developing, she shall take avoiding
action in ample time. |
A vessel which
cannot avoid a close-quarters situation with a vessel forward of her beam
shall reduce her speed to bare steerageway. |
A vessel which
hears a fog signal forward of the beam shall navigate with caution. |
A vessel which
hears a fog signal forward of her beam shall stop her engines. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B"
as shown in illustration D017RR below and will pass without changing course.
Which light will vessel "A" observe on vessel "B"? |
yellow towing
light |
green sidelight |
white stern light |
None of the above |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are crossing a narrow channel on your
15-meter vessel. A deeply loaded cargo vessel is proceeding down the channel
as shown in illustration D040RR below. In this situation, which statement
is correct? |
The cargo vessel
is the stand-on vessel because she is running with the current. |
You cannot impede
the passage of the cargo vessel. |
You are the stand-on
vessel because you are less than 65 feet in length. |
The Rule of Special
Circumstances applies in this case. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are crossing a narrow channel in a small
motorboat. You sight a tankship off your port bow coming up the channel.
Which statement is TRUE? |
The tankship is
the stand-on vessel because it is the larger of the two vessels. |
You cannot impede
the safe passage of the tankship. |
You are the stand-on
vessel because the tankship is to port. |
The tankship is
the stand-on vessel because it is to port of your vessel. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on vessel "A" and proceeding
down a narrow channel as shown in illustration D040RR below. You can only
navigate within the channel and vessel "B" is crossing so as to
involve risk of collision. Which action would be most prudent? |
Sound the danger
signal and take evasive action. |
Maintain course
and speed. |
Alter course to
starboard to give him more room. |
Back down and
allow vessel "B" to cross ahead. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel shall NOT impede the passage
of a vessel which can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway? |
A vessel sailing |
A vessel of less
than 20 meters in length |
A vessel fishing |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In narrow channels, vessels of less than
what length shall not impede the safe passage of vessels which can navigate
only inside that channel? |
100 meters |
50 meters |
20 meters |
65 meters |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are crossing a narrow channel in an
18-meter tug when you sight a loaded tankship off your port bow coming up
the channel. Which statement is correct? |
The tankship is
the stand-on vessel because it is the larger of the two vessels. |
The tankship is
the stand-on vessel because it is in the channel. |
You cannot impede
the safe passage of the tankship. |
Neither vessel
is the stand-on vessel because the tankship is crossing. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In which situation do the Rules require
both vessels to change course? |
Two sailing vessels
crossing with the wind on the same side |
Two power-driven
vessels meeting head-on |
Two power-driven
vessels crossing when it is apparent to the stand-on vessel that the give-way
vessel is not taking appropriate action |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" (towing) and vessel "B"
are meeting as shown in illustration D012RR below. In this situation, which
statement is TRUE? |
Both vessels should
alter course to port and pass starboard to starboard. |
Vessel "A"
should hold course while vessel "B" alters course to starboard. |
Vessel "A"
is the stand-on in this situation. |
Both vessels should
alter course to starboard and pass port to port. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND There are two classes of vessels which,
to the extent necessary to carry out their work, do not have to comply with
the rule regarding traffic separation schemes. One of these is a vessel
__________. |
engaged on pilotage
duty |
servicing a submarine
cable |
towing another |
engaged in fishing
in a traffic lane |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are crossing as
shown in illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A" sounds one short
blast on the whistle. Vessel "B" is which of the following in
this scenario? |
give-way vessel |
overtaking vessel |
stand-on vessel |
burdened vessel |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are preparing to cross a narrow channel.
You see a vessel that can only be navigated safely within the channel. You
should __________. |
hold your course
and speed |
not cross the
channel if you might impede the other vessel |
sound the danger
signal |
initiate an exchange
of passing signals |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel shall not impede the passage
of a vessel which can only navigate inside a narrow channel? |
A vessel of less
than 20 meters in length |
A vessel not under
command |
A vessel engaged
in surveying |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessels "A" and "B"
are crossing as shown in illustration D026RR below. Which statement is TRUE? |
The vessels should
pass starboard to starboard. |
Vessel "B"
should alter course to the right. |
Vessel "A"
must keep clear of vessel "B". |
Vessel "B"
should pass under the stern of vessel "A". |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a narrow channel. Another
vessel in the channel can only be navigated safely in that channel. You
should __________. |
sound three short
blasts, and take all way off your vessel |
not cross the
channel if you might impede the other vessel |
hold your course
and speed if she is on your port bow |
sound two prolonged
blasts followed by one short blast |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is directed not to impede the
passage of a vessel which can only navigate inside a narrow channel? |
A vessel not under
command |
A vessel engaged
in surveying |
A vessel of less
than 20 meters in length |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation on open waters,
a sailing vessel shall keep out of the way of all the following vessels
EXCEPT a __________. |
power-driven vessel
approaching on her starboard side |
vessel fishing |
vessel restricted
in her ability to maneuver |
vessel not under
command |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your 15-meter vessel is crossing a narrow
channel and a large cargo vessel to port is within the channel and crossing
your course. You must __________. |
hold course and
speed |
not cross the
channel if you might impede the other vessel |
sound the danger
signal |
initiate an exchange
of passing signals |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway you sight a vessel displaying
the shapes shown in illustration D006RR below. What action should you take? |
provide assistance,
the other vessel is in distress |
stay clear, the
other vessel cannot get out of the way |
contact the vessel
on VHF radiotelephone |
stop your vessel
and sound passing signals |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When shall the stand-on vessel change course
and speed? |
The stand-on vessel
may change course and speed at any time as it has the right of way |
After the give-way
vessel sounds one blast in a crossing situation |
When the two vessels
become less than half a mile apart |
When action by
the give-way vessel alone cannot prevent collision |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your 15-meter tug is underway and crossing
a deep and narrow channel. A large container vessel is off your port bow
on a steady bearing. Which statement is TRUE concerning this situation? |
You should maintain
course and speed. |
The container
vessel is the stand-on as it is the larger vessel. |
You are not to
impede the safe passage of the container vessel in the channel. |
None of the above |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is NOT to impede the passage
of a vessel which can only navigate safely within a narrow channel? |
Any vessel less
than 20 meters in length |
A vessel engaged
in fishing |
Any sailing vessel |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel shall NOT impede the passage
of a vessel which can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway? |
A vessel servicing
an aid to navigation |
A vessel dredging |
A sailing vessel |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in reduced visibility.
You hear the fog signal of another vessel about 20° on your starboard bow.
Risk of collision may exist. You should __________. |
reduce your speed
to bare steerageway |
slow your engines
and let the other vessel pass ahead of you |
alter course to
port to pass the other vessel on its port side |
alter course to
starboard to pass around the other vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is proceeding along a narrow
channel and can safely navigate ONLY inside the channel. The sailing vessel
approaches a vessel engaged in fishing. Which statement is TRUE? |
The fishing vessel
must sound the danger signal. |
Both vessels should
be displaying the signal for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. |
The fishing vessel
shall not impede the passage of the sailing vessel. |
Each vessel should
move to the edge of the channel on her port side. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is proceeding along a narrow
channel and can safely navigate ONLY inside the channel. The sailing vessel
approaches a vessel engaged in fishing. Which statement is TRUE? |
The fishing vessel
is directed not to impede the passage of the sailing vessel. |
Each vessel should
move to the edge of the channel on her port side. |
The sailing vessel
must keep out of the way of the fishing vessel. |
Each vessel should
be displaying signals for a vessel constrained by her draft. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND For a stand-on vessel to take action to
avoid collision she shall, if possible, NOT __________. |
increase speed |
decrease speed |
turn to port for
a vessel on her port side |
turn to starboard
for a vessel on her port side |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is proceeding along a narrow
channel and can safely navigate ONLY inside the channel. The sailing vessel
approaches a vessel engaged in fishing in the narrow channel. Which statement
is TRUE? |
The vessels are
required to exchange signals. |
Each vessel should
move to the edge of the channel on her port side. |
The fishing vessel
is directed not to impede the passage of the sailing vessel. |
Each vessel should
be displaying signals for a vessel constrained by her draft. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When underway in a channel, you should if
safe and practicable __________. |
exchange whistle
signals with any other vessels in the channel |
keep to the side
of the channel which lies to your starboard |
keep to the starboard
side of any vessels you meet |
stay near the
middle of the channel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear the fog
signal of another vessel ahead. If a risk of collision exists, you must
__________. |
sound three short
blasts and back your engines |
slow to bare steerageway
and navigate with caution |
stop your engines
and navigate with caution |
continue on your
course and speed until the other vessel is sighted |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel proceeding along a narrow channel
shall __________. |
avoid crossing
the channel at right angles |
not overtake any
vessels within the channel |
when nearing a
bend in the channel, sound a long blast of the whistle |
keep as near as
safe and practicable to the limit of the channel on her starboard side |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel using a traffic separation scheme
shall __________. |
only anchor in
the separation zone |
avoid anchoring
in areas near the termination of the scheme |
use the separation
zone for navigating through the scheme if she is hindering other traffic
due to her slower speed |
avoid crossing
traffic lanes, but if obliged to do so, shall cross on as small an angle
as is practical |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel approaching a narrow channel shall
__________. |
avoid crossing
the channel if it impedes another vessel navigating in the channel |
not overtake any
vessels within the channel |
keep as close
as possible to the edge of the channel on her port side |
anchor only in
the middle of the channel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement about the Navigation Rules
is TRUE? |
The Rules require
vessels to comply with Traffic Separation Scheme regulations. |
The Rules permit
a stand-on vessel to take action prior to being in extremis. |
The Rules use
the term "safe speed." |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Except where specifically required by the
rules, a sailing vessel is NOT required to keep out of the way of a __________. |
vessel setting
a channel buoy |
vessel engaged
in fishing |
vessel anchored |
power-driven pilot
vessel on station |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Systems of inbound and outbound lanes to
promote the safe flow of vessel traffic in certain areas around the world
are known as __________. |
traffic separation
schemes |
merchant vessel
reporting systems |
restricted maneuverability
channels |
collision avoidance
fairways |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A traffic separation zone is that part of
a traffic separation scheme which __________. |
contains all the
traffic moving in the same direction |
is designated
as an anchorage area |
is located between
the scheme and the nearest land |
separates traffic
proceeding in one direction from traffic proceeding in the opposite direction |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are fishing at night, and you sight
a vessel showing three lights in a vertical line. The upper and lower lights
are red and the middle light is white. Which statement is TRUE? |
You must keep
out of the way of the other vessel. |
The rule of special
circumstances applies. |
The other vessel
is at anchor. |
The other vessel
is responsible to keep out of your way. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel has on her port side
a sailing vessel which is on a collision course. The power-driven vessel
is to __________. |
stop her engines |
maintain course
and speed |
sound one blast
and turn to starboard |
keep clear, passing
at a safe distance |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An overtaking situation at night would be
one in which one vessel sees which light(s) of a vessel ahead? |
One sidelight,
the masthead lights and stern light |
Both sidelights |
Masthead lights
and sidelights |
Stern light |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Every vessel that is to keep out of the
way of another vessel must take positive early action to comply with this
obligation and must __________. |
avoid passing
astern of the other vessel |
sound one prolonged
blast to indicate compliance |
avoid crossing
ahead of the other vessel |
alter course to
port for a vessel on her port side |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When is a stand-on vessel FIRST allowed
by the Rules to take action in order to avoid collision? |
When the give-way
vessel is not taking appropriate action to avoid collision. |
The stand-on vessel
is never allowed to take action. |
When collision
is imminent. |
When the two vessels
are less than half a mile from each other. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When may a vessel enter a traffic separation
zone? |
in an emergency |
to engage in fishing
within the zone |
to cross the traffic
separation scheme |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A traffic separation zone is that part of
a traffic separation scheme which __________. |
is between the
scheme and the nearest land |
contains all the
traffic moving in one direction |
is designated
as an anchorage area |
separates traffic
proceeding in one direction from traffic proceeding in the opposite direction |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a traffic separation scheme, when joining
a traffic lane from the side, a vessel shall do so __________. |
only in case of
an emergency or to engage in fishing within the zone |
at as small an
angle as possible |
never |
as nearly as practical
at right angles to the general direction of traffic flow |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Underway at night you see the red sidelight
of a vessel well off your port bow. Which statement is TRUE? |
You are on a collision
course with the other vessel. |
You may maintain
course and speed. |
You must stop
engines. |
You are required
to alter course to the right. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Traffic separation schemes __________. |
provide traffic
patterns in congested areas, so that vessels can operate without having
a separate look-out |
provide routing
and scheduling procedures to reduce shipping delays |
prohibit vessels
carrying hazardous cargoes from entering waters that are environmentally
sensitive |
provide inbound
and outbound lanes to promote the safe flow of vessel traffic |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The purpose of established traffic separation
schemes is to do which of the following? |
provide vessel
reporting systems to assist in search and rescue in the event of a vessel
casualty |
provide inbound
and outbound lanes to promote the safe flow of vessel traffic |
provide routing
and vessel scheduling procedures to reduce shipping delays |
prohibit vessels
carrying hazardous cargos from entering waters that are environmentally
sensitive |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel using a traffic separation scheme
shall __________. |
cross a traffic
lane at as small an angle as possible |
utilize the separation
zone for navigating through the scheme if she is impeding other traffic
due to her slower speed |
avoid anchoring
in areas near the termination of the scheme |
only anchor in
the separation zone |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel using a traffic separation scheme
shall NOT __________. |
cross a traffic
lane |
proceed in an
inappropriate traffic lane |
enter the separation
zone |
engage in fishing
the separation zone |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning two sailing
vessels? |
A sail vessel
with the wind abaft of the beam must keep out of the way of a vessel sailing
into the wind. |
A sailing vessel
with the wind forward of the beam on her port side shall keep out of the
way of a sailing vessel with the wind forward of the beam on the starboard
side. |
When both vessels
have the wind on the same side, the vessel to leeward shall keep out of
the way. |
None of the above |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If a sailing vessel with the wind on the
port side sees a sailing vessel to windward and cannot tell whether the
other vessel has the wind on the port or starboard side, she shall __________. |
turn to port and
come into the wind |
hold course and
speed |
sound the danger
signal |
keep out of the
way of the other vessel |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessels "I" and "II"
are power-driven vessels. You are on vessel "I" as shown in illustration
D036RR below. In this scenario you are which of the following? |
give-way vessel |
overtaking vessel |
stand-on vessel |
None of the above |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are under sail making 5 knots. The apparent
wind is broad on the port beam at 10 knots. You see another sailing vessel
dead ahead on a meeting course. What action is correct? |
Both vessels must
maneuver to avoid collision. |
You must keep
out of the way of the other vessel. |
Only the other
vessel must maneuver to avoid collision. |
You are only required
to maneuver if collision cannot be avoided by maneuver of the other vessel. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning two sailing
vessels approaching each other? |
A sailing vessel
overtaking another is the give-way vessel. |
A sailing vessel
seeing another to leeward on an undetermined tack shall hold her course. |
When each is on
a different tack, the vessel on the starboard tack shall keep out of the
way. |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on vessel "A" and approaching
vessel "B" as shown in illustration D015RR below. You are not
sure whether your vessel is crossing or overtaking vessel "B".
You should take which of the following actions? |
consider it to
be a crossing situation |
consider it to
be an overtaking situation |
change course
to make the situation definitely either crossing or overtaking |
consider it a
crossing situation if you can cross ahead safely |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway on vessel "B"
approaching vessel "A", as shown in illustration D038RR below.
You are unable to see any sidelights on vessel "A". What type
of situation is this? |
meeting situation |
crossing situation |
overtaking situation |
special circumstances
situation |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B"
as shown in illustration D009RR below. Which vessel is the stand-on vessel? |
Vessel "A" |
Vessel "B" |
Both vessels must
keep clear of the other. |
Neither vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is overtaking a tug and
tow as shown in illustration D043RR below. Which statement is CORRECT? |
The tug is the
stand-on vessel because it is towing. |
The sailing vessel
is the stand-on vessel because it is under sail. |
The tug is the
stand-on vessel because it is being overtaken. |
The sailing vessel
is the stand-on vessel because it is overtaking. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B"
as shown in illustration D017RR below. Vessel "B" should do which
of the following? |
should slow down
until vessel "A" has passed |
may steer various
courses and vessel "A" must keep clear |
should hold her
course and speed |
should change
course to the right |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When is a stand-on vessel in a crossing
situation allowed to take action? |
the vessels will
pass within one mile |
the relative speed
of the vessels indicates collision in less than six minutes |
it becomes apparent
to her that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action |
on a collision
course |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel shall be deemed to be overtaking
when she can see at night __________. |
a sidelight and
one masthead light of the vessel |
only a sidelight
of the vessel |
only the stern
light of the vessel |
any lights except
the masthead lights of the vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement concerning an overtaking
situation is correct? |
Neither vessel
is the stand-on vessel. |
The overtaking
vessel must maintain course and speed. |
The overtaking
vessel must keep out of the way of the other. |
The overtaking
vessel is the stand-on vessel. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A "head-on" situation shall be
deemed to exist at night when a power-driven vessel sees another power-driven
vessel ahead and __________. |
one sidelight
and the masthead light are visible |
both vessels sound
one prolonged blast |
the vessels will
pass closer than half a mile |
both sidelights
and masthead light(s) are visible |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Sailing vessels are stand-on over power-driven
vessels except __________. |
in a crossing
situation |
on the inland
waters of the U.S. |
in a meeting situation |
when they are
the overtaking vessel |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two vessels are meeting head-on. How must
the vessels pass? |
The vessels should
determine which will alter course by sounding whistle signals. |
One vessel must
alter course while the other must continue on its course. |
Both vessels should
alter course to port and pass starboard to starboard. |
Both vessels should
alter course to starboard and pass port to port. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In illustration D002RR below, vessel I is
a power-driven vessel. Vessel II is a sailing vessel with the wind dead
aft. Which statement about this situation is correct? |
Vessel I should
keep out of the way of Vessel II. |
Vessel II would
normally be the stand-on vessel, but should stay out of the way in this
particular situation. |
The Rules of Special
Circumstances applies, and neither vessel is the stand-on vessel. |
Vessel II should
keep out of the way of Vessel I. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two power-driven vessels are crossing,
which vessel is the stand-on vessel? |
The vessel that
sounds the first whistle signal |
The larger vessel |
The vessel which
is to port of the other vessel |
The vessel which
is to starboard of the other vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is overtaking when she can see
which light(s) of a vessel ahead? |
Only the stern
light of the vessel |
Only a sidelight
of the vessel |
The masthead lights
of the vessel |
One sidelight
and a masthead light of the vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the watch officer on a power-driven
vessel and notice a large sailing vessel approaching from astern. You should
__________. |
sound one short
blast and change course to starboard |
hold your course
and speed |
slow down |
sound two short
blasts and change course to port |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel approaching your vessel from 235°
relative is in what type of situation? |
Overtaking |
Passing |
Crossing |
Meeting |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Every vessel which is directed by these
Rules to keep out of the way of another vessel shall, if the circumstances
of the case admit, avoid __________. |
crossing astern
of the other |
crossing ahead
of the other |
passing starboard
to starboard |
passing port to
port |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An overtaking situation would be one in
which one vessel is approaching another from more than how many degrees
abaft the beam? |
22.5° |
10° |
0° |
None of the above |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are under sail and overtaking a tug
and tow. Which action is correct? |
You must maneuver
to avoid collision only if the tug is to leeward and the wind is on your
port side. |
You must maneuver
to avoid the tug and tow. |
Both vessels are
required to maneuver to avoid collision. |
The power-driven
tug must maneuver to avoid collision. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel must keep course and speed
when __________. |
to leeward of
another sailing vessel |
crossing a vessel
engaged in fishing |
being overtaken |
to windward of
another sailing vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway at night, you sight a vessel
ahead displaying the lights shown in illustration D071RR below. How should
the vessels pass? |
Your vessel should
hold course and speed and the other vessel should keep clear. |
Both vessels should
alter course to port and pass starboard to starboard. |
Both vessels should
alter course to starboard and pass port to port. |
You should sound
an appropriate overtaking signal. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, a stand-on vessel
which is forced to take action in order to avoid collision with a vessel
on her own port side shall, if possible, avoid __________. |
increasing speed |
turning to starboard |
decreasing speed |
turning to port |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What describes a head-on situation? |
Seeing a vessel
displaying both sidelights ONLY dead ahead |
Seeing both sidelights
of a vessel directly off your starboard beam |
Seeing two forward
white towing identification lights in a vertical line on a towing vessel
directly ahead |
Seeing both sidelights
and masthead light(s) of a vessel dead ahead |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on vessel "A" towing a
barge alongside and meeting power driven vessel "B" as shown in
illustration D039RR below. Which action should you take? |
Maintain course
and speed |
Alter course to
port |
Alter course to
starboard |
Back down to reduce
the strain on the lines |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You sight another power-driven vessel dead
ahead showing both the red and green sidelights. The required action to
take would be to __________. |
start a radar
plot in order to ascertain his course |
carefully watch
his compass bearing |
alter your course
to port |
alter your course
to starboard |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two vessels are approaching each other near
head-on. What action should be taken to avoid collision? |
The first vessel
to sight the other should give-way. |
The vessel making
the slower speed should give-way. |
Both vessels should
alter course to port. |
Both vessels should
alter course to starboard. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two power-driven vessels are meeting
head-on and there is a risk of collision, each shall __________. |
back down |
sound the danger
signal |
stop her engines |
alter course to
starboard |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A head-on situation at night is one in which
you see __________. |
both sidelights
of a vessel dead ahead of you |
one sidelight
and a masthead light of a vessel ahead of you |
one sidelight,
a masthead light, and a range light of a vessel ahead of you |
one sidelight
of a vessel ahead of you |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A head-on situation at night is one in which
you see dead ahead a vessel showing __________. |
one sidelight
and a masthead light |
one sidelight |
one sidelight
and two masthead lights |
both sidelights
of a vessel and her masthead light(s) |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is underway and pushing
ahead when vessel "B" is sighted off the starboard bow as shown
in illustration D005RR below. Which statement is TRUE? |
Vessel "A"
is the stand-on vessel because it is to the port side of vessel "B". |
Vessel "A"
is the stand-on vessel because it is pushing ahead. |
Vessel "B"
is the stand-on vessel because it is to starboard of vessel "A". |
Neither vessel
is the stand-on vessel. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessels "A" and "B"
are crossing as shown in illustration D030RR below. Which statement is TRUE? |
Vessel "B"
should pass astern of vessel "A". |
Vessel "A"
must keep clear of vessel "B". |
The vessels should
pass starboard to starboard. |
Vessel "B"
should alter course to the right. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two power-driven vessels are crossing,
the vessel which has the other to starboard must keep out of the way if
__________. |
the vessels will
pass within half a mile of each other |
the situation
involves risk of collision |
whistle signals
have been sounded |
she is the faster
vessel |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Unless the rules require otherwise, a sailing
vessel must keep out of the way of __________. |
a vessel trawling |
another sailing
vessel on a crossing course |
a pilot vessel
on station |
an overtaking
vessel |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel is underway and fishing
with trolling lines. This vessel __________. |
must keep out
of the way of sailing vessels |
must sound a one
prolonged, two short blasts signal in restricted visibility |
is the stand-on
vessel when overtaking power-driven vessels |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are crossing as
shown in illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A" sounds one short
blast on the whistle. What is Vessel "A" considered in this scenario? |
the give-way vessel |
the overtaking
vessel |
the stand-on vessel |
None of the above |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see the lights shown in illustration
D050RR below on your port bow. What action should you take? |
sound the danger
signal |
stop engines |
alter course to
port |
hold course and
speed |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing shall keep out
of the way of which of the following vessels? |
under sail |
crossing a channel |
restricted in
her ability to maneuver |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are aboard the give-way vessel in a
crossing situation. What should you NOT do in obeying the Rules? |
Slow your vessel |
Make a large course
change to starboard |
Cross ahead of
the stand-on vessel |
Back your vessel |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A stand-on vessel is __________. |
free to maneuver
in any crossing or meeting situation as it has the right of way |
required to sound
the first passing signal in a meeting situation |
required to give-way
in a crossing situation |
required to maintain
course and speed in a crossing situation but may take action to avoid collision |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in charge of a stand-on vessel in
a crossing situation. The other vessel is 1.5 miles to port. You believe
that risk of collision exists. You should __________. |
immediately sound
the danger signal, and change course |
take avoiding
action only after giving the give-way vessel time to take action, and determining
that her action is not appropriate |
take avoiding
action immediately upon determining that risk of collision exists |
hold course and
speed until the point of extremis, and then sound the danger signal, taking
whatever action will best avoid collision |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, what action should
the stand-on vessel normally take? |
take action to
cross ahead of the other vessel |
change course
and increase speed |
take action to
pass astern of the other vessel |
maintain course
and speed |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When shall the stand-on vessel in a crossing
situation take action to avoid the other vessel? |
When the bearing
to give-way vessel becomes steady |
When action by
the give-way vessel alone will not prevent a collision |
When a risk of
collision exists |
When the vessels
become less than 1/2 mile apart |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which requirement must be met in order for
a stand-on vessel to take action to avoid collision? |
There are no requirements
to be met. The stand-on vessel may take action anytime. |
Risk of collision
must exist. |
The vessels must
be within half a mile of each other. |
The give-way vessel
must have taken action first. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you are the stand-on vessel in a crossing
situation, you may take action to avoid collision by your maneuver alone.
When may this action be taken? |
Only when you
have reached extremis |
When it becomes
apparent to you that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action |
When you determine
that your present course will cross ahead of the other vessel |
At any time you
feel it is appropriate |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in restricted visibility.
You hear the fog signal of another vessel about 22° on your starboard bow.
If danger of collision exists you must __________. |
slow your engines
and let the other vessel pass ahead of you |
reduce your speed
to bare steerageway |
alter course to
port to pass the other vessel on its port side |
alter course to
starboard to pass around the other vessel's stern |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What must be TRUE in order for a stand-on
vessel to take action to avoid collision by her maneuver alone? |
There must be
risk of collision. |
She must determine
that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action. |
She must be in
sight of the give-way vessel. |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning seaplanes
on the water? |
A seaplane should
exhibit the lights for a vessel constrained by her draft. |
In situations
where a risk of collision exists, a seaplane should always give-way. |
A seaplane must
show appropriate lights but need not exhibit shapes. |
A seaplane on
the water shall, in general, keep well clear of all vessels. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A", a power-driven vessel
underway, sights vessel "B" which is a vessel underway and fishing
as shown in illustration D014RR below. Which statement is true? |
In this case,
both vessels are required by the Rules to keep clear of each other. |
Vessel "A"
must keep out of the way of vessel "B" because "B" is
fishing. |
Vessel "A"
must keep out of the way of vessel "B" because "B" is
to port. |
Vessel "B"
must keep out of the way of vessel "A" because "A" is
to starboard. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning seaplanes
on the water? |
In situations
where a risk of collision exists, a seaplane should always give way. |
A seaplane should
show the lights for a vessel constrained by her draft. |
A seaplane must
exhibit appropriate lights but need not exhibit shapes. |
A seaplane on
the water shall, in general, keep well clear of all vessels. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel hearing a fog signal forward of
her beam has not determined if risk of collision exists. What shall she
reduce speed to? |
bare steerageway |
half speed |
moderate speed |
safe speed |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your power-driven vessel is underway when
you sight a sailing vessel on your port bow. Which vessel is the "stand-on"
vessel? |
Your vessel, because
it is to starboard of the sailboat |
Your vessel, because
it is a power-driven vessel |
The sailboat,
because it is to port of your vessel |
The sailboat,
because it is under sail |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in heavy fog. You hear
the fog signal of a vessel which is somewhere ahead of your vessel. You
must __________. |
slow to moderate
speed and navigate with caution |
stop engines and
navigate with caution |
maintain speed
and sound the danger signal |
slow to bare steerageway
and navigate with caution |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In illustration D005RR below, vessel "A",
which is pushing ahead, and vessel "B" are crossing. Which is
the stand-on vessel? |
Neither vessel
is the stand-on vessel in this situation. |
Vessel "B"
is the stand-on vessel because she is to starboard of vessel "A". |
Vessel "A"
is the stand-on vessel because she is pushing ahead. |
Vessel "A"
is the stand-on vessel because she is to port of vessel "B". |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel has on her port side
a sailing vessel which is on a collision course. What action is the power-driven
vessel required to take? |
keep clear |
sound one blast
and turn to starboard |
stop her engines |
maintain course
and speed |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The steering and sailing rules for vessels
in restricted visibility apply to vessels __________. |
only if they are
showing special purpose lights |
navigating in
or near an area of restricted visibility |
only if they have
operational radar |
in sight of one
another in fog |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are aboard vessel "A" which
is towing on open waters when vessel "B", a sailing vessel, is
sighted off your port bow as shown in illustration D020RR below. Which vessel
is the stand-on? |
Vessel "A"
is the stand-on vessel because it is towing. |
Vessel "B"
is the stand-on vessel because it is to port of vessel "A". |
Vessel "A"
is the stand-on vessel because it is to starboard of vessel "B". |
Vessel "B"
is the stand-on vessel because it is sailing. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In open waters, a vessel fishing is in a
crossing situation with a vessel sailing. The sailing vessel is located
on the fishing vessel's starboard side. Which vessel is the stand-on vessel? |
The fishing vessel
because it is to port of the sailing vessel. |
The sailing vessel
because it is sailing. |
The sailing vessel
because it is to starboard of the fishing vessel. |
The fishing vessel
because it is fishing. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND On open waters, a power-driven vessel shall
keep out of the way of which of the following? |
a sailing vessel |
a seaplane on
the water |
a vessel that
is overtaking her |
a vessel on her
port side that is crossing her course |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is NOT required to keep
out of the way of a __________. |
vessel engaged
in fishing |
vessel not under
command |
power-driven vessel |
vessel restricted
in her ability to maneuver |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a situation
involving a fishing vessel and a vessel not under command? |
They are required
to communicate by radiotelephone. |
The fishing vessel
must keep out of the way of the vessel not under command. |
Both vessels are
required to take action to stay clear of each other. |
If the vessel
not under command is a power-driven vessel, she must keep clear of the fishing
vessel. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Of the vessels listed, which must keep out
of the way of all the others? |
A vessel not under
command |
A sailing vessel |
A vessel restricted
in her ability to maneuver |
A vessel engaged
in fishing |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel sailing shall keep out of the way
of all of the following vessels except a vessel __________. |
engaged in fishing |
engaged on pilotage
duty |
not under command |
restricted in
her ability to maneuver |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, a vessel fishing
must keep out of the way of a vessel which is __________. |
engaged in pilotage
duty |
restricted in
her ability to maneuver |
towing |
under sail |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your power-driven vessel is stopped and
making no way, but is not in any way disabled. Another vessel is approaching
you on your starboard beam. Which statement is TRUE? |
You should be
showing the lights or shapes for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. |
Your vessel is
the give-way vessel in a crossing situation. |
You should be
showing the lights or shapes for a vessel not under command. |
The other vessel
must give-way since your vessel is stopped. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your power driven vessel is NOT making way,
but is not in any way disabled. Another power driven vessel is approaching
you on your starboard beam. Which statement is TRUE? |
You should be
showing the lights or shapes for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. |
You should be
showing the lights or shapes for a vessel not under command. |
Your vessel is
the give-way vessel in a crossing situation. |
The other vessel
must give way since your vessel is stopped. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel should NOT impede the navigation
of a power-driven vessel? |
A vessel not under
command |
A sailing vessel |
A vessel engaged
in fishing |
A wing in ground
craft when taking off or landing |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning wing
in ground (WIG) craft when taking off, landing and in flight?
A WIG craft shall, when taking
off, landing and in flight near the surface, keep well clear of all other
vessels and avoid impeding their navigation;
(ii) A WIG craft operating on the water surface shall comply with the Rules
of this Part as a power-driven vessel. |
In situations
where a risk of collision exists, a WIG should always give way. |
A WIG shall keep
well clear of all vessels and avoid impeding their navigation. |
A WIG should show
the lights for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. |
A WIG shall exhibit
an all-round flashing yellow light. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility, a vessel which
detects by radar alone the presence of another vessel shall determine if
a close-quarters situation is developing or risk of collision exists. If
so, she shall __________. |
when taking action,
make only course changes |
avoid altering
course toward a vessel abaft the beam |
sound the danger
signal |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on watch in the fog. Your vessel
is proceeding at a safe speed when you hear a fog signal ahead of you. The
Rules require you to navigate with caution and take what action if danger
of collision exists? |
reduce to bare
steerageway |
slow to less than
2 knots |
stop your engines |
begin a radar
plot |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When navigating in restricted visibility,
what action shall a power-driven vessel take? |
have her engines
ready for immediate maneuver |
when making way,
sound one prolonged blast at intervals of not more than one minute |
operate at a speed
to be able to stop in the distance of her visibility |
stop her engines
when hearing a fog signal forward of her beam, even if risk of collision
does not exist |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is required of a vessel navigating
near an area of restricted visibility? |
She must sound
appropriate sound signals. |
A power-driven
vessel shall have her engines ready for immediate maneuver. |
If she detects
another vessel by radar, she shall determine if risk of collision exists. |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You hear the fog signal of another vessel
forward of your beam. Risk of collision may exist. You MUST __________. |
take all way off,
if necessary |
begin a radar
plot |
stop your engines |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is TRUE when operating in fog and other
vessels are detected by radar? |
Long-range scanning
will provide early warning of ALL other vessels within radar range. |
You should determine
the course and speed of all radar contacts at six minute intervals. |
You should make
an ample change to port for a vessel crossing on the starboard bow. |
You should maneuver
in ample time if a close-quarters situation is developing. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An authorized light to assist in the identification
of submarines operating on the surface is a(n) __________. |
flashing sidelight |
flashing white
light |
intermittent flashing
amber/yellow light |
blue rotating
light |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must show a masthead light
abaft of and higher than her identifying lights? |
A 100-meter vessel
not under command |
A 55-meter vessel
trawling |
A 55-meter vessel
fishing |
A 20-meter vessel
engaged on pilotage duty |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may use any sound or light signals
to attract the attention of another vessel as long as __________. |
the signal cannot
be mistaken for a signal authorized by the Rules |
white lights are
not used |
the vessel signals
such intentions over the radiotelephone |
red and green
lights are not used |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An anchored vessel is servicing an aid to
navigation and is restricted in her ability to maneuver. Which lights will
she show? |
Three lights in
a vertical line, the highest and lowest red and the middle white, and anchor
lights |
Three lights in
a vertical line, the highest and lowest red and the middle white, ONLY |
Anchor lights
and sidelights ONLY |
Anchor lights
ONLY |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel towing another vessel
astern (tow less than 200 meters) shall show __________. |
a small white
light aft of the funnel |
two towing lights
in a vertical line at the stern |
two masthead lights
in a vertical line instead of either the forward or after masthead lights |
three masthead
lights in a vertical line instead of either the forward or after masthead
light |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is required to sound a fog
signal of one prolonged followed by two short blasts? |
A sailing vessel,
underway |
A vessel not under
command |
A vessel restricted
in its ability to maneuver, at anchor |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may combine her sidelights
and stern light in one lantern on the fore and aft centerline of the vessel? |
A 25-meter power-driven
vessel |
A 16-meter sailing
vessel |
Any non-self-propelled
vessel |
A 28-meter sailing
vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel "not under command"
at night must show which lights in a vertical line? |
Three red |
Three white |
Two red |
Two white |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are under sail with the auxiliary engine
running and the propeller engaged on a 15 meter sail vessel. Which statement
is TRUE? |
This condition
is indicated by a conical shape, apex downwards. |
You must display
two green lights in a vertical line at or near the masthead. |
You are considered
a sailing vessel as long as sail propulsion affects the vessel's maneuverability. |
You should maintain
course and speed when approaching a power-driven vessel. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The vessel whose lights are shown in illustration
D082RR below is navigating in a narrow channel. Which statement about this
vessel is TRUE? |
It shall not impede
the passage of any other vessel navigating within the channel or fairway. |
It shows two balls |
It may anchor
in the channel or fairway |
It is the stand-on
vessel |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel being towed astern, where the length
of the tow exceeds 200 meters, will exhibit __________. |
two balls in a
vertical line |
a ball on each
end of the tow |
a diamond shape
where it can best be seen |
no day-shape |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would exhibit sidelights when
underway and not making way? |
A vessel pushing
ahead |
A vessel engaged
in dredging |
A vessel trawling |
A vessel not under
command |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel anchored in fog may warn an approaching
vessel by sounding __________. |
three distinct
strokes on the bell before and after sounding the anchor signal |
the whistle continuously |
five or more short
and rapid blasts of the whistle |
one short, one
prolonged, and one short blast of the whistle |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND For identification purposes at night, U.S.
Navy submarines on the surface may display an intermittent flashing light
of which color? |
Blue |
White |
Amber (yellow) |
Red |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway and towing, your vessel enters
fog. Which fog signal should you sound? |
One prolonged
blast and two short blasts |
Three distinct
blasts |
Two prolonged
blasts |
One prolonged
blast |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel being towed will show __________. |
a towing light |
sidelights and
a stern light |
a forward masthead
light |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In illustration D023RR below "B"
represents the arc of visibility of which of the following? |
red sidelight |
stern light |
green sidelight |
yellow flashing
light |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which display indicates a vessel conducting
mine clearance operations? |
Two balls in a
vertical line |
One diamond near
the foremast and one ball at each yardarm |
One ball near
the foremast and one ball at each yardarm |
Three balls in
a vertical line |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see ONLY the light shown in illustration
D080RR below. This could be what type of vessel? |
under oars |
towing |
engaged in fishing |
not under command |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel
ahead sound two prolonged blasts on the whistle. You should __________. |
not sound any
whistle signals until the other vessel is sighted |
sound two blasts
and change course to the left |
sound only fog
signals until the other vessel is sighted |
sound whistle
signals only if you change course |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is used to show the presence of a partly
submerged object being towed? |
An all-round light
at each end of the towed object |
A diamond shape
on the towed object |
A searchlight
from the towing vessel in the direction of the tow |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 15-meter sailing vessel would be required
to show __________. |
sidelights, stern
light, and a red light over a green light on the mast |
sidelights only |
sidelights, and
stern light, but they may be in a combined lantern on the mast |
separate sidelights
and stern light |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What type of vessel or operation is indicated
by a vessel displaying two cones with the apexes together? |
Minesweeping |
Sailing |
Dredging |
Trawling |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A pilot vessel may continue to sound an
identity signal if she is __________. |
not engaged in
pilotage duty |
being towed |
aground |
underway, but
not making way |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on vessel "A", as shown
in illustration D032RR below and hear vessel "B" sound a signal
indicating his intention to overtake you. You feel it is not safe for vessel "B"
to overtake you at the present time. What action should you take? |
not answer the
whistle signal from vessel "B" |
sound two short
blasts |
sound three blasts
of the whistle |
sound five or
more short and rapid blasts |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which shape should a vessel being towed
exhibit if the tow EXCEEDS 200 meters? |
A cone, apex downward |
A cone, apex upward |
A ball |
A diamond |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are proceeding under sail with the auxiliary
engine running and the propeller engaged. Which statement is TRUE? |
By day, you must
display a black diamond shape forward. |
You must display
a red light over a green light at the masthead. |
If most of the
propelling power comes from the sails, your vessel is considered a sailing
vessel. |
In fog you must
sound one prolonged blast at two-minute intervals when making way. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What light(s) must sailboats twenty meters
in length show when underway at night? |
Red and green
sidelights |
A stern light |
Red and green
sidelights and a stern light |
One all-round
white light |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel, when towing astern,
shall show __________. |
a towing light
in a vertical line above the stern light |
a small white
light in lieu of the stern light |
two towing lights
in a vertical line |
two towing lights
in addition to the stern light |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel when anchored at night, would
not be required to show anchor lights? |
A vessel engaged
in underwater operations |
A vessel engaged
in survey operations |
A vessel engaged
on pilotage duty |
A vessel engaged
in mine clearance |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is a light signal authorized by the
Secretary of the Navy as an additional navigational light for a ship of
war? |
Green masthead
and yardarm lights indicating mineclearance operations |
Red-white-red
lights in a vertical line for a carrier, launching aircraft |
Yellow flares
indicating torpedo firing exercises |
Intermittent flashing
amber (yellow) beacon for submarines |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, you see the lights shown in illustration
D078RR below. This would indicate a vessel __________. |
on pilotage duty
and underway |
engaged in fishing
and making way |
not under command |
restricted in
her ability to maneuver |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In complying with the Rules, of what must
the mariner take due regard? |
The occupation
of the other vessel, if known |
Radar information
about nearby vessels |
Limited backing
power of his vessel |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a light signal authorized by the
Secretary of the Navy as an additional navigational light for a ship of
war? |
Yellow flares
indicating torpedo firing exercises |
Two yellow lights
in a vertical line for a carrier launching aircraft |
Intermittent flashing
amber beacon for submarines |
Green masthead
and yardarm lights for a vessel engaged in mine clearing operations |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What signal indicates doubt that sufficient
action is being taken by another vessel to avoid collision? |
One prolonged
blast followed by three short blasts of the whistle |
Five short and
rapid blasts of the whistle |
Three long blasts
of the whistle |
Three short and
rapid blasts of the whistle |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning fog signals? |
A vessel not under
command sounds the same fog signal as a vessel towed. |
A vessel aground
may sound a whistle signal. |
All fog signals
for sailing vessels are to be given at intervals of not more than one minute. |
The identity signal
of a pilot vessel is the only fog signal sounded by such a vessel. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In illustration D023RR below item "C"
shows the arc of visibility of which of the following? |
red sidelight |
yellow flashing
light |
green sidelight |
None of the above |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By day, when it is impracticable for a small
vessel engaged in diving operations to display the shapes for a vessel engaged
in underwater operations, she shall display __________. |
three black balls
in a vertical line |
two red balls
in a vertical line |
a black cylinder |
a rigid replica
of the International Code flag "A" |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND During the day, a dredge will indicate the
side on which it is safe to pass by displaying __________. |
two diamonds in
a vertical line |
no shape is shown
during the day |
a single black
ball |
two balls in a
vertical line |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two all-round red lights displayed in a
vertical line are shown by a vessel __________. |
at anchor |
being towed |
pushing a barge
ahead |
not under command |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a vessel shall indicate that she
is restricted in her ability to maneuver by showing in a vertical line two
__________. |
red lights |
red lights and
two white lights |
white lights with
a red light in between |
red lights with
a white light in between |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 50-meter vessel is towing astern and the
length of the tow is 100 meters. In addition to sidelights, which lights
may she show to fully comply with the Rules? |
Two masthead lights
forward, a stern light, and a towing light above the stern light |
No masthead light
forward, two masthead lights aft, a stern light, and a towing light above
the stern light |
Three masthead
lights forward, one masthead light aft, and two towing lights in a vertical
line at the stern |
A masthead light
forward, two masthead lights aft, a stern light, and a towing light above
the stern light |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What signal would a vessel aground show
during daylight? |
One black ball |
Two black balls |
Three black balls |
Four black balls |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog you hear a whistle
signal consisting of one prolonged blast followed immediately by two short
blasts. This signal is sounded in fog by __________. |
pilot vessels |
vessels at anchor,
not engaged in fishing |
vessels underway
and towing |
vessels in danger |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In illustration D023RR below item"A"
represents the arc of visibility of which of the following lights? |
white masthead
light |
red sidelight |
stern light |
green sidelight |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel transferring provisions or cargo
at sea shall display during the day __________. |
three black shapes
in a vertical line; the highest and lowest shall be balls and the middle
one a diamond |
two black balls
in a vertical line |
three shapes in
a vertical line; the highest and lowest shall be red balls and the middle
a white diamond |
three black balls
in a vertical line |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum vessel length which
must show two white masthead lights, one forward and one aft, when underway
at night? |
50 meters |
7 meters |
100 meters |
20 meters |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is "engaged in fishing"
when __________. |
her gear extends
more than 100 meters from the vessel |
she has any fishing
gear on board |
she is using fishing
apparatus which restricts her maneuverability |
she is using any
type of gear, other than lines |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may exhibit lights other than those
prescribed by the Rules as long as the additional lights __________. |
do not interfere
with the keeping of a proper look-out |
are not the color
of either sidelight |
have a lesser
range than the prescribed lights |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel displaying the shape shown in illustration
D010RR below is which of the following? |
broken down |
towing |
fishing |
anchored |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The masthead light may be displaced from
the centerline on which of the following vessels? |
a vessel of special
construction |
an air cushion
vessel in nondisplacement mode |
a vessel engaged
in trolling |
a power-driven
vessel 12 meters in length |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What would be a "special circumstance"
under the Rules? |
More than two
vessels crossing |
Speed in fog |
Vessel at anchor |
Two vessels meeting |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel nearing a bend where other vessels
may be obscured shall sound __________. |
two short blasts |
one long blast |
one prolonged
blast |
one short blast |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would have no white lights
visible when meeting her head-on? |
A vessel restricted
in her ability to maneuver |
A vessel trawling |
A vessel not under
command |
A vessel mine
clearing |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a vessel displaying ONLY the lights
shown in illustration D045RR below. This vessel could be which of the following? |
vessel engaged
in fishing at anchor |
vessel engaged
in launching or recovering aircraft |
power-driven vessel
underway |
pilot vessel on
pilotage duty |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing, and at anchor,
shall show __________. |
three lights in
a vertical line, the highest and lowest being red, and the middle being
white |
an anchor light |
sidelights and
a stern light |
None of the above |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing while at anchor
shall sound a fog signal of __________. |
a rapid ringing
of the bell for five seconds at one-minute intervals |
a sounding of
the bell and gong at one-minute intervals |
one prolonged
and two short blasts at two-minute intervals |
one prolonged
and three short blasts at two-minute intervals |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel enters fog. You stop your engines,
and the vessel is dead in the water. Which fog signal should you sound? |
One prolonged
blast every two minutes |
One prolonged
and two short blasts every two minutes |
Two prolonged
blasts every two minutes |
Three short blasts
every two minutes |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in charge of a power-driven vessel
making way in dense fog. You observe what appears to be another vessel on
radar half a mile distant on your port bow and closing. You must take which
of the following actions? |
sound one short,
one prolonged, and one short blast |
sound one prolonged
blast |
sound the danger
signal |
exchange passing
signals |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In order for a vessel to be "engaged
in fishing "she must be __________. |
using a seine
of some type |
underway |
using gear which
extends more than 50 meters outboard |
using gear which
restricts her maneuverability |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is NOT to be regarded as "restricted
in her ability to maneuver"? |
A vessel launching
aircraft |
A vessel transferring
provisions while underway |
A vessel servicing
a navigation mark |
A pushing vessel
and a vessel being pushed when connected in a composite unit |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Navigation Rules, you may
depart from the Rules when __________. |
out of sight of
land |
you are in immediate
danger |
no vessels are
in sight visually |
no vessels are
visible on radar |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must exhibit forward and after
masthead lights when underway? |
A 50-meter power-driven
vessel |
A 200-meter sailing
vessel |
A 100-meter vessel
engaged in fishing |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a meeting situation, which vessel may
sound the danger signal? |
Give-way vessel |
Either vessel |
Neither vessel |
Stand-on vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel aground in fog shall sound, in
addition to the proper anchor signal, which of the following? |
Three strokes
on the bell before and after the anchor signal |
Three strokes
on the gong before and after sounding the anchor signal |
Four short blasts
on the whistle |
One prolonged
and one short blast on the whistle |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In illustration D023RR below item "D"
represents the arc of visibility of which of the following lights? |
stern light |
green sidelight |
white masthead
light |
None of the above |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on watch and sight a vessel showing
a high intensity all-round flashing red light. The light indicates a __________. |
submarine on the
surface |
WIG craft in flight
near the surface |
air-cushion vessel
in the non-displacement mode |
seaplane when
landing and taking off |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 200-meter vessel is aground in restricted
visibility. Which signal is optional? |
A bell signal |
A whistle signal |
A gong signal |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum sound signaling equipment
required aboard a vessel 10 meters in length? |
A whistle only |
Any means of making
an efficient sound signal |
A bell and a whistle |
A bell only |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which situation would be a "special
circumstance" under the Rules? |
Speed in fog |
More than two
vessels meeting |
Two vessels crossing |
Vessel at anchor |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway at night you are coming up
on a vessel from astern. Which light(s) would you expect to see? |
Both sidelights
and the stern light |
A stern light
only |
Two masthead lights |
Sidelights only |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see the display of lights shown in illustration
D054RR below, this could be which of the following? |
pilot vessel with
a motor launch alongside |
fishing vessel
adrift and fishing with hand lines |
fishing vessel
at anchor |
fishing vessel
with outlying gear more than 150 meters |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel "restricted in her ability
to maneuver" is one which __________. |
due to adverse
weather conditions is unable to maneuver as required by the rules |
from the nature
of her work is unable to maneuver as required by the rules |
has lost steering
and is unable to maneuver |
through some exceptional
circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a
channel or fairway where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening
obstruction shall sound __________. |
one long blast |
one prolonged
blast |
two short blasts |
the danger signal |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a vessel's green sidelight bearing
due east from you. The vessel might be heading __________. |
northwest (315°) |
northeast (045°) |
southwest (225°) |
east (090°) |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Navigation Rules, all of
the following are engaged in fishing EXCEPT a vessel __________. |
trolling |
trawling |
using a dredge
net |
setting nets |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the shapes shown in illustration
D016RR below would you show on the after end of an inconspicuous partially
submerged vessel or object being towed less than 200 meters in length? |
A |
B |
C |
No day-shape would
be shown. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel underway but not making way and
fishing other than trawling will show which lights? |
A white light
over a red light, sidelights, and a stern light |
A white light
over a red light |
A red light over
a white light |
A red light over
a white light, sidelights, and a stern light |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on vessel "A" as shown
in illustration D032RR below, and hear vessel "B" sound a signal
indicating her intention to overtake you. You feel it is not safe for vessel "B"
to overtake you at the present time. What action should you take? |
not answer the
whistle signal from vessel "B" |
sound three blasts
of the whistle |
sound five or
more short rapid blasts |
sound two short
blasts |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is "underway" according
to the Rules? |
A vessel which
has run aground |
A vessel made
fast to a single point mooring buoy |
A vessel engaged
in towing, not making way |
A pilot vessel
at anchor |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel that is defined as "restricted
in her ability to maneuver" is unable to keep out of the way of another
vessel due to __________. |
the nature of
her work |
her draft |
some exceptional
circumstances |
a danger of navigation |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on watch in fog. Which vessel is "insight"? |
A vessel from
which you can hear the fog signal |
A radar target
of which you have determined the course and speed |
A vessel that
you can see from the bridge |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following in illustration D086RR
below represents the length of a vessel as defined by the Rules? |
A |
B |
C |
D |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a "vessel
engaged in fishing"? |
The vessel sounds
the same fog signal as a vessel underway, making no way. |
The vessel may
be trolling. |
The vessel may
be using nets, lines, or trawls. |
The vessel shows
2 lights in a vertical line, white over red. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What determines if a vessel is "restricted
in her ability to maneuver"? |
The vessel's draft
in relation to the available depth of water |
Whether or not
all of the vessel's control equipment is in working order |
Whether the nature
of the vessel's work limits maneuverability required by the Rules |
Whether or not
the vessel is the give-way vessel in a meeting situation |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE regarding equipment
for sound signals? |
Any vessel over
12 meters in length must be provided with a gong. |
Automatic sounding
of the signals is not permitted. |
A vessel of less
than 12 meters in length need not have any sound signaling equipment. |
Manual sounding
of the bell and gong must always be possible. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, power-driven vessels less than
12 meters in length may, instead of the underway lights for vessels under
50 meters, show which lights? |
Masthead light
only |
One all-round
white light and sidelights |
Sidelights and
stern light |
Stern light only |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A single towing light will be carried above
a vessel's stern light under which of the following situations? |
if the towing
vessel is part of a composite unit |
at any time when
towing |
only if she is
towing astern |
only if the tow
exceeds 200 meters |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which display of lights shown in illustration
D072RR below indicates a dredge underway and not dredging? |
A |
B |
C |
D |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are heading due east (090°) and observe
a vessel's red sidelight on your port beam. The vessel may be heading __________. |
northwest (315°) |
northeast (045°) |
southeast (135°) |
southwest (225°) |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel 50 meters in length at anchor must
sound which fog signal? |
5-second sounding
of both a bell and gong every two minutes |
5-second sounding
of a gong every minute |
5-second ringing
of a bell every two minutes |
5-second ringing
of a bell every minute |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The stern light shall be positioned such
that it will show from dead astern to how many degrees on each side of the
stern of the vessel? |
135.0° |
112.5° |
67.5° |
22.5° |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If a towing vessel and her tow are severely
restricted in their ability to deviate from their course, they may show
lights in addition to their towing identification lights. These additional
lights may be shown if the tow is __________. |
towed alongside |
pushed ahead |
towed astern |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What type of vessel displays the lights
as shown in illustration D082RR? |
a pilot boat |
sailing |
anchored |
fishing |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see ONLY the light shown in illustration
D080RR below. What type of vessel could this be? |
sailing vessel |
vessel engaged
in fishing |
vessel on pilotage
duty |
law enforcement
vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, which lights would you see on
a vessel engaged in fishing, other than trawling? |
A red light over
a white light |
A green light
over a red light |
Two red lights,
one over the other |
A white light
over a red light |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which shape would a vessel aground show
during daylight? |
Three black balls |
Four black balls |
Two black balls |
One black ball |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel displaying a high intensity all-round
flashing red light is __________. |
in distress |
restricted in
its ability to maneuver |
engaged in dredging |
WIG craft |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Navigation lights must be displayed in all
weathers from sunset to sunrise. They also __________. |
may be displayed
during daylight |
must be displayed
when moored to a pier |
may be extinguished
at night on open waters when no other vessels are in the area |
must be displayed
when day signals are being used |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In illustration D087RR below, which represents
the breadth as defined in the Rules? |
A |
B |
C |
D |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What do the lights displayed in illustration
D073RR indicate? |
vessel dredging |
fishing vessel
trolling |
vessel towing
astern |
vessel laying
submarine cable |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which craft is a "power-driven vessel"
under the Rules of the Road? |
A trawler on her
way to the fishing grounds |
An auxiliary sailing
vessel, using her engine |
A canoe propelled
by a small outboard motor |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a vessel displaying the lights
shown in illustration D052RR below represents which of the following? |
a vessel at anchor |
a vessel underway |
a vessel aground |
a vessel dredging |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND For the purpose of the Rules, except where
otherwise required, the term __________. |
"vessel restricted
in her ability to maneuver" includes fishing vessels |
"vessel"
includes seaplanes |
"vessel engaged
in fishing" includes a vessel fishing with trolling lines |
"seaplane"
includes nondisplacement craft |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When must the lights required by the Rules
be shown? |
ONLY from sunset
to sunrise |
from sunrise to
sunset in restricted visibility |
at all times |
whenever a look-out
is posted |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel servicing a pipeline during the
day shall display __________. |
two black balls
in a vertical line |
three shapes in
a vertical line; the highest and lowest are red balls, and the middle one
is a white diamond |
three black balls
in a vertical line |
three black shapes
in a vertical line; the highest and lowest are balls, and the middle one
is a diamond |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing astern and her tow are severely
restricted in their ability to change course. When making way, the towing
vessel will show ONLY which of the following light configurations? |
sidelights, stern
light, and towing light |
the masthead lights
for a towing vessel |
the lights for
a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term "power-driven vessel"
refers to any vessel __________. |
making way against
the current |
with propelling
machinery onboard whether in use or not |
with propelling
machinery in use |
traveling at a
speed greater than that of the current |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does the word "length" refer
to? |
Length overall |
Length between
the perpendiculars |
Waterline length |
Registered length |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is a "vessel restricted
in her ability to maneuver" under the Rules? |
A vessel not under
command |
A vessel mine
clearing |
A vessel engaged
in fishing |
A vessel at anchor |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The stern light shall be positioned such
that it will show from dead astern to how many degrees on each side of the
stern of the vessel? |
22.5° |
67.5° |
112.5° |
135.0° |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is true concerning a towing
light when a towing vessel is towing astern? |
When a towing
light is shown, no stern light is necessary. |
When a stern light
is shown, no towing light is necessary. |
The towing light
is shown above the stern light. |
The towing light
is shown below the stern light. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum length of vessels required
to show two anchor lights? |
40 meters |
50 meters |
60 meters |
70 meters |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE regarding equipment
for bell & gong signals? |
Signals must be
able to be sounded manually and automatically. |
Manual sounding
of the signals must always be possible. |
A vessel of less
than 12 meters in length need not have any sound signaling equipment. |
Any vessel over
12 meters in length must be provided with a gong. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessels "A" and "B"
are meeting in a narrow channel as shown in illustration D029RR below but
are not in sight of one another due to restricted visibility. Which statement
is TRUE concerning whistle signals between the vessels? |
Both vessels should
sound two short blasts. |
Both vessels should
sound one short blast. |
Vessel "A"
should sound one short blast and vessel "B" should sound two short
blasts. |
None of the above
statements is TRUE. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a vessel heading due south and
see the lights shown in illustration D051RR below, one point on the port
bow. What direction could this vessel be heading? |
NE |
SW |
NW |
SE |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel showing a green light over a white
light in a vertical line above the level of the sidelights is __________. |
trawling |
a pilot vessel |
under sail and
power |
engaged in underwater
construction |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is being propelled both by sail
and by engines. Under the Rules, the vessel is __________. |
a "special
circumstance" vessel |
not covered under
any category |
a sail vessel |
a power-driven
vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a barge being towed astern must
display __________. |
a white stern
light only |
red and green
sidelights only |
sidelights and
a stern light |
one all-round
white light |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When must the shapes for a vessel restricted
in her ability to maneuver be shown? |
during daylight
hours except in restricted visibility |
between sunset
and sunrise |
ONLY between 8
AM and 4 PM daily |
during daylight
hours |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway and in sight of another vessel,
less than one half mile away, you put your engines on astern propulsion.
Which statement concerning whistle signals is TRUE? |
You need not sound
any whistle signals. |
You must sound
three short blasts on the whistle. |
You must sound
whistle signals only if the vessels are meeting. |
You must sound
one blast if backing to starboard. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may sound the danger signal? |
The stand-on vessel
in a crossing situation |
A vessel at anchor |
The give-way vessel
in a crossing situation |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term "restricted visibility"
as used in the Rules refers __________. |
to visibility
where you cannot see shore |
only to fog |
to any condition
where visibility is restricted |
only to visibility
of less than one-half of a mile |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing vessel pushing a barge ahead and
rigidly connected in a composite unit shall show the lights of __________. |
a vessel pushing
ahead |
a power-driven
vessel, not towing |
a barge being
pushed ahead |
either answer
A or answer B |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does the word "breadth" mean? |
Breadth at the
load waterline |
Breadth at the
uppermost continuous deck |
Greatest breadth |
Molded breadth |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is "in sight" of another
vessel when she __________. |
can be observed
by radar |
has determined
that risk of collision exists |
is sounding a
fog signal which can be heard on the other vessel |
can be observed
visually from the other vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in mine clearance operations
shows special identity lights __________. |
which mean that
other vessels should not approach within 1000 meters |
that are 225°
green lights |
instead of the
masthead lights |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a vessel "restricted in her
ability to maneuver"? |
A vessel underway
in fog |
A vessel not under
command |
A vessel constrained
by her draft |
A vessel towing
unable to deviate from her course |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a vessel displaying the lights
shown in illustration D052RR below. Which of the following describes this
vessel? |
aground |
transferring dangerous
cargo |
at anchor |
underway |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel, when anchored at night, is
not required to show anchor lights? |
A power-driven
vessel |
A vessel engaged
in fishing |
A vessel engaged
on pilotage duty |
A vessel engaged
in survey operations |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning the danger
signal? |
Distress signals
may be used in place of the danger signal. |
When any vessel
fails to understand the intentions of an approaching vessel she must sound
the danger signal. |
Only the stand-on
vessel can sound the danger signal. |
The danger signal
consists of 4 or more short blasts of the whistle. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND All of the following vessels are "restricted
in their ability to maneuver" EXCEPT a vessel __________. |
not under command |
mine clearing |
dredging |
laying a pipeline |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must exhibit three white masthead
lights in a vertical line? |
A vessel being
towed |
A vessel not under
command, at anchor |
A vessel whose
tow exceeds 200 meters astern |
Any vessel towing
astern |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By definition which vessel is unable to
keep out of the way of another vessel? |
Vessel restricted
in her ability to maneuver |
Vessel engaged
in fishing |
Vessel towing |
Sailing vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing must display
a light in the direction of any gear that extends outward more than 150
meters. The color of this light is __________. |
yellow |
green |
white |
red |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules, which vessel is
NOT "restricted in her ability to maneuver"? |
A sailing vessel |
A vessel dredging |
A vessel servicing
a navigation marker |
A vessel mine
clearing |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a partly
submerged vessel being towed? |
It will show red
lights along its length. |
A diamond shape
will be carried at the aftermost extremity of the tow. |
It must show a
yellow light at each end. |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a red sidelight bearing NW (315°).
That vessel may be heading __________. |
west (270°) |
south (180°) |
east (090°) |
northeast (045°) |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the stand-on vessel in a crossing
situation. If you think the give-way vessel is NOT taking sufficient action
to avoid collision, you should sound __________. |
one short blast
and maintain course |
no signal and
maneuver at will |
two short blasts,
alter to port, and pass astern |
five short and
rapid blasts |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 22-meter sailing vessel when also being
propelled by machinery shall show during daylight hours a __________. |
black ball |
basket |
black cone |
black diamond |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The whistle signal for a vessel operating
astern propulsion is __________. |
one long blast |
one prolonged
blast |
three short blasts |
four or more short
blasts |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a 75-meter
power-driven vessel underway at night? |
She must exhibit
an all-round white light at the stern. |
She must exhibit
only a forward masthead light. |
She may exhibit
a red light over a green light forward. |
She must exhibit
forward and after masthead lights. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is "underway" within
the meaning of the Rules? |
A vessel tied
to an offshore mooring buoy |
A vessel drifting
with the engine stopped |
A vessel aground
with the engine turning |
A vessel at anchor
with the engine turning |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The NAVIGATION RULES define a "vessel
not under command" as a vessel which __________. |
from the nature
of her work is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel |
through some exceptional
circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules |
is moored, aground
or anchored in a fairway |
by taking action
contrary to the rules has created a special circumstance situation |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is to be regarded as a vessel "restricted
in her ability to maneuver"? |
A vessel engaged
in mine clearing |
A vessel fishing
with trawls |
A vessel with
a draft of such depth that she cannot change her course |
A vessel which
has lost the use of her steering gear |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, you see the display of lights
shown in illustration D074RR below. These lights indicate which of the following? |
12-meter fishing
vessel |
sailing vessel |
vessel not under
command |
8-meter power-driven
vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the stand-on vessel in a crossing
situation. If you think the give-way vessel is NOT taking sufficient action
to avoid collision, you should sound __________. |
one short blast
and maintain course |
no signal and
maneuver at will |
the danger signal |
two short blasts,
alter to port, and pass astern |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a "vessel restricted in her
ability to maneuver"? |
A deep-draft vessel
that can only navigate in a dredged channel |
A vessel fishing
with a bottom trawl that must remain on course |
A large tanker
that is being towed as a dead ship to dry dock |
A vessel laying
revetment mats to provide bank protection along a channel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would display a cone, apex
downward? |
A vessel being
towed |
A vessel engaged
in diving operations |
A fishing vessel
with outlying gear |
A vessel proceeding
under sail and machinery |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The word "vessel", in the Rules,
includes __________. |
nondisplacement
craft |
a barge permanently
affixed to the shore |
a drilling unit
attached to the Outer Continental Shelf |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined in the Rules, the term "vessel"
includes __________. |
seaplanes |
nondisplacement
craft |
barges |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a 15-meter vessel "A"
in a narrow channel as shown in illustration D032RR below. Vessel "B",
a large tanker which can safely navigate only within the channel, sounds
five short and rapid blasts. What action should you take? |
maintain course
and speed |
not impede the
passage of vessel "B" |
not answer the
whistle signal from vessel "B" |
sound one prolonged
followed by two short blasts |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must show forward and after
masthead lights when making way? |
A 45-meter vessel
engaged in towing |
A 150-meter vessel
engaged in fishing |
A 100-meter sailing
vessel |
A 75-meter vessel
restricted in her ability to maneuver |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a vessel nearing a bend in the
channel where, because of the height of the bank, you cannot see a vessel
approaching from the opposite direction. You should sound __________. |
one short blast |
one prolonged
blast |
five or more short
blasts |
one long blast |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Under the Rules, the term "vessel"
includes __________. |
non-self-propelled
raft |
hovercrafts |
seaplanes |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A partly submerged vessel or object being
towed, which is not readily noticeable, shall show __________. |
a black ball |
yellow lights
at each end |
a diamond shape |
two red lights
in a vertical line |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel transferring cargo while underway
is classified by the Rules as a vessel __________. |
constrained by
her draft |
not under command |
restricted in
her ability to maneuver |
in special circumstances |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel will NOT show sidelights when __________. |
underway but not
making way |
making way, not
under command |
trolling underway |
not under command,
not making way |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND There are two classes of vessels which do
not have to comply with the rule regarding traffic separation schemes, to
the extent necessary to carry out their work. One of those is a vessel __________. |
on pilotage duty |
engaged in fishing |
towing another |
servicing a navigational
aid |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND For the purpose of the Rules, except where
otherwise required, the term __________. |
"vessel restricted
in her ability to maneuver" includes fishing vessels |
"vessel engaged
in fishing" includes a vessel fishing with trolling lines |
"seaplane"
includes nondisplacement craft |
"vessel"
includes wing in ground craft |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The word "vessel", in the Rules,
includes which of the following? |
wing in ground
craft |
a drilling unit
attached to the Outer Continental Shelf |
a barge permanently
affixed to the shore |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When must a vessel display identification
shapes? |
between sunset
and sunrise |
during daylight
hours in any visibility |
only between 8
AM and 4 PM |
during daylight
hours in unrestricted visibility only |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a vessel engaged in fishing,
other than trawling, and have gear extending more than 150 meters horizontally
from the vessel. Which of the shapes shown in illustration D016RR below
must you show in the direction of the outlying gear? |
A |
B |
C |
D |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel, which is unable to maneuver due
to some exceptional circumstance, shall exhibit __________. |
during the day,
three balls in a vertical line |
when making way
at night, masthead lights, sidelights, and a stern light |
during the day,
three shapes, the highest and lowest being balls and the middle being a
diamond |
when making way
at night, two all-round red lights, sidelights, and a stern light |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a vessel heading due north and
see the lights shown in illustration D051RR below, one point on your port
bow. What direction could this vessel be heading in? |
SW |
NE |
SE |
NW |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum length of an anchored
vessel which is required to show a white light both forward and aft? |
150 meters |
50 meters |
100 meters |
200 meters |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning the light
used with whistle signals? |
Its purpose is
to supplement short blasts of the whistle. |
The light shall
have the same characteristics as a masthead light. |
Use of such a
light is required. |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The tow shown in illustration D024RR below
is greater than 200 meters in length and severely restricts the tow vessel's
ability to deviate from her course. Which shape(s) would be displayed by
day from the vessel(s)? |
diamond on the
barges |
ball-diamond-ball
on the towing vessel |
diamond on the
towing vessel |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would exhibit sidelights when
underway and not making way? |
A pilot vessel |
A vessel engaged
in dredging |
A vessel trawling |
A vessel not under
command |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In illustration D023RR below item "B"
shows the arc of visibility of which of the following lights? |
red sidelight |
white masthead
light |
green sidelight |
stern light |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, which lights are required to be
shown by a dredge on the side of the dredge which another vessel may pass? |
One red light |
Two red lights |
One white light |
Two green lights |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the shapes shown in illustration
D016RR below indicates a vessel with a tow exceeding 200 meters in length? |
A |
B |
C |
D |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may exhibit lights other than those
prescribed by the Rules as long as the additional lights __________. |
have a lesser
range of visibility than the prescribed lights |
do not impair
the visibility or distinctive character of the prescribed lights |
are not the same
color as either side light |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in mine clearing shows
special identity lights __________. |
in addition to
the lights required for a power-driven vessel |
which mean that
other vessels should not approach within 1000 meters of the mineclearing
vessel |
which are green
and show all-round |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may exhibit lights other than those
prescribed by the Rules as long as the additional lights __________. |
do not impair
the visibility or distinctive character of the prescribed lights |
cannot be mistaken
for the lights specified elsewhere in the Rules |
do not interfere
with the keeping of a proper look-out |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is indicated by the day signal
shown in illustration D022RR? |
A dredge indicating
the side with the obstruction |
A tug with a tow
exceeding 200 meters which limits her ability to maneuver |
A fishing vessel
with gear extending more than 150 meters horizontally |
A vessel engaged
in underwater operations with a diver down |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel, when anchored at night, would
NOT be required to show anchor lights? |
A vessel on pilotage
duty |
A vessel dredging |
A vessel restricted
in her ability to maneuver |
A power-driven
vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is displaying ONLY the lights shown
in illustration D053RR below. What type of vessel is this? |
power-driven vessel
underway |
vessel under sail |
vessel engaged
in fishing |
vessel engaged
on pilotage duty underway |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 45-meter vessel is pulling a 210-meter
tow. She may exhibit __________. |
three masthead
lights aft and none forward |
two masthead lights
forward and no after masthead light |
a masthead light
forward, and two masthead lights in a vertical line aft |
three masthead
lights forward and one aft |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A seagoing tug has a tow greater than 200
meters as shown in illustration D024RR below and is severely restricted
in her ability to deviate from her course. Which lights would be displayed
from the towing vessel? |
Three white masthead
lights, red-white-red all-round lights, sidelights, stern light and a towing
light |
Three white masthead
lights, red-white-red all-round lights, sidelights and two towing lights |
Three white masthead
lights, two all-round red lights, sidelights, stern light and a towing light |
None of the above |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is displaying ONLY the lights shown
in illustration D061RR below. What type of vessel is this? |
a pilot vessel
at anchor |
fishing |
a fishing vessel
aground |
fishing and hauling
her nets |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following describes a vessel
exhibiting the lights shown in illustration D056RR below? |
underway and carrying
dangerous cargo |
towing a barge
alongside |
underway and laying
cable |
at anchor and
dredging |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By night, you sight the lights of a vessel
engaged in underwater operations. If an obstruction exists on the port side
of the vessel, it will be marked by __________. |
a floodlight |
a single red light |
any visible lights |
two red lights
in a vertical line |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is displaying ONLY the lights shown
in illustration D045RR below. What type of vessel could this be? |
vessel engaged
in fishing |
vessel aground
less than 50 meters |
pilot vessel less
than 50 meters, underway and NOT engaged on pilotage duty |
vessel engaged
in dredging at anchor with an obstruction on one side |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would be required to show a
white light from a lantern exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision? |
A 6-meter motorboat |
A small vessel
fishing |
A 9-meter sailing
vessel |
A rowboat |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A self-propelled dredge not engaged in dredging
but proceeding to a dredging location at night would __________. |
be required to
show the lights of a power-driven vessel underway |
be required to
show the lights of a stationary dredge |
be required to
show the lights characteristic of a dredge |
not be required
to show any lights |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the shapes shown in illustration
D016RR below must you show when at anchor? |
A |
B |
C |
D |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel with a 150-meter stern
tow shall display __________. |
a red light over
a white light at the masthead |
three masthead
lights in a vertical line |
two towing lights
in a vertical line |
a towing light
above the stern light |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A pilot vessel on pilotage duty at night
will show sidelights and a stern light __________. |
at any time when
underway |
when at anchor |
only when making
way |
only when the
identifying lights are not being shown |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Signals required for vessels aground include
__________. |
by day, three
black balls in a vertical line |
by night, the
anchor lights for a vessel of her length, and three red lights in a vertical
line |
a short, a prolonged,
and a short blast |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see ONLY the light shown in illustration
D080RR below. This could be which of the following vessels? |
under oars |
not under command |
towing |
engaged in fishing |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A lantern combining the two sidelights and
stern light may be shown on a __________. |
25-meter power-driven
vessel engaged in trolling |
20-meter vessel
engaged in fishing and making way |
25-meter pilot
vessel |
10-meter sailing
vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which light(s) is(are) AMONG those shown
by a 200-meter vessel at anchor? |
In the forepart
of the vessel, a 225° white light |
Any available
working lights to illuminate the decks |
In the fore part
of the vessel, a 135° white light |
In the after part
of the vessel, a 135° white light |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel not under command shall display
__________. |
two red lights
at night and two black balls during daylight |
three red lights
at night and three black balls during daylight |
three red lights
at night and two black balls during daylight |
two red lights
at night and three black balls during daylight |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An anchored vessel on pilotage duty must
show which light(s) at night? |
A white light
over a red light and anchor lights |
A white light
over a red light only |
Anchor lights
only |
A stern light
only |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway at night and you sight
the lights shown in illustration D047RR below. You know these lights indicate
which of the following? |
dredge at work |
sailing vessel |
trawler dragging
nets |
fishing vessel
engaged in fishing |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night you sight a vessel displaying one
green light. What is indicated by this light configuration? |
sailboat underway |
vessel drifting |
vessel at anchor |
small motorboat
underway |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you anchor your 25-meter vessel in a
harbor, what light(s) must you show? |
One all-round
red light |
Two all-round
white lights |
All the deck house
lights |
One all-round
white light |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel displaying the shape shown in illustration
D013RR below is doing which of the following? |
towing |
anchored |
fishing |
being towed |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessels shall turn off their sidelights? |
All fishing vessels
that are not making way |
All sailing vessels
which are becalmed |
All vessels that
are not under command |
All vessels engaged
in underwater operations |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Barges being towed at night must exhibit
navigation lights __________. |
only if towed
astern |
Need not be lighted |
only if manned |
at all times |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A pilot vessel on pilotage duty shall show
identity lights __________. |
while at anchor |
while alongside
a vessel |
at any time while
underway |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel fishing should display which of
the day signals shown in illustration D001RR below? |
A |
B |
C |
D |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B"
as shown in illustration D017RR below, and will pass without changing course.
Vessel "B" is an air-cushion vessel operating in the nondisplacement
mode. Which light will vessel "A" observe from vessel "B"? |
flashing red light |
flashing yellow
light |
Green light |
flashing white
light |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following describes a vessel
displaying the shapes shown in illustration D011RR below? |
towing |
conducting underwater
operations |
aground |
drifting |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What light(s), if any, would you show at
night if your vessel was broken down and being towed astern by another vessel? |
Same lights as
for a power-driven vessel underway |
None |
A white light
forward and a white light aft |
The colored sidelights
and a white stern light |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel aground would show the same shape
to signify her condition as which vessel? |
dredge underway
and dredging |
hydrographic survey
vessel at anchor and surveying |
vessel towing
a submerged object |
None of the above |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The lights displayed in illustration D044RR
below would be shown by a vessel described by which of the following? |
laying or picking
up navigation marks |
aground |
not under command
and is making way |
not under command
and is dead in the water |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which shape must be shown by a vessel 25
meters in length aground during daylight hours? |
One black ball |
Two black balls |
Three black balls |
Four black balls |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning lights
and shapes for towing vessels? |
If a tow exceeds
200 meters in length, the towing vessel will display a black ball during
daylight. |
When towing astern,
a vessel will carry her identification lights at the masthead in addition
to her regular masthead light. |
If the towing
vessel is over 50 meters in length, she must carry forward and after masthead
lights. |
When towing astern,
the towing vessel may show either a stern light or a towing light, but not
both. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing is showing three forward
white masthead lights in a vertical line. This means that the length of
the __________. |
tow is less than
200 meters |
towing vessel
is less than 50 meters |
tow is greater
than 200 meters |
towing vessel
is greater than 50 meters |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What shape is to be shown by a vessel aground? |
Three black balls
in a vertical line |
A cylinder |
Two black balls
in a vertical line |
Two cones with
their apexes together |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A white masthead light shows through an
arc of how many degrees? |
90° |
112.5° |
225° |
360° |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel aground at night is required to
show two red lights in a vertical line as well as __________. |
sidelights and
a stern light |
anchor lights |
not under command
lights |
restricted in
her ability to maneuver lights |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What shape will a vessel 30 meters in length
aground display? |
two black balls
in a vertical line |
a cylinder |
one black ball |
three black balls
in a vertical line |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What shape would a vessel at anchor show
during daylight? |
One black ball |
Two black balls |
Three black balls |
No signal |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel displaying the shape shown in illustration
D010RR below is which of the following? |
has a tow that
exceeds 200 meters in length |
has a tow that
is carrying dangerous cargo |
is at anchor |
is not under command |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Lighting requirements in inland waters are
different from those in international waters for __________. |
vessels pushing
ahead |
barges being pushed
ahead |
vessels being
towed alongside |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a vessel which is less than 7
meters in length and anchored in an area where other vessels do not normally
navigate is __________. |
not required to
show any anchor lights |
required to show
sidelights and a stern light |
required to show
one white light |
required to show
a flare-up light |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The lights shown in illustration D058RR
below represent which of the following? |
fishing vessel
at anchor |
power-driven vessel
of less than 50 meters in length |
vessel being towed |
sailboat |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night a vessel displaying the lights
shown in illustration D065RR is doing which of the following? |
fishing |
being towed |
drifting |
anchored |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An anchor ball need NOT be exhibited by
an anchored vessel if she is __________. |
under 50 meters
in length, and anchored in an anchorage |
rigged for sail |
over 150 meters
in length |
less than 7 meters
in length, and not in or near an area where other vessels normally navigate |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel shows the same lights
as a __________. |
sailing vessel |
vessel engaged
in towing, when not underway |
pushing vessel
and a vessel being pushed, when they are rigidly connected in a composite
unit |
vessel towing
astern |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a vessel
of 150 meters in length, at anchor? |
She must show
all-round white lights forward and aft. |
She may show an
all-round white light where it can best be seen. |
The showing of
working lights is optional. |
None of the above |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a vessel
of 75 meters in length, at anchor? |
She must show
an all-round white light forward. |
She may use her
working lights to illuminate her decks. |
She must show
a second all-round white light aft. |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a 25-meter vessel at anchor.
What lights are you required to show? |
one all-round
white light and the sidelights |
two all-round
white lights |
one all-round
white light |
the sidelights
and a stern light |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights shall a 200-meter vessel exhibit
when at anchor? |
In the after part
of the vessel, a 112.5-degree white light |
Working lights
to illuminate the decks |
In the forepart
of the vessel, a 225-degree white light |
In the forepart
of the vessel, a 112.5-degree white light |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the shapes shown in illustration
D016RR below would you show on the after end of an inconspicuous partially
submerged vessel or object being towed over 200 meters in length? |
A |
B |
C |
No day-shape would
be shown. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel at anchor shall display, between
sunrise and sunset, on the forward part of the vessel where it can best
be seen __________. |
two orange and
white balls |
one red ball |
two black balls |
one black ball |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a broken down vessel being towed
would show the same lights as __________. |
the towing vessel |
a power-driven
vessel underway |
a barge |
a vessel at anchor |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When anchoring a 20-meter vessel at night,
you must show __________. |
one all-round
white light |
one all-round
white light and a flare up light |
one all-round
white light and the stern light |
two all-round
white lights |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What lights must be shown on a barge being
towed astern at night? |
A white light
fore and aft |
Sidelights and
a stern light |
A white light
at each corner |
A stern light
only |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Working lights shall be used to illuminate
the decks of a vessel __________. |
not under command |
over 100 meters
at anchor |
constrained by
her draft |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel at anchor will show a __________. |
cylinder |
double cone, apexes
together |
ball |
cone |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel which is fishing must show sidelights
and a stern light only when __________. |
dead in the water |
anchored |
underway |
underway and making
way |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which power-driven vessel is NOT required
to carry a light in the position of the after masthead light? |
Any vessel constrained
by her draft |
A vessel of 60
meters in length towing astern |
A vessel of 45
meters in length trolling |
A pushing vessel
and a vessel being pushed, in a composite unit and 100 meters in length |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In illustration D023RR below which represents
the arc of visibility of a red sidelight? |
A |
B |
C |
D |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The tow shown in illustration D024RR below
is made up of inconspicuous, partly submerged vessels and is 150 meters
in length. The towed vessels are less than 25 meters in breadth and less
than 100 meters in length. Which lights would be displayed from the towed
vessels? |
One all round
white light at each end and one all round white light at the extremities
of its breadth of each vessel towed |
One all round
white light at or near each end of each vessel towed |
Sidelights and
stern light on each vessel towed |
One all round
white light at the after end of each vessel towed |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is towing and carrying the required
lights on the masthead. What is the visibility arc of these lights? |
112.5° |
135.0° |
225.0° |
360.0° |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The white masthead light required for a
power-driven vessel under the Rules is visible over how many degrees of
the horizon? |
360.0° |
112.5° |
225.0° |
022.5° |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In illustration D023RR below which item
shows the arc of visibility of a green sidelight? |
A |
B |
C |
D |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The arc of visibility for sidelights is
from right ahead to __________. |
135° abaft the
beam |
22.5° forward
of the beam |
22.5° abaft the
beam |
abeam |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A "flashing light" is a light
that __________. |
flashes at regular
intervals at a frequency of 120 flashes or more per minute |
is yellow in color |
is visible over
an arc of the horizon of not less than 180° nor more than 225° |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway at night you are coming up
on a vessel from astern. What lights would you expect to see? |
Red and green
sidelights |
Two white lights |
One white light |
One white light
and red and green sidelights |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are towing two barges astern. The length
of the tow from the stern of the tug to the stern of the last barge is 150
meters. How many white towing identification lights should be displayed
on the tugboat at night? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A "flashing light", by the definition
given in the rules, is a light that __________. |
is visible over
an arc of the horizon of 360° |
flashes at regular
intervals at a frequency of 120 flashes or more per minute |
is red in color |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing light __________. |
flashes at regular
intervals of 50-70 flashes per minute |
is yellow in color |
shows an unbroken
light over an arc of the horizon of not less than 180° nor more than 225° |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The towing light is a(n) __________. |
flashing amber
light |
yellow light with
the same characteristics as the masthead light |
yellow light with
the same characteristics as the stern light |
all-round yellow
light |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing light, according to the Rules,
is a__________. |
yellow light |
white light |
blue light |
red light |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel towing astern shall
show__________. |
a small white
light in lieu of the stern light |
two towing lights
in addition to the stern light |
two towing lights
in a vertical line |
a towing light
in a vertical line above the stern light |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined in the Rules, a towing light
is a yellow light having the same characteristics as a(n) __________. |
all-round light |
sidelight |
stern light |
masthead light |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are heading due east (090°) and observe
a vessel's red sidelight on your port beam. The vessel may be heading __________. |
southwest (225°) |
southeast (135°) |
northwest (315°) |
north (000°) |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a red sidelight bearing NW (315°).
That vessel may be heading __________. |
east (090°) |
west (270°) |
southwest (225°) |
northwest (315°) |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 20-meter sailing vessel underway must
exhibit a __________. |
combined lantern |
red light over
a green light at the masthead |
stern light |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a vessel
under oars? |
She must show
a flashing all-round white light. |
She must show
a stern light. |
She is allowed
to show the same lights as a sailing vessel. |
She must show
a day shape of a black cone. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may show identifying lights
when not actually engaged in her occupation? |
A fishing vessel |
A pilot vessel |
A mineclearance
vessel |
None of the above |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel fishing at night, with gear extending
more than 150 meters horizontally outwards, will show in the direction of
the gear __________. |
one yellow light |
one white light |
two vertical yellow
lights |
two vertical white
lights |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B"
as shown in illustration D017RR below. Vessel "B" is an air-cushion
vessel operating in the nondisplacement mode. In addition to a steady white
light which other light will vessel "A" observe on vessel "B"? |
Flashing yellow
light |
Flashing red light |
Flashing white
light |
Steady green light |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE of a 30-meter sailing
vessel underway? |
If she is using
propelling machinery, she shall show forward a shape consisting of two cones,
apexes together. |
She may show an
all-round white light at the top of the mast. |
She must show
sidelights and a stern light in restricted visibility. |
She need not show
a stern light if she is showing all-round lights on the mast. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B"
as shown in illustration D017RR below. Which color light will vessel "A"
observe on vessel "B"? |
White |
Green |
Yellow over yellow |
Flashing red |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on watch and sight a vessel showing
only the lights in illustration D059RR below. What type of vessel do these
lights represent? |
vessel engage
in trawling |
mineclearance
vessel |
sailing vessel |
power-driven vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An all-round flashing yellow light may be
exhibited by a(n) __________. |
air cushion vessel
in the nondisplacement mode |
vessel towing
a submerged object |
vessel engaged
in diving operations |
vessel not under
command |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a vessel heading due north and
see the lights shown in illustration D051RR below one point on your port
bow. This vessel could be heading in what direction? |
SE |
NE |
SW |
NW |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An all-round flashing yellow light may be
exhibited by a(n) __________. |
air cushion vessel |
vessel not under
command |
vessel laying
cable |
vessel towing
a submerged object |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a vessel heading due south and
see the lights shown in illustration D051RR below one point on the port
bow. What direction could this vessel be heading in? |
SE |
NE |
SW |
NW |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see the display of lights shown in illustration
D071RR below. What do these lights indicate? |
a vessel trawling |
a vessel approaching
head-on |
a vessel fishing
with nets extending more than 150 meters |
a vessel dredging |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a vessel and see ahead the lights
shown in illustration D059RR below. These lights indicate which of the following? |
vessel being overtaken |
vessel crossing
from your port |
vessel meeting
head-on |
vessel crossing
from your starboard |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The maximum length of a power-driven vessel
which may show an all-round white light and sidelights instead of a masthead
light, sidelights and a stern light is __________. |
6.9 meters |
9.9 meters |
11.9 meters |
19.9 meters |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel being towed astern shall show at
night__________. |
only the required
masthead lights |
sidelights and
a stern light |
a stern light
only |
the lights required
for a power-driven vessel underway |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see the display of lights shown in illustration
D064RR below. These lights could indicate which of the following? |
range marking
a channel beneath a drawbridge |
tug unable to
maneuver as required by the Rules |
40-meter tug with
tow exceeding 200 meters |
60-meter tug pushing
a barge ahead |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following describes a vessel
at night displaying the lights shown in illustration D082RR below? |
fishing |
sailing |
trawling |
a pilot boat |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a vessel displaying the lights
shown in illustration D052RR below is doing which of the following? |
underway |
towing a submerged
object |
engaged in dredging |
pushing ahead |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a power-driven vessel less than
12meters in length may, instead of the normal navigation lights, show sidelights
and one __________. |
white light |
yellow light |
flashing white
light |
flashing yellow
light |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, if you see a vessel ahead displaying
the lights shown in illustration D070RR below, what action should you take? |
stay clear as
the vessel is transferring dangerous cargo |
stay clear as
the vessel is fishing |
change course
to the right as the vessel is crossing your bow |
provide assistance
as the vessel is in distress |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The minimum length of a power-driven vessel
that must show forward and after masthead lights is __________. |
30 meters |
75 meters |
100 meters |
50 meters |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would exhibit sidelights when
underway and not making way? |
A vessel not under
command |
A power-driven
vessel |
A vessel engaged
in dredging |
A vessel engaged
in fishing |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What light configuration may a sailing vessel
underway exhibit? |
a green light
over a red light at the masthead |
a red light over
a green light at the masthead |
two white lights
in a vertical line at the stern |
a special flashing
light at the bow |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the stand-on vessel in an overtaking
situation. The other vessel is showing a flashing red light. What action
should you take? |
Give-way |
Alter course to
assist |
Heave to |
Stand on |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on watch and sight a vessel showing
a high intensity all-round flashing red light. The light indicates a __________. |
fishing vessel
trolling |
vessel dredging |
WIG craft when
taking off and landing |
vessel laying
submarine cable |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel, which does not normally engage
in towing operations, is towing a vessel in distress. Which of the following
statements is TRUE? |
may show the lights
for a vessel not under command |
must show a yellow
light above the stern light |
need not show
the lights for a vessel engaged in towing, if it is impractical to do so |
must show the
lights for a vessel towing |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see the lights shown in illustration
D077RR below. This could be which of the following? |
A vessel towing
barges astern |
A vessel pushing
barges ahead |
A pipeline |
A stationary dredge |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two barges are being pushed ahead by a tugboat.
Which statement is TRUE concerning lights on the barges? |
Each vessel should
show sidelights. |
The barges should
be lighted as one vessel. |
Each vessel should
show at least one white light. |
The barges should
be lighted as separate units. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are overtaking a vessel at night and
you see a yellow light showing above the stern light of the overtaken vessel.
The overtaken vessel is __________. |
towing astern |
a pilot vessel |
pushing ahead
or towing alongside |
underway and dredging |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The tow shown in illustration D024RR below
is less than 200 meters in length and severely restricted in her ability
to deviate from her course. Which shape(s) would be displayed by day from
the vessel(s)? |
diamond on the
last barge |
ball-diamond-ball
on the towing vessel |
diamond on the
towing vessel |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel displaying the lights shown in
illustration D060RR below is which of the following? |
broken down |
being towed |
towing |
fishing |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would exhibit sidelights when
underway and not making way? |
A vessel engaged
in dredging operations |
A vessel trawling |
A vessel towing
astern |
A vessel not under
command |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel that is not equipped with towing
lights should show that it has a vessel in tow by __________. |
shining a searchlight
on the towline of the towed vessel |
continuously sounding
its horn |
sounding one prolonged
followed by two short blasts at intervals of not more than two minutes |
None of the above;
a vessel shall not engage in towing at night without proper navigation lights |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What shape must be shown on a partly submerged
vessel which is being towed? |
A cone |
Two black balls
in a vertical line |
One black ball |
A diamond |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a 30-meter fishing vessel. Which
of the shapes shown in illustration D016RR below must you show while engaged
in fishing? |
A |
B |
C |
D |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel MUST show two masthead lights
in a vertical line? |
A power-driven
vessel less than 50 meters in length with a 20-meter tow |
A sailing vessel
towing a small vessel astern |
A vessel not under
command |
A vessel engaged
in dredging |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power driven vessel when towing and the
length of the tow exceeds 200 meters shall exhibit during daylight hours
where they can best be seen which of the following shapes? |
two cones, apexes
together |
a diamond shape |
a black ball |
one cone, apex
upward |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A tug boat displaying the shape shown in
illustration D010RR below is which of the following? |
has a tow that
is carrying dangerous cargo |
is at anchor |
has a tow that
exceeds 200 meters in length |
is not under command |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel displaying the lights shown in
illustration D079RR below could be which of the following? |
vessel not under
command |
law enforcement
vessel |
vessel constrained
by her draft |
vessel towing
astern |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The vessel showing the shape in illustration
D022RR below is which of the following? |
A tug with a tow
exceeding 200 meters unable to deviate from course |
A fishing vessel
with gear extending more than 150 meters horizontally |
A trawler shooting
nets in the direction indicated |
A vessel engaged
in mine clearance operations |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing vessel 35 meters in length, with
a tow 100 meters astern, must show a minimum of how many masthead lights? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What shape should a vessel being towed exhibit
if the tow EXCEEDS 200 meters? |
One diamond |
Two balls |
One ball |
Two diamonds |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing a barge astern would show,
at the stern __________. |
a towing light
above the stern light |
two white lights
in a vertical line |
only a stern light |
two towing lights
in a vertical line |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must show a towing light above
the stern light? |
A vessel towing
alongside |
A vessel with
a 150-meter tow astern |
A vessel pushing
three barges ahead |
None of the above |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel at night.
You can see both red and green sidelights and, above the level of the sidelights,
three white lights in a vertical line. The vessel may be __________. |
towing a tow more
than 200 meters astern |
not under command |
underway and dredging |
trawling |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which display of lights shown in illustration
D072RR below indicates a 65-meter tug towing a barge astern, length of tow
120 meters? |
A |
B |
C |
D |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The tug shown in illustration D024RR below
is greater than 50 meters and severely restricted in her ability to deviate
from her course. Which lights would be displayed from the towing vessel? |
Three white masthead
lights, red-white-red all round lights, sidelights and two towing lights |
Two white masthead
lights, red-white-red all round lights, sidelights, stern light and a towing
light |
Three white masthead
lights, two all round red lights, sidelights, stern light and a towing light |
None of the above |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel showing a yellow light over a white
light at night is a vessel __________. |
engaged in piloting |
towing astern |
engaged in fishing |
in distress |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see the display of lights shown in illustration
D064RR below. This could indicate which of the following? |
55-meter tug towing
astern, length of tow exceeds 200 meters |
dredge restricted
in its ability to maneuver |
dredge working
at anchor |
65-meter tug towing
astern, length of tow 150 meters |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel displaying the lights shown in
illustration D063RR below is which of the following? |
underway and more
than 50 meters in length |
not under command |
fishing |
towing astern |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing vessel is towing two barges astern.
The length of the tow from the stern of the tug to the stern of the last
barge is 250 meters. The towing vessel is 45 meters in length. How many
white masthead lights should be displayed on the tugboat at night? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, you are towing a partly submerged
vessel, 20 meters in length and 4 meters in breadth. What lights must you
display on the towed vessel? |
A white light
at the forward end and a white light at the after end |
Two white lights
side by side at the stern |
Two red lights
in a vertical line at the after end |
A white light
at the stern |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel
or object being towed, where the length of tow is 100 meters, shall show
__________. |
a black ball |
two red lights
in a vertical line |
a diamond shape |
yellow lights
at each end |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel towing another vessel
astern (tow less than 200 meters) shall show __________. |
two masthead lights
in a vertical line instead of either the forward or after masthead lights |
three masthead
lights in a vertical line instead of either the forward or after masthead
lights |
two towing lights
in a vertical line at the stern |
a small white
light abaft the funnel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Lighting requirements in inland waters are
different from those for international waters for __________. |
vessels pushing
ahead |
barges being towed
astern |
vessels not under
command |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel exhibits the same
lights as a __________. |
vessel towing
astern |
vessel towing,
when not underway |
sailing vessel |
pushing vessel
and a vessel being pushed, when they are in a composite unit |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND During the day, a vessel with a tow over
200 meters in length will show __________. |
a diamond shape |
two cones, apexes
together |
a black ball |
one cone, apex
upward |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The display of lights shown in illustration
D048RR below could represent which of the following? |
sailing vessel |
tug and a barge
being towed astern |
a vessel not under
command |
a submarine on
the surface |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing vessel 30 meters in length is pushing
barges ahead. How many white masthead lights is the vessel REQUIRED to show
at night? |
One |
Two |
Three |
Four |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towed astern shall show __________. |
masthead lights |
sidelights |
a special flashing
light |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 20-meter vessel is towing another vessel
astern. The length of the tow from the stern of the towing vessel to the
stern of the tow is 75 meters. How many white towing masthead lights shall
the towing vessel show at night? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In addition to sidelights what light should
a vessel being towed astern show? |
Range lights |
A stern light |
A masthead light |
Not under command
lights |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What lights, if any, would you exhibit at
night if your vessel were broken down and being towed by another vessel? |
None |
Same lights as
for a power-driven vessel underway |
The colored sidelights
and a white stern light |
A white light
forward and a white light aft |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel being towed at night must show
__________. |
a white all-round
light, only |
forward and after
masthead lights |
sidelights and
a stern light |
a flashing yellow
light, only |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel or object being towed astern shall
display a(n) __________. |
after masthead
light |
forward masthead
light |
stern light |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Barges being towed at night __________. |
need not be lighted |
must be lighted
only if manned |
must be lighted
only if towed astern |
must be lighted
at all times |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE when you are towing
more than one barge astern at night? |
Only the first
and last barges in the tow must be lighted. |
All barges, except
unmanned barges, must be lighted. |
All barges in
the tow must be lighted. |
Only the last
barge in the tow must be lighted. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When towing more than one barge astern at
night __________. |
only the last
barge on the tow must be lighted |
only manned barges
must be lighted |
each barge in
the tow must be lighted |
only the first
and the last barges in the tow must be lighted |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your tug is underway at night and NOT towing.
What light(s) should your vessel show aft to other vessels coming up from
astern? |
One white light
and one yellow light |
One white light |
One white light
and two yellow lights |
Two white lights |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel displaying the shape shown
in illustration D035RR is indicating that she is which of the following? |
close-hauled and
has difficulty maneuvering |
on a starboard
tack |
fishing as well
as sailing |
being propelled
by power as well as sail |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 30-meter tug is underway and NOT towing.
At night, this vessel must show sidelights and __________. |
a stern light
ONLY |
two masthead lights
and a stern light |
three masthead
lights and a stern light |
one masthead light
and a stern light |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Underway at night, a vessel displaying the
lights shown in illustration D062RR below is which of the following? |
under sail |
mine sweeping |
a pilot boat |
engaged in fishing |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What shape shall a vessel 15 meters in length,
proceeding under sail as well as being propelled by machinery, exhibit? |
one black ball |
a cone with its
apex downward |
a basket |
two cones with
their apexes together |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, you see a vessel displaying the
light shown in illustration D046RR below. This could be which of the following? |
a pilot boat making
way |
fishing and anchored |
sailing |
fishing and making
way |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night you sight a vessel displaying a
single green light. This is a __________. |
vessel drifting |
small motorboat
underway |
vessel at anchor |
sailing vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A lantern combining the sidelights and stern
light MAY be shown on a __________. |
sailing vessel
of 25 meters in length |
25-meter power-driven
vessel engaged in trolling |
6-meter vessel
under oars |
20-meter vessel
engaged in fishing and making way |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel of over 20 meters in length
underway must show a __________. |
white masthead
light |
red light over
a green light at the masthead |
stern light |
combined lantern |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is NOT allowed to show
the all-round red over green lights on the mast if __________. |
her sidelights
and stern light are combined in one lantern and shown on the mast |
her sidelights
are combined and shown on the fore and aft centerline of the vessel |
she is showing
sidelights |
she is showing
a stern light |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must exhibit a conical shape,
apex downwards? |
A 15-meter vessel
proceeding under sail when also being propelled by machinery |
A 20-meter vessel
restricted in her ability to maneuver |
A 10-meter vessel
engaged in fishing |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In the daytime, you see a large sailing
vessel on the beam. You know that she is also propelled by machinery if
she shows which shape? |
a black cone |
two black cones |
a basket |
a black ball |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If a rowboat underway does NOT show the
lights specified for a sailing vessel underway, it shall show which of the
following? |
white light exhibited
in sufficient time to prevent collision |
all-round yellow
light from sunset to sunrise |
combined lantern
showing green to starboard and red to port and shown from sunset to sunrise |
combined lantern
showing green to starboard and red to port and shown in sufficient time
to prevent collision |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a sailing vessel. While under
sail you decide to use your engine to assist in propulsion. Which of the
day signals shown in illustration D016RR below would you display? |
D |
C |
B |
None of these
day signals are correct. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may carry her sidelights and
stern light in one combined lantern? |
a 15-meter sail
vessel propelled by machinery |
a 25-meter power-driven
vessel trolling |
a 20-meter vessel
engaged in fishing and making way |
a 15-meter sailing
vessel |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your 18-meter vessel is under sail at night
displaying sidelights, stern light, and a red light over a green light at
the masthead. If you start the auxiliary engine and engage the propeller,
you must_______. |
turn off the red
over green, turn on the white masthead light |
display a white
light in sufficient time to prevent collision |
turn your stern
light off |
show two green
lights instead of a red and green at the masthead |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your 18-meter vessel is propelled by sail
and power. What action is required when the engine is stopped? |
Display a black
cylindrical shape at the masthead. |
Remove the black
cone shape from forward. |
Remove the black
balls (one at the masthead and one on each spreader). |
Display a black
diamond shape forward. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What shape must be shown by a vessel over
20 meters fishing which has gear extending more than 150 meters horizontally
outward from it? |
One diamond shape |
One cone with
its apex upwards |
One black ball |
One basket |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel displaying the shape shown in illustration
D034RR below is doing which of the following? |
being towed |
anchored |
fishing |
towing |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which shape(s) would be displayed by the
vessel engaged in the operation indicated by the lights shown in illustration
D082RR below? |
two cones with
apexes together |
a ball, a diamond
and another ball |
a diamond |
a cylinder |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following describes a vessel
showing the shape in illustration D034RR below? |
is not under command |
has a tow which
exceeds 200 meters in length |
is fishing |
is engaged in
surveying or underwater work |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel displaying the lights shown in
illustration D070RR below is which of the following? |
motorboat |
fishing vessel |
pilot boat |
sailboat |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel shall NOT show her sidelights? |
A fishing vessel
that is not making way |
A vessel engaged
in underwater operations |
A sailing vessel
which is becalmed |
A vessel that
is not under command making way |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may exhibit identifying lights
when not actually engaged in her occupation? |
A tug |
A fishing vessel |
A trawler |
None of the above |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing, and at anchor,
should exhibit __________. |
an anchor light |
sidelights and
stern light |
three lights in
a vertical line, the highest and lowest being red, and the middle being
white |
None of the above |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel which is fishing is required to
show sidelights and a stern light only when __________. |
dead in the water |
anchored |
underway and making
way |
underway |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing during the day
would show __________. |
one black ball |
two cones, apexes
together |
a cone, apex downward |
two cones with
bases together |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must show an after masthead
light, if over 50 meters in length? |
A vessel not under
command |
A vessel trawling |
A vessel at anchor |
A vessel engaged
in fishing |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a 30-meter trawler. Which identification
shape shown in illustration D016RR below must you show while trawling? |
A |
B |
C |
None of these
day signals are correct. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel trawling will display a __________. |
green light over
a white light |
white light over
a green light |
yellow light over
a red light |
red light over
a white light |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fishing vessel displaying the lights shown
in illustration D067RR below is doing which of the following? |
anchored |
underway but not
fishing |
fishing by trawling |
tending a small
fishing boat |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 60-meter vessel which is trawling is required
to show which of the following? |
a red light over
a white light in a vertical line at night. |
one masthead light
at night. |
a conical shape,
apex downwards during the day. |
two masthead lights
at night. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, the lights shown in illustration
D076RR would indicate a vessel engaged in which of the following operations? |
dredging |
trawling |
towing astern |
laying submarine
cable |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following describes a vessel
which is underway at night and displaying the lights shown in illustration
D069RR below? |
engaged in trawling |
under sail |
a pilot boat |
minesweeping |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in trawling will show identification
lights of __________. |
a white light
over a red light |
a green light
over a white light |
a red light over
a white light |
two red lights
in a vertical line |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What type of vessel or operation is indicated
by a vessel showing two cones with the apexes together? |
Sailing vessel |
Mine clearing |
Dredge |
Vessel trawling |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 25-meter vessel trawling will show which
shape(s)? |
a basket |
a cone, apex downward |
two balls |
two cones, apexes
together |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal may at some time be exhibited
by a vessel trawling? |
A white light
over a red light in a vertical line |
Two white lights
in a vertical line |
Two red lights
in a vertical line |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following describes a vessel
displaying the shapes shown in illustration D007RR below? |
a minesweeper |
transferring dangerous
cargo |
fishing |
broken down |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel which is unable to maneuver due
to some exceptional circumstance, shall show two red lights in a vertical
line and __________. |
during the day,
three shapes, the highest and lowest being balls and the middle being a
diamond |
when making way
at night, masthead lights, sidelights, and a stern light |
when making way
at night, sidelights and a stern light |
during the day,
three balls in a vertical line |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following describes a vessel
exhibiting the lights shown in illustration D049RR below? |
on pilotage duty |
engaged in fishing |
restricted in
her ability to maneuver |
not under command |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following describes a vessel
exhibiting the lights shown in illustration D084RR below? |
not under command |
showing improper
lights |
towing |
dredging |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following describes a vessel
exhibiting the lights shown in illustration D083RR below? |
being towed |
fishing |
towing |
not under command |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel not under command making way at
night would show __________. |
anchor lights
and sidelights |
two all-round
red lights in a vertical line, sidelights, and a stern light |
two all-round
white lights in a vertical line, sidelights and a stern light |
two all-round
red lights in a vertical line |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel "not under command"
at night must show her sidelights when __________. |
making headway |
moored to a buoy |
making no headway |
at anchor |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel not under command, underway but
not making way, would show __________. |
two all-round
red lights in a vertical line |
sidelights |
a stern light |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel showing a rigid replica of the
International Code flag "A" is engaged in __________. |
mineclearance
operations |
fishing |
diving operations |
dredging |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is carrying three lights in a vertical
line. The highest and lowest of these are red and the middle light is white.
Which statement is always TRUE? |
Her fog signal
would consist of a rapid ringing of a bell for five seconds every minute. |
If at anchor,
she need not show anchor lights while displaying identifying lights. |
During the day,
she would display three balls in a vertical line. |
If making way,
she would show masthead lights at night. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following describes a vessel
displaying the lights shown in illustration D057RR below? |
a vessel restricted
in her ability to maneuver and not making way |
a vessel engaged
in fishing and not making way |
a vessel towing
and making way |
a pilot vessel
underway and making way on pilotage duty |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a vessel displaying the day signal
shown in illustration D006RR below. The vessel may be which of the following? |
not under command |
fishing with trawls |
laying cable |
aground |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a vessel dredging during
the day and see two balls in a vertical line on the port side of the dredge.
These shapes mean that __________. |
the dredge is
moored |
the dredge is
not under command |
you should pass
on the port side of the dredge |
there is an obstruction
on the port side of the dredge |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may show three lights in a
vertical line, the top and bottom being red and the middle being white? |
A vessel trawling |
A vessel engaged
in diving operations |
A pilot vessel |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By day, you sight a vessel displaying three
shapes in a vertical line. The top and bottom shapes are balls, and the
middle shape is a diamond. It could be a __________. |
vessel trolling |
vessel engaged
in replenishment at sea |
trawler |
mine clearing
vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND During the day, a vessel picking up a submarine
cable shall carry __________. |
two black balls |
three shapes;
the highest and lowest shall be black balls, and the middle shall be a red
diamond |
three shapes;
the highest and lowest shall be black balls and the middle shall be a black
diamond |
three shapes,
the highest and lowest shall be red balls, and the middle shall be a white
diamond |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a vessel displaying three lights
in a vertical line. The highest and lowest lights are red and the middle
light is white. She is also showing a white light at the stern, which is
lower than the forward light. It could be a __________. |
vessel aground |
survey vessel |
vessel not under
command |
pilot vessel with
port side to you |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would show 3 shapes in a vertical
line, the highest and lowest being balls and the middle shape being a diamond? |
Vessel restricted
in her ability to maneuver |
Vessel minesweeping |
Vessel not under
command |
Vessel constrained
by her draft |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights would be shown at night by
a vessel which is restricted in her ability to deviate from her course? |
Three lights in
a vertical line, the highest and lowest red and the middle white |
Three lights in
a vertical line, the highest and lowest white and the middle red |
Three white lights
in a vertical line |
Three red lights
in a vertical line |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway, you see a vessel displaying
the shapes shown in illustration D006RR below. Which action should you take? |
Maintain course
and speed |
Stop your vessel
and sound passing signals |
Provide assistance,
the other vessel is in distress |
Stay clear, the
other vessel is maneuvering with difficulty |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a towing
vessel which, due to the nature of her work, is unable to keep out of the
way of another vessel? |
By night, she
would show the same lights as a vessel not under command. |
By day, she shall
carry a black cylinder shape. |
By day, she would
show the same shapes as a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. |
By day, she shall
carry two black balls in a vertical line. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights are shown by a vessel restricted
in her ability to maneuver to indicate that the vessel is making way? |
Sidelights only |
Masthead lights
and sidelights only |
Masthead lights,
sidelights and stern light |
Sidelights and
stern light only |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
shall __________. |
show a day-shape
of two diamonds in a vertical line |
keep out of the
way of a vessel engaged in fishing |
turn off her sidelights
when not making way |
when operating
in restricted visibility, sound a whistle signal of two prolonged and one
short blast |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must exhibit forward and after
white masthead lights when making way? |
A 150-meter vessel
engaged in fishing |
A 75-meter vessel
restricted in her ability to maneuver |
A 45-meter vessel
engaged in towing |
A 100-meter sailing
vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following describes a vessel
exhibiting the day-shapes shown in illustration D018RR below? |
carrying dangerous
cargo |
not under command |
towing astern
with a tow greater than 200 meters in length |
Dredging with
an existing obstruction |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A rigid replica of the International Code
flag "A" may be shown by a vessel __________. |
pulling a submarine
cable |
engaged in diving
operations |
engaged in underway
replenishment |
transferring explosives |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following describes a vessel
exhibiting the lights shown in illustration D056RR below? |
transferring dangerous
cargo at a berth |
restricted in
her ability to maneuver, underway but not making way |
dredging while
underway |
fishing at anchor |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing astern in an operation which
severely restricts the towing vessel and her tow in their ability to change
course shall, when making way, exhibit __________. |
sidelights, stern
light and towing light |
the lights for
a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver |
the masthead lights
for a towing vessel |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing astern in an operation which
severely restricts the towing vessel and her tow in their ability to deviate
from their course shall, when making way, show __________. |
sidelights, stern
light and towing light |
the lights for
a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver |
the masthead lights
for a towing vessel |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing where the tow prevents her
from changing course shall carry __________. |
only the lights
for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver |
only the lights
for a vessel towing |
the lights for
a towing vessel and the lights for a vessel restricted in her ability to
maneuver |
the lights for
a towing vessel and the lights for a vessel not under command |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel which displays the day signal shown
in illustration D006RR below may be engaged in which of the following? |
submarine cable
laying |
fishing |
pilotage duty |
mineclearance |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The lights shown in illustration D068RR
mean that another vessel should pass within what distance? |
2000 meters |
500 meters |
1500 meters |
1000 meters |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in mineclearance operations
shows special identity lights __________. |
which means that
other vessels should not approach closer than 500 meters on either side
of the vessel |
that are green
and show through an arc of the horizon of 225° |
in addition to
the lights required for a power-driven vessel |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel conducting mine clearing operations
will show __________. |
two balls in a
vertical line |
one diamond near
the foremast head and one ball at each fore yard |
three balls in
a vertical line |
one ball near
the foremast and one ball at each fore yard |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The duration of a prolonged blast of the
whistle is __________. |
8 to 10 seconds |
6 to 8 seconds |
2 to 4 seconds |
4 to 6 seconds |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the duration of each blast of the
whistle signals used in meeting and crossing situations? |
4 to 6 seconds |
8 to 10 seconds |
2 or 4 seconds |
about 1 second |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the duration of a "short blast"
on the whistle? |
8 to 12 seconds |
12 to 15 seconds |
1 second |
4 to 6 seconds |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term "prolonged blast" means
a blast of __________. |
eight to ten seconds
duration |
four to six seconds
duration |
two to four seconds
duration |
six to eight seconds
duration |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Each prolonged blast on whistle signals
used by a power-driven vessel in fog, whether making way or underway but
not making way, is __________. |
four to six seconds |
eight to ten seconds |
about one second |
two to four seconds |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What equipment for fog signals is required
for a vessel 20 meters in length? |
Whistle, bell,
and gong |
Whistle and bell
only |
Bell only |
Whistle only |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum sound signaling equipment
required aboard a vessel 24 meters in length? |
Any means of making
an efficient sound signal |
A whistle only |
A bell and a whistle |
A bell only |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel 25 meters in length must have which
sound signaling appliance onboard? |
Whistle, bell,
and gong |
Whistle and bell
only |
None is required |
Whistle only |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must have a gong, or other
equipment which will make the sound of a gong? |
Any vessel over
50 meters |
A power-driven
vessel over 75 meters |
A sailing vessel |
Any vessel over
100 meters |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What equipment for fog signals is required
for a vessel 13 meters in length? |
Whistle, bell,
and gong |
Bell only |
Whistle only |
Whistle and bell
only |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What equipment for fog signals is required
for a vessel 15 meters in length? |
Bell only |
Whistle and bell
only |
Whistle only |
Whistle, bell,
and gong |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are crossing as
shown in illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A" sounds two short
blasts on the whistle. You are on vessel "B" and are in doubt
that sufficient action is being taken by vessel "A" to avoid collision.
What action should you take? |
alter course to
the left and increase speed |
maintain course
and speed |
sound five or
more short and rapid blasts |
None of the above |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning the danger
signal? |
Indicates that
the vessel is in distress |
Is used to indicate
a course change |
May be sounded
by the stand-on vessel only |
May be supplemented
by an appropriate light signal |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel
ahead sound two prolonged blasts on the whistle. You should __________. |
sound whistle
signals only if you change course |
sound only fog
signals until the other vessel is sighted |
not sound any
whistle signals until the other vessel is sighted |
sound two blasts
and change course to the left |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning the light
used with whistle signals? |
Use of such a
light is required. |
The light shall
have the same characteristics as a masthead light. |
It is only used
to supplement short blasts of the whistle. |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are crossing as
shown in illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A" sounds one short
blast on the whistle. You are on vessel "B" and doubt that sufficient
action is being taken by vessel "A". What action should you take? |
sound at least
five short and rapid blasts |
alter course to
the right or slow down |
maintain course
and speed |
sound one short
blast and maintain course and speed |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may sound the danger signal? |
Either vessel
in a meeting situation |
A vessel at anchor |
The give-way vessel
in a crossing situation |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a bend in a channel.
You cannot see around the bend because of the height of the bank. You should
__________. |
sound a whistle
blast of 4 to 6 seconds duration |
sound passing
signals to any other vessel that may be on the other side of the bend |
stop engines and
navigate with caution |
stay in the middle
of the channel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are crossing as
shown in illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A" sounds three short
blasts on the whistle. What is the meaning of this signal? |
vessel "A"
intends to hold course and speed |
vessel "A"
proposes to cross ahead of the other vessel |
vessel "A"
is backing engines |
vessel "A"
is sounding the danger signal |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in a narrow channel and
are being overtaken by a vessel astern. The overtaking vessel sounds a signal
indicating her intention to pass you on your starboard side. If such an
action appears dangerous, you should sound __________. |
five short and
rapid blasts |
one prolonged,
one short, one prolonged, and one short blast in that order |
three short and
rapid blasts |
one prolonged
followed by one short blast |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel on crossing
courses. She is approximately half a mile distant and is presently on your
starboard bow. You believe she will cross ahead of you. She then sounds
a whistle signal of five short blasts. You should __________. |
reduce speed slightly
to make sure she will have room to pass |
wait for another
whistle signal from the other vessel |
make a large course
change, accompanied by the appropriate whistle signal, and slow down if
necessary |
answer the signal
and hold course and speed |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway and approaching a bend
in the channel where vessels approaching from the opposite direction cannot
be seen. You should sound __________. |
three blasts,
4 to 6 seconds in duration |
one blast, 4 to
6 seconds in duration |
one blast, 8 to
10 seconds in duration |
one continuous
blast until you are able to see around the bend |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you are approaching a bend, and hear
a whistle signal of one prolonged blast from around the bend, you should
answer with a signal of __________. |
a prolonged blast |
a short blast |
a long blast |
one short, one
prolonged, and one short blast |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal may be used by a vessel that
is in doubt as to whether sufficient action is being taken by another vessel
to avoid collision? |
Firing a gun every
minute |
One prolonged
blast on the whistle |
Five or more short
rapid blasts on the whistle |
A continuous sounding
of the fog horn |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is approaching a bend. You hear
a prolonged blast from around the bend. You should __________. |
stop your engines
and drift |
back your engines |
answer with one
prolonged blast |
sound the danger
signal |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a bend in a river where,
due to the bank, you cannot see around the other side. A vessel on the other
side of the bend sounds one prolonged blast. You should __________. |
sound a prolonged
blast |
not sound any
signal until you sight the other vessel |
sound passing
signals |
sound the danger
signal |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the stand-on vessel in a crossing
situation. If you think the give-way vessel is NOT taking sufficient action
to avoid collision, you should sound __________. |
no signal and
maneuver at will |
one short blast
and maintain course |
the danger signal |
two short blasts,
alter to port, and pass astern |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway your vessel approaches a
bend in a river where, due to the bank, you cannot see around the bend.
You should __________. |
sound the danger
signal |
sound one prolonged
blast |
keep to the starboard
side of the channel and sound one short blast |
slow your vessel
to bare steerageway |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is the danger signal? |
A continuous sounding
of the fog signal |
Firing a gun every
minute |
Five or more short
rapid blasts on the whistle |
One prolonged
blast on the whistle |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Five or more short blasts on a vessel's
whistle indicates that she is __________. |
in doubt that
another vessel is taking sufficient action to avoid a collision |
altering course
to starboard |
altering course
to port |
the stand-on vessel
and will maintain course and speed |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, which vessel may
sound the danger signal? |
Give-way vessel |
Neither vessel |
Either vessel |
Stand-on vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in a narrow channel and
you are being overtaken by a vessel astern. The overtaking vessel sounds
a signal indicating his intention to pass your vessel on your starboard
side. If such an action appears dangerous you should sound __________. |
one prolonged,
one short, one prolonged, and one short blast in that order |
three short and
rapid blasts |
five short and
rapid blasts |
one prolonged
followed by one short blast |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may use the danger signal? |
A vessel engaged
in fishing, crossing the course of a sailing vessel |
Either of two
power-driven vessels meeting head-on |
The vessel to
starboard when two power-driven vessels are crossing |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you do NOT understand the course or intention
of an approaching vessel you should sound __________. |
not less than
five prolonged blasts |
one short blast |
not less than
five short blasts |
one prolonged
blast |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The use of the signal consisting of five
or more short blasts on the ship's whistle __________. |
makes the other
vessel the give-way vessel |
makes it necessary
to slow or stop |
replaces directional
signals |
indicates doubt
as to the other vessel's action |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The use of the danger signal __________. |
indicates doubt
as to another vessels actions |
makes the other
vessel the stand-on vessel |
replaces directional
signals |
is the same as
a "MAYDAY" signal |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a
channel or fairway where other vessels may be hidden by an obstruction shall
__________. |
sound the danger
signal |
post a look-out |
take all way off |
sound a prolonged
blast |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A light signal of three flashes means __________. |
"My engines
are full speed astern" |
"I desire
to overtake you" |
"I am in
doubt as to your actions" |
"I am operating
astern propulsion" |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A light signal consisting of three flashes
means __________. |
"I am in
doubt as to your actions" |
"My engines
are full speed astern" |
"I desire
to overtake you" |
"I am operating
astern propulsion" |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night you observe a vessel ahead show
three flashes of a white light. This signal indicates that the vessel ahead
is __________. |
operating astern
propulsion |
approaching a
bend in the channel |
in distress |
intending to overtake
another vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway and in sight of another vessel
crossing less than .5 mile away, you put your engines full speed astern.
Which statement concerning whistle signals is TRUE? |
You must sound
whistle signals only if the vessels are meeting. |
You must sound
one blast if backing to starboard. |
You must sound
three short blasts on the whistle. |
You need not sound
any whistle signals. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel making way through
the water sounds a fog signal of __________. |
one prolonged
blast at intervals of not more than two minutes |
one prolonged
blast at intervals of not more than one minute |
two prolonged
blasts at intervals of not more than two minutes |
two prolonged
blasts at intervals of not more than one minute |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must sound her fog signal at
intervals not to exceed one minute? |
A vessel engaged
in fishing, at anchor |
A vessel constrained
by her draft |
A vessel aground |
A power-driven
vessel underway, not making way |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in a fog you hear a signal
of three strokes of a bell, a rapid ringing of the bell, and three more
strokes of the bell. This signal is made by a vessel __________. |
not under command
and at anchor |
aground |
at anchor and
giving warning |
at anchor and
greater than 100 meters in length |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility a towed vessel
must sound a fog signal when it is __________. |
the last vessel
in the tow |
the last vessel
in the tow and it is carrying a crew |
manned, regardless
of its position in the tow |
None of the above
are correct |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Fog signals, required under the Rules for
vessels underway, shall be sounded __________. |
only on the approach
of another vessel |
only when vessels
are in sight of each other |
at intervals of
not more than one minute |
at intervals of
not more than two minutes |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in low visibility and sounding
fog signals. What changes would you make in the fog signal immediately upon
losing propulsion? |
Begin sounding
two prolonged blasts at two-minute intervals. |
Begin sounding
one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts at two-minute intervals. |
Begin sounding
one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts at two-minute intervals. |
No change should
be made in the fog signal. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in fog when you hear a
signal of three strokes of a bell, a rapid ringing of the bell, and three
more strokes of the bell. This signal indicates a vessel __________. |
aground |
at anchor, greater
than 100 meters |
at anchor, giving
warning |
not under command
at anchor |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND All fog signals shall be sounded every two
minutes with the exception of a vessel __________. |
underway or making
way |
under sail or
under tow |
not under command
or restricted in her ability to maneuver |
anchored or aground |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If practical, when shall a manned vessel
being towed sound her fog signal? |
Immediately before
the towing vessel sounds hers |
Immediately after
the towing vessel sounds hers |
As close to the
mid-cycle of the towing vessel's signals as possible |
At any time as
long as the interval is correct |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway and making way your vessel
enters fog. Which fog signal should you sound every two minutes? |
One prolonged
blast |
Two prolonged
blasts |
A prolonged blast
and three short blasts |
Three short blasts |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If underway in low visibility and sounding
fog signals, what changes would you make in the fog signal IMMEDIATELY upon
losing the power plant and propulsion? |
Begin sounding
one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts at two-minute intervals. |
Begin sounding
two prolonged blasts at two-minute intervals. |
No change should
be made in the fog signal. |
Begin sounding
one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts at two-minute intervals. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in fog and you hear three
distinct bell strokes followed by five seconds of rapid bell ringing followed
by three distinct bell strokes. This signal indicates a vessel __________. |
aground |
in distress |
at anchor |
engaged in underwater
construction |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal shall a power-driven vessel
sound when making way in fog? |
One prolonged
and two short blasts every two minutes |
One short blast
every two minutes |
One prolonged
blast every two minutes |
Three short blasts
every two minutes |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would sound a fog signal consisting
of the ringing of a bell for 5 seconds? |
A sailing vessel,
at anchor |
A vessel restricted
in its ability to maneuver, at anchor |
A sailing vessel
becalmed |
A vessel engaged
in fishing, at anchor |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a prolonged
blast from another vessel. This signal indicates a __________. |
sailboat making
way |
power-driven vessel
making way |
vessel being towed |
power-driven vessel
making way, towing |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 95-meter vessel aground sounds which fog
signal? |
A rapid ringing
of a bell for 5 seconds, preceded and followed by three separate and distinct
strokes on the bell |
A whistle signal
of one short, one prolonged, and one short blast |
A prolonged blast
of the whistle at intervals not to exceed one minute |
A rapid ringing
of a bell for 5 seconds every two minutes |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When should the fog signal of a manned vessel
under tow be sounded? |
Approximately
one minute after the towing vessel's fog signal |
Before the towing
vessel's fog signal |
If the towing
vessel is sounding a fog signal, the manned vessel being towed is not required
to sound any fog signal. |
After the towing
vessel's fog signal |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel underway and making way in fog
shall sound every two minutes __________. |
three distinct
blasts |
two prolonged
blasts |
one prolonged
blast |
one prolonged
blast and three short blasts |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog you hear the rapid
ringing of a bell. What does this signal indicate? |
A vessel backing
down |
A vessel at anchor |
A vessel drifting |
A sailboat underway |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A bell is used to sound a fog signal for
a __________. |
sailing vessel
at anchor |
vessel not under
command |
vessel engaged
in fishing |
power-driven vessel
underway |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is aground in fog. In addition
to the regular anchor signals, you will be sounding __________. |
no additional
signals |
a blast on the
whistle |
three strokes
of the bell before and after the rapid ringing of the bell |
three strokes
of the gong before and after the rapid ringing of the gong |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Fog bell signals for vessels at anchor or
aground shall be sounded at intervals of not more than __________. |
1 minute |
5 minutes |
2 minutes |
15 minutes |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog you hear a rapid ringing
of a bell ahead. This bell indicates a __________. |
sailboat underway |
vessel in distress |
vessel at anchor |
vessel backing
out of a berth |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would sound a fog signal consisting
of the ringing of a bell for 5 seconds? |
A vessel restricted
in its ability to maneuver, at anchor |
A sailing vessel,
at anchor |
A vessel engaged
in fishing, at anchor |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are making headway in fog and hear a
fog signal of two prolonged blasts on your starboard quarter. You should
__________. |
change course
to the right |
hold your course
and speed |
change course
to the left |
stop your vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility, a vessel restricted
in her ability to maneuver, at anchor, would sound a fog signal of __________. |
one prolonged
and two short blasts every two minutes |
two prolonged
and one short blast every two minutes |
the rapid ringing
of a bell for five seconds every minute |
two prolonged
and two short blasts every two minutes |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is 25 meters long and anchored
in restricted visibility. You are required to sound the proper fog signal
at intervals of not more than __________. |
30 seconds |
three minutes |
one minute |
two minutes |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in fog when you hear the
rapid ringing of a bell for five seconds followed by the sounding of a gong
for five seconds. This signal indicates a vessel __________. |
fishing in company
with another vessel |
aground |
fishing while
making no way through the water |
more than 100
meters in length, at anchor |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility, a vessel being
towed, if manned, shall sound a signal of __________. |
one prolonged
and three short blasts |
three short blasts |
two short blasts |
one prolonged
and two short blasts |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear the rapid
ringing of a bell for about five seconds followed by the sounding of a gong
for about five seconds. This signal came from a __________. |
vessel engaged
in fishing at anchor |
vessel 150 meters
in length at anchor |
vessel aground |
sailing vessel
at anchor |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are operating in restricted visibility
and hear a signal of a rapidly ringing bell followed by the rapid sounding
of a gong. It could be a __________. |
300-meter power-driven
vessel at anchor |
150-meter power-driven
vessel aground |
vessel in distress |
30-meter sail
vessel at anchor |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in fog when you hear the
rapid ringing of a bell for five seconds followed by the sounding of a gong
for five seconds. This signal indicates a vessel __________. |
fishing while
making no way through the water |
more than 100
meters in length, at anchor |
engaged on pilotage
duty |
engaged in pair
trawling |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In reduced visibility, you hear two prolonged
blasts of a whistle. This signal is sounded by a __________. |
power-driven vessel
dead in the water |
vessel not under
command |
vessel fishing
with nets |
sailing vessel
on the port tack |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel at anchor, not fishing
or otherwise restricted in its ability to maneuver, sounds her fog signal
at intervals of not __________. |
more than two
minutes |
more than one
minute |
less than two
minutes |
more than three
minutes |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When underway in restricted visibility,
you might hear, at intervals of two minutes, any of the following fog signals
EXCEPT __________. |
ringing of a bell
for five seconds |
one prolonged
and two short blasts |
one prolonged
blast |
two prolonged
blasts |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel
ahead sound two prolonged blasts on the whistle. You should __________. |
sound two blasts
and change course to the left |
not sound any
whistle signals until the other vessel is sighted |
sound whistle
signals only if you change course |
sound only fog
signals until the other vessel is sighted |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fog signal of one short, one prolonged,
and one short blast may be sounded by a __________. |
vessel not under
command |
vessel towing |
vessel at anchor |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 200-meter vessel is aground in fog. Which
signal is optional? |
A whistle signal |
A gong signal |
A bell signal |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 200-meter vessel is aground in restricted
visibility. Which signal is optional? |
A bell signal |
A gong signal |
A whistle signal |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 200-meter vessel restricted in her ability
to maneuver, at anchor, will sound a fog signal of __________. |
a 5 second ringing
of a bell forward and a 5 second sounding of a gong aft at intervals of
1minute |
one prolonged
followed by three short blasts every 2 minutes |
one prolonged
followed by two short blasts every 2 minutes |
one prolonged
followed by three short blasts every minute |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel underway in fog making
NO way must sound what signal? |
One prolonged
blast |
Two prolonged
blasts |
One long blast |
One prolonged
and two short blasts |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are at anchor in fog on a 120-meter
power-driven vessel. You hear the fog signal of a vessel approaching off
your port bow. You may sound __________. |
one prolonged,
one short and one prolonged |
two short blasts |
one short, one
prolonged, and one short blast |
one prolonged
blast |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a signal
of one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts. This is the fog signal
for a vessel __________. |
unmanned being
towed |
towing |
at anchor |
manned being towed |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 200-meter vessel is aground in fog. Which
signal is optional? |
A bell signal |
A whistle signal |
A gong signal |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel
ahead sound two short blasts on the whistle. You should __________. |
sound whistle
signals only if you change course |
sound two short
blasts and change course to the left |
sound only fog
signals until the other vessel is sighted |
not sound any
whistle signals until the other vessel is sighted |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway your vessel enters fog. You
stop your engines and the vessel is dead in the water. Which fog signal
should you sound? |
Three short blasts
every two minutes |
One prolonged
blast every two minutes |
One prolonged
and three short blasts every two minutes |
Two prolonged
blasts every two minutes |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If your vessel is underway in fog and you
hear one prolonged and three short blasts, this is a __________. |
sailing vessel |
vessel not under
command |
vessel being towed
(manned) |
vessel being towed
(unmanned) |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in fog when you hear the
following signal: one short blast, one prolonged blast and one short blast
in succession. Which of the following would it be? |
A sailing vessel
underway with the wind abaft the beam |
A vessel at anchor |
A vessel towing |
A power-driven
vessel underway and making way through the water |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in a fog when you hear
a whistle signal of one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. This
signal could indicate all of the following EXCEPT a vessel __________. |
towing astern |
not under command |
being towed |
fishing with trawls |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in fog and hear one short,
one prolonged, and one short blast in succession. What is the meaning of
this signal? |
A vessel is fishing,
hauling nets. |
A vessel is towing. |
A vessel is in
distress and needs assistance. |
A vessel is at
anchor, warning of her position. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog you hear another vessel
sounding two prolonged blasts every two minutes. This signal indicates a
vessel __________. |
anchored |
making way through
the water |
towing |
drifting |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In fog, you hear apparently forward of your
beam a fog signal of 2 prolonged blasts in succession every two minutes.
This signal indicates a __________. |
power-driven vessel
making way through the water |
power-driven vessel
underway but stopped and making no way through the water |
vessel restricted
in her ability to maneuver |
vessel being pushed
ahead |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning fog signals? |
A vessel not under
command sounds the same fog signal as a vessel towed. |
A vessel aground
may sound a whistle signal. |
All fog signals
for sailing vessels are to be given at intervals of not more than one minute. |
A pilot vessel
underway and making way sounds the pilot identity signal and no other signal. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a dense fog, you hear a whistle signal
of one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts. This signal is sounded
by a __________. |
manned vessel
being towed |
fishing vessel
underway trawling |
pilot vessel underway
making a special signal |
vessel not under
command |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the optional whistle signal which
maybe sounded by a vessel at anchor? |
Four short blasts |
One short, one
prolonged, followed by one short blast |
Two prolonged
followed by one short blast |
One short followed
by two prolonged blasts |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If your vessel is underway in fog and you
hear one prolonged and three short blasts, this indicates a __________. |
vessel being towed |
vessel in distress |
vessel not under
command |
sailing vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the fog signal for a vessel 75 meters
in length, restricted in her ability to maneuver, at anchor? |
One prolonged
blast followed by two short blasts at intervals of not more than two minutes |
Five second ringing
of a bell at intervals of not more than one minute |
Five second ringing
of a bell and five second sounding of a gong at intervals of not more than
one minute |
Four short blasts
at intervals of not more than two minutes |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is to sound a fog signal of
one prolonged followed by two short blasts? |
A vessel restricted
in its ability to maneuver, at anchor |
A vessel not under
command |
A sailing vessel
underway |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in a fog, you hear a whistle
signal of one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. This signal
could mean all of the following EXCEPT a vessel __________. |
towing astern |
being towed |
not under command |
fishing with trawls |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is underway but stopped and
making no way through the water when fog sets in. Which fog signal should
you sound? |
One short, one
prolonged, and one short blast on the whistle |
One prolonged
blast on the whistle |
Two prolonged
blasts on the whistle |
One prolonged
blast and two short blasts on the whistle |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a dense fog you hear a whistle signal
ahead of one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts. This signal
indicates a __________. |
vessel not under
command |
pilot vessel underway
making a special signal |
manned vessel
being towed |
fishing vessel
underway trawling |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a short
blast, a prolonged blast, and a short blast of a whistle. This signal indicates
a __________. |
vessel being towed
in fog |
vessel anchored
in fog |
vessel towing
in fog |
sailboat underway
in fog |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are at anchor in fog. The fog signal
of a vessel underway has been steadily growing louder and the danger of
collision appears to exist. In addition to your fog signal, what signal
may be used to indicate the presence of your vessel? |
Three blasts on
the whistle; one short, one prolonged, and one short. |
Three blasts on
the whistle; one prolonged, one short, and one prolonged. |
Three blasts on
the whistle; one prolonged followed by two short. |
No signal other
than your fog signal may be used. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing underway sounds
the same fog signal as which vessel? |
power-driven vessel
stopped and making no way through the water |
vessel restricted
in her ability to maneuver at anchor |
vessel being towed |
sailing vessel
at anchor |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a signal
of one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts. This is the fog signal
for a vessel __________. |
at anchor |
under sail |
towing |
being towed (manned) |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel is underway in fog
but is stopped and making no way through the water. What is the required
fog signal? |
One prolonged
blast at not more than one-minute intervals |
Two prolonged
blasts at not more than two-minute intervals |
One prolonged
blast at not more than two-minute intervals |
Two prolonged
blasts at not more than one-minute intervals |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel does NOT sound a fog signal
of one prolonged followed by two short blasts? |
A vessel dredging |
A vessel being
towed |
A sailing vessel |
A vessel engaged
in fishing |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In fog, a vessel being towed, if manned,
shall sound a fog signal of __________. |
three short blasts |
two short blasts |
one prolonged
and two short blasts |
one prolonged
and three short blasts |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fog signal of one short, one prolonged,
and one short blast may be sounded by a __________. |
vessel towing |
vessel at anchor |
vessel not under
command |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the required fog signal for a manned
vessel being towed at night? |
Two prolonged
blasts |
One prolonged
followed by three short blasts |
One prolonged
followed by two short blasts |
One prolonged
followed by one short blast |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel with the wind abaft the
beam is navigating in fog. She should sound __________. |
one prolonged
and two short blasts |
three short blasts |
one prolonged
blast |
two prolonged
blasts |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in charge of a 120-meter power-driven
vessel at anchor in fog, sounding the required anchor signals. You hear
the fog signal of a vessel underway off your port bow. You may sound __________. |
one short, one
prolonged, and one short blast |
three short blasts |
at least five
short and rapid blasts |
two short blasts |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel being towed, if manned, shall sound
a fog signal of __________. |
one prolonged
and two short blasts |
three short blasts |
one prolonged
and three short blasts |
two short blasts |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel with the wind abaft the
beam is navigating in restricted visibility. She should sound __________. |
one prolonged
blast |
two prolonged
blasts |
three short blasts |
one prolonged
and two short blasts |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is at anchor in fog. The fog
signal of another vessel, apparently underway, has been growing louder and
the danger of collision appears to exist. In addition to your fog signal,
what signal may be used to indicate your presence? |
One prolonged
followed by two short whistle blasts |
No signal other
than your fog signal may be used. |
One short, one
prolonged, and one short whistle blast |
One prolonged,
one short, and one prolonged whistle blast |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The wind is ESE, and a sailing vessel is
steering NW. Which fog signal should she sound? |
One blast at one-minute
intervals |
One prolonged
and two short blasts at two-minute intervals |
Two blasts at
one-minute intervals |
One blast at two-minute
intervals |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway, in fog, when you hear
a whistle signal of one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. This
signal could indicate a vessel __________. |
not under command |
aground |
being towed |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel does NOT sound a fog signal
of one prolonged followed by two short blasts? |
A vessel engaged
in fishing |
A vessel being
towed |
A sailing vessel |
A vessel engaged
in dredging |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing in fog shall sound a fog
signal of __________. |
two prolonged
blasts every two minutes |
one prolonged
blast every two minutes |
one prolonged
blast every one minute |
one prolonged
and two short blasts every two minutes |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel
sound one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts on the whistle. What
does this signal indicate? |
A vessel being
towed |
A vessel towing |
A vessel engaged
in pilotage duty |
A vessel aground |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway and pushing a barge ahead,
your vessel enters a heavy rain storm. You should sound __________. |
a prolonged blast
every two minutes |
one prolonged
and two short blasts every two minutes |
two prolonged
blasts every two minutes |
one prolonged
and three short blasts every two minutes |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog you hear a vessel
sound one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. What does this signal
indicate? |
A vessel aground |
A pilot vessel
engaged on pilotage duty |
A vessel being
towed |
A vessel towing |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in fog and you hear one
prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. This is a vessel __________. |
engaged on pilotage
duty |
stopped and making
no way through the water |
towing |
aground in a fairway |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility, a vessel fishing
with nets shall sound at intervals of two minutes __________. |
one prolonged
followed by three short blasts |
one prolonged
blast |
one prolonged
followed by two short blasts |
two prolonged
blasts in succession |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement concerning whistle signals
is FALSE? |
A pilot vessel
may sound an identity signal on the whistle. |
A vessel engaged
in towing in fog shall sound a fog signal at intervals of one minute. |
A vessel at anchor
may sound one short, one prolonged, and one short blast. |
When a pushing
vessel and a vessel pushed are connected in a composite unit, the unit sounds
the fog signal of a power-driven vessel. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is to sound a fog signal of
one prolonged followed by two short blasts? |
A sailing vessel,
underway |
A vessel restricted
in her ability to maneuver when carrying out her work at anchor |
A vessel not under
command |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing while at anchor
shall sound a fog signal of __________. |
one prolonged
and two short blasts at two minute intervals |
one prolonged
and three short blasts at one minute intervals |
a rapid ringing
of the bell for five seconds at one minute intervals |
a sounding of
the bell and gong at one minute intervals |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is 75 meters in length and restricted
in her ability to maneuver. Visibility is restricted. What signal do you
sound if you are carrying out your work at anchor? |
Five seconds ringing
of a bell and five second sounding of a gong at intervals of not more than
one minute |
One prolonged
blast followed by two short blasts on the whistle at intervals of not more
than two minutes |
Four short blasts
on the whistle at intervals of not more than two minutes |
Five seconds ringing
of a bell at intervals of not more than one minute |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel sounds the same fog signal
when underway or at anchor? |
A sailing vessel |
A vessel restricted
in her ability to maneuver |
A vessel not under
command |
A vessel constrained
by her draft |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel sounds the same fog signal
when underway or at anchor? |
A sailing vessel |
A vessel constrained
by her draft |
A vessel restricted
in her ability to maneuver |
A vessel not under
command |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A tug is towing three unmanned barges astern
in fog. The third vessel of the tow should sound __________. |
one short blast |
one prolonged,
one short, and one prolonged blast |
one prolonged
and three short blasts |
no fog signal |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A tug is towing three manned barges in line
in fog. The third barge of the tow should sound __________. |
no fog signal |
one prolonged,
one short and one prolonged blast |
one prolonged
and three short blasts |
one prolonged
and two short blasts |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A tug is towing three manned barges in line
in fog. The first vessel of the tow should sound __________. |
no fog signal |
one prolonged,
one short, and one prolonged blast |
one prolonged
and three short blasts |
one short blast |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A tug is towing three barges astern in restricted
visibility. The second vessel of the tow should sound __________. |
no fog signal |
one short blast |
one prolonged
and two short blasts |
one prolonged
and three short blasts |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A tug is towing three manned barges in line
in fog. The second vessel of the tow should sound __________. |
no fog signal |
one prolonged
and two short blasts |
one short blast |
one prolonged
and three short blasts |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the identity signal which may be
sounded by a vessel engaged on pilotage duty in fog? |
3 short blasts |
2 short blasts |
5 short blasts |
4 short blasts |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel
sound four short blasts in succession. What does this signal indicate? |
A vessel fishing |
A pilot vessel |
A vessel being
towed |
A sailboat |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fog signal of one prolonged blast followed
by four short blasts would mean the presence of a __________. |
vessel being towed |
fishing vessel
trawling |
vessel at anchor
warning of her location |
power-driven pilot
vessel on station underway |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fog signal consisting of one prolonged
blast followed by four short blasts would indicate the presence of a __________. |
vessel at anchor
warning of her location |
power-driven pilot
vessel on station underway |
vessel being towed |
fishing vessel
engaged in trawling |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fog signal of one prolonged blast followed
by four short blasts would mean the presence of a __________. |
power-driven pilot
vessel on station underway |
vessel being towed |
fishing vessel
trawling |
vessel at anchor
warning of her location |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Concerning the identification signal for
a pilot vessel, in fog, which statement is TRUE? |
The identification
signal must be sounded any time the pilot vessel is underway. |
When at anchor,
the pilot vessel is only required to sound anchor signals. |
The pilot vessel
may only sound the identity signal when making way. |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A pilot vessel may continue to sound an
identity signal in fog if she is __________. |
aground |
at anchor |
not under command |
no longer on pilotage
duty |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A pilot vessel may continue to sound an
identity signal if she is __________. |
at anchor |
being towed |
not under command |
aground |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum fog signal required
aboard a vessel between 12 meters and 20 meters in length at anchor? |
three separate
and distinct strokes of the bell every two minutes |
rapid ringing
of the bell for 10 seconds every minute |
one short, one
long, one short stroke of the bell every minute |
Any efficient
sound signal every two minutes |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning the fog
signal of a sailing vessel 25 meters in length, anchored in a "special
anchorage area" approved by the Secretary? |
The vessel is
not required to sound a fog signal. |
The vessel shall
sound three blasts on the whistle every 2 minutes. |
The vessel shall
ring a bell for 5 seconds every minute. |
The vessel shall
sound one blast of the whistle every 2 minutes. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal, other than a distress signal,
can be used by a vessel to attract attention? |
Burning barrel |
Searchlight beam |
Orange smoke signal |
Continuous sounding
of a fog signal apparatus |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND One of the signals, other than a distress
signal, that can be used by a vessel to attract attention is a(n) __________. |
orange smoke signal |
red star shell |
burning barrel |
searchlight |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you hear the firing of a gun at one minute
intervals from another vessel, this indicates that __________. |
the gun is being
used to sound passing signals |
all is clear and
it is safe to pass |
all vessels are
to clear the area |
the vessel is
in distress |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following is TRUE of a distress
signal? |
may be used separately
or with other distress signals |
consists of 5
or more short blasts of the fog signal apparatus |
is used to indicate
doubt about another vessel's intentions |
consists of the
raising and lowering of a large white flag |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A man aboard a vessel is signaling by raising
and lowering his outstretched arms to each side. What does this indicate? |
a distress signal |
all is clear,
it is safe to pass |
the vessel is
anchored |
danger, stay away |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does an orange flag showing a black
circle and square indicate? |
signal indicating
danger |
signal indicating
a course change |
signal of asking
to communicate with another vessel |
distress signal |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is NOT a distress signal? |
Basket hanging
in the rigging |
Red flares or
red rockets |
Continuous sounding
of fog signaling apparatus |
International
Code Flags "November" over "Charlie" |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND All of the following are distress signals
under the Rules EXCEPT __________. |
the repeated raising
and lowering of outstretched arms |
International
Code Signal "AA" |
red flares |
orange-colored
smoke |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is NOT a distress signal? |
Vertical motion
of a white lantern at night |
Code flags "November"
and "Charlie" |
Flames on a vessel |
Dye marker on
the water |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal is recognized as a distress
signal? |
International
Code Signal "PAN" spoken over the radiotelephone |
A whistle signal
of one prolonged and three short blasts |
Directing the
beam of a searchlight at another vessel |
A smoke signal
giving off orange colored smoke |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is NOT a distress signal? |
A continuous sounding
with any fog signal apparatus |
The firing of
green star rockets or shells |
An International
Code Signal of N.C. |
A signal sent
by radiotelephone consisting of the spoken word "Mayday" |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is a distress signal? |
A flaming barrel
of oil on deck |
Firing of green
star shells |
Answering a one
blast whistle signal with two blasts |
Sounding 5 short
blasts on the whistle |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a vessel displaying the code flag "LIMA"
below which is a red ball. The vessel is indicating it is in which of the
following situations? |
getting ready
to receive aircraft |
trolling |
in distress |
aground |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway and hear a vessel continuously
sounding her fog whistle. What is this vessel indicating? |
desires to communicate
by radio |
desires a pilot |
is aground |
is in distress |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following indicates that your
vessel is in distress? |
displaying three
black balls in a vertical line |
sounding four
or more short rapid blasts on the whistle |
continuously sounding
the fog whistle |
displaying a large
red flag |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND All of the following are distress signals
EXCEPT __________. |
firing a gun at
intervals of about a minute |
the continuous
sounding of any fog signal apparatus |
a barrel with
burning oil in it, on deck |
giving five or
more short and rapid blasts of the whistle |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Continuous sounding of a fog whistle by
a vessel is a signal __________. |
that the vessel
is broken down and drifting |
of distress |
that the vessel
is anchored |
to request the
draw span of a bridge to be opened |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you saw flames aboard a vessel but could
see the vessel was not on fire, you would know that the __________. |
vessel was attempting
to attract the attention of a pilot boat |
crew was trying
to get warm |
vessel required
immediate assistance |
vessel was being
illuminated for identification by aircraft |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When a vessel signals her distress by means
of a gun or other explosive signal, the firing should be at intervals of
approximately __________. |
1 hour |
3 minutes |
10 minutes |
1 minute |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Distress signals may be __________. |
red flares |
smoke signals |
sound signals |
Any of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel signals you three flashes on its
maneuvering light. What is the meaning of this signal? |
"I am operating
astern propulsion" |
"My engines
are full speed astern" |
"I am in
doubt as to your actions" |
"I desire
to overtake you" |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By day, when it is impracticable for a small
vessel engaged in diving operations to display the shapes for a vessel engaged
in underwater operations, which she shall display? |
a rigid replica
of the International Code flag "A" |
two red balls
in a vertical line |
three black balls
in a vertical line |
a black cylinder |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By radar alone, you detect a vessel ahead
on a collision course, about 3 miles distant. Your radar plot shows this
to be a meeting situation. Which action should you take? |
maintain course
and speed and sound no signal |
turn to port |
turn to starboard |
maintain course
and speed and sound the danger signal |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND How long is the duration of a prolonged
blast of the whistle? |
2 to 4 seconds |
4 to 6 seconds |
6 to 8 seconds |
8 to 10 seconds |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When a vessel signals her distress by means
of a gun or other explosive signal, which firing intervals should be used? |
Once every 3 minutes |
Once every 10
minutes |
Once every minute |
Once an hour |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When do the Rules state that risk of collision
shall be deemed to exist? |
if the bearing
of an approaching vessel does not appreciably change |
whenever a vessel
crosses ahead of the intended track of another vessel |
whenever two vessels
approach from opposite directions |
if one vessel
approaches another so as to be overtaking |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When in sight of another vessel and there
is sufficient sea room, any action taken to avoid collision must __________. |
include a speed
change |
not result in
another close-quarters situation |
be accompanied
by sound signals |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When is a power-driven vessel "not
under command" at night required to show her sidelights? |
when moored to
a buoy |
when making headway |
when making no
headway |
when at anchor |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two vessels are in immediate danger
of collision, the stand-on vessel must take which action? |
assist in taking
whatever action is necessary to avoid collision |
abandon ship |
sound a distress
signal |
hold course and
speed until the danger of collision is past and clear |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which equipment, to generate fog signals,
is required on a vessel 20 meters in length? |
Whistle only |
Bell only |
Whistle and bell
only |
Whistle, bell,
and gong |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the the signals, other than a distress
signal, can be used by a vessel to attract attention? |
An orange smoke
signal |
The vessel's searchlight |
A burning barrel |
A red star shell |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in fog when you hear the
rapid ringing of a bell for five seconds followed by the sounding of a gong
for five seconds. What does this signal indicate about the vessel? |
Fishing in company
with another vessel |
Fishing while
making no way through the water |
Aground |
More than 100
meters in length, at anchor |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in reduced visibility.
You hear the fog signal of another vessel about 20° on your starboard bow.
Risk of collision may exist. Which action should you take? |
reduce your speed
to bare steerageway |
alter course to
port to pass the other vessel on its port side |
slow your engines
and let the other vessel pass ahead of you |
alter course to
starboard to pass around the other vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in restricted visibility.
You hear the fog signal of another vessel about 22° on your starboard bow.
If danger of collision exists, which action(s) are you required to take? |
reduce your speed
to bare steerageway |
alter course to
port to pass the other vessel on its port side |
alter course to
starboard to pass around the other vessel's stern |
slow your engines
and let the other vessel pass ahead of you |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You hear the fog signal of another vessel
forward of your beam. Risk of collision may exist. You are required to take
which action? |
stop your engines |
take all way off,
if necessary |
begin a radar
plot |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You hear the fog signal of another vessel
forward of your beam. Risk of collision may exist. You MUST __________. |
stop your engines |
begin a radar
plot |
take all way off,
if necessary |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does five or more short blasts on a
vessel's whistle indicate? |
The vessel is
altering course to starboard |
The stand-on vessel
and will maintain course and speed |
There is doubt
that another vessel is taking sufficient action |
The vessel is
altering course to port |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When is a vessel which is fishing, required
to show sidelights and a stern light? |
when underway
and making way |
if underway |
when dead in the
water |
when at anchor |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE for a self-propelled dredge
NOT engaged in dredging, but proceeding to a dredging location at night? |
be required to
show the lights of a power-driven vessel underway |
be required to
show the lights of a stationary dredge |
not be required
to show any lights |
be required to
show the lights characteristic of a dredge |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE for barges being towed at
night? |
must be lighted
at all times |
need not be lighted |
must be lighted
only if towed astern |
must be lighted
only if manned |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE regarding equipment
for bell and gong signals? |
Any vessel over
12 meters in length must be provided with a gong. |
A vessel of less
than 12 meters in length need not have any sound signaling equipment. |
Manual sounding
of the signals must always be possible. |
Signals must be
able to be sounded manually and automatically. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear the fog
signal of another vessel ahead. If a risk of collision exists, which action
is required by the Rules? |
continue on your
course and speed until the other vessel is sighted |
slow to bare steerageway
and navigate with caution |
sound three short
blasts and back your engines |
stop your engines
and navigate with caution |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel on crossing
courses. She is about one mile distant and is on your starboard bow. You
believe she will cross ahead of you but she sounds a whistle signal of five
short blasts. Which action should you take? |
initiate a passing
signal that will allow for a half mile clearance |
reduce speed slightly |
answer the signal
and hold course and speed |
make a large course
change, and slow down if necessary |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in restricted visibility and hear
a fog signal forward of the beam. Nothing appears on your radar screen.
The Rules require which action to be taken? |
sound two prolonged
blasts of the whistle |
slow to bare steerageway |
stop your engines |
sound the danger
signal |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the watch officer on a power-driven
vessel and notice a large sailing vessel approaching from astern. Which
action should you take? |
hold your course
and speed |
slow down |
sound two short
blasts and change course to port |
sound one short
blast and change course to starboard |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your 15-meter vessel is crossing a narrow
channel and a large cargo vessel to port is within the channel and crossing
your course. What action must you take? |
hold course and
speed |
initiate an exchange
of passing signals |
sound the danger
signal |
not cross the
channel if you might impede the other vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a signal
of one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts. Which vessel shall
sound this fog signal? |
A manned vessel
being towed |
An unmanned vessel
being towed |
A towing vessel |
A vessel at anchor |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel has on her port side
a sailing vessel which is on a collision course. What action is the power-driven
vessel required to take? |
stop her engines |
sound one blast
and turn to starboard |
keep clear |
maintain course
and speed |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel 25 meters in length must have which
sound signaling appliance onboard? |
Whistle only |
None is required |
Whistle, bell,
and gong |
Whistle and bell
only |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing underway sounds
the same fog signal as which vessel? |
A vessel restricted
in her ability to maneuver at anchor |
A sailing vessel
at anchor |
A power-driven
vessels stopped and making no way through the water |
A vessel being
towed |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, power-driven vessels less than
12 meters in length may, instead of the underway lights for vessels under
50 meters, show which lights? |
Stern light only |
Masthead light
only |
Sidelights and
stern light |
One all-round
white light and sidelights |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND How long is the duration of a prolonged
blast of the whistle? |
2 to 4 seconds |
4 to 6 seconds |
6 to 8 seconds |
8 to 10 seconds |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In determining "safe speed", all
of the following must be taken into account EXCEPT the __________. |
maneuverability
of your vessel |
maximum horsepower
of your vessel |
presence of background
lights at night |
draft of your
vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In which situation does a risk of collision
exists? |
A vessel is on
your starboard quarter, range decreasing, bearing is constant. |
A vessel is 22°
on your port bow, range increasing, bearing changing slightly to the right. |
A vessel is broad
on your starboard beam, range decreasing, bearing changing rapidly to the
right. |
A vessel is 22°
abaft your port beam, range increasing, bearing is constant. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision may be deemed to exist
under which of the following situations? |
if you observe
both sidelights of a vessel ahead for an extended period of time |
if the compass
bearing of an approaching vessel does NOT appreciably change |
even when an appreciable
bearing change is evident, particularly when approaching a vessel at close
range |
All of the above |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term "power-driven vessel"
refers to any vessel |
with propelling
machinery in use |
with propelling
machinery onboard whether in use or not |
making way against
the current |
traveling at a
speed greater than that of the current |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Underway at night you see the red sidelight
of a vessel well off your port bow. Which statement is TRUE? |
You are on a collision
course with the other vessel. |
You must stop
engines. |
You may maintain
course and speed. |
You are required
to alter course to the right. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is underway and pushing
ahead when vessel "B" is sighted off the starboard bow as shown
in illustration D005RR below. Which statement is TRUE? |
Vessel "A"
is the stand-on vessel because it is pushing ahead. |
Vessel "A"
is the stand-on vessel because it is to the port side of vessel "B". |
Vessel "B"
is the stand-on vessel because it is to starboard of vessel "A". |
Neither vessel
is the stand-on vessel. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is required of a vessel navigating
near an area of restricted visibility? |
She must sound
appropriate sound signals. |
If she detects
another vessel by radar, she shall determine if risk of collision exists. |
A power-driven
vessel shall have her engines ready for immediate maneuver. |
All of the above |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is a distress signal? |
A flaming barrel
of oil on deck |
Sounding 5 short
blasts on the whistle |
Firing of green
star shells |
Answering a one
blast whistle signal with two blasts |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is the duration of each prolonged
blast on whistle signals used by a power-driven vessel in fog, whether making
way or underway but not making way? |
about one second |
two to four seconds |
four to six seconds |
eight to ten seconds |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following describes a vessel
displaying the shapes shown in illustration D011RR below? |
drifting |
towing |
conducting underwater
operations |
aground |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which procedure(s) shall be used to determine
risk of collision? |
Long-range radar
scanning |
Systematic observation
of objects detected by radar |
Watching the compass
bearing of an approaching vessel |
All of the above |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which shape must be shown by a vessel 25
meters in length aground during daylight hours? |
One black ball |
Two black balls |
Three black balls |
Four black balls |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal is recognized as a distress
signal? |
International
Code Signal "PAN" spoken over the radiotelephone |
A whistle signal
of one prolonged and three short blasts |
Directing the
beam of a searchlight at another vessel |
A smoke signal
giving off orange-colored smoke |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal, other than a distress signal,
can be used by a vessel to attract attention? |
Orange smoke signal |
Continuous sounding
of a fog signal apparatus |
Searchlight beam |
Burning barrel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE regarding equipment
for sound signals? |
Automatic sounding
of the signals is not permitted. |
Any vessel over
12 meters in length must be provided with a gong. |
Manual sounding
of the bell and gong must always be possible. |
A vessel of less
than 12 meters in length need not have any sound signaling equipment. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel should not impede the navigation
of a power-driven vessel? |
A seaplane |
A vessel engaged
in fishing |
A vessel not under
command |
A sailing vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway and in sight of another vessel
crossing less than .5 mile away, you put your engines full speed astern.
Which statement concerning whistle signals is TRUE? |
You must sound
three short blasts on the whistle. |
You need not sound
any whistle signals. |
You must sound
whistle signals only if the vessels are meeting. |
You must sound
one blast if backing to starboard. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel
ahead sound two short blasts on the whistle. You should take which action? |
Not sound any
whistle signals until the other vessel is sighted |
Sound two short
blasts and change course to the left |
Sound only fog
signals until the other vessel is sighted |
Sound whistle
signals only if you change course |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on vessel "A" as shown
in illustration D032RR below, and hear vessel "B" sound a signal
indicating her intention to overtake you. You feel it is not safe for vessel "B"
to overtake you at the present time. What action should you take? |
Not answer the
whistle signal from vessel "B" |
Sound three blasts
of the whistle |
Sound two short
blasts |
Sound five or
more short rapid blasts |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on watch in the fog. Your vessel
is proceeding at a safe speed when you hear a fog signal ahead of you. The
Rules require you to navigate with caution and take which action if danger
of collision exists? |
Slow to less than
2 knots |
Begin a radar
plot |
Slow to minimum
that the vessel can be kept on course |
Stop your engines |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in heavy fog. You hear
the fog signal of a vessel which is somewhere ahead of your vessel. Which
action(s) are your required to take? |
Slow to moderate
speed and navigate with caution |
Maintain speed
and sound five short and rapid blasts |
Slow to minimum
to maintain course and navigate with caution |
Stop engines and
navigate with caution |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are watching another vessel approach
and her compass bearing is not changing. What does this indicate? |
you are the stand-on
vessel |
a special circumstances
situation exists |
the other vessel
is dead in the water |
a risk of collision
exists |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You hear the fog signal of another vessel
forward of your beam. Risk of collision may exist. You are required to take
which action? |
begin a radar
plot |
stop your engines |
take all way off,
if necessary |
All of the above |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is underway in reduced visibility.
You hear the fog signal of another vessel about 30° on your starboard bow.
If danger of collision exists, which action(s are you required to take? |
Reduce your speed
to the minimum at which it can be kept on course |
Alter course to
port and pass the other vessel on its port side |
Slow your engines
and let the other vessel pass ahead of you |
Alter course to
starboard to pass around the other vessel's stern |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing while at anchor
shall sound which fog signal? |
A sounding of
the bell and gong at one minute intervals |
One prolonged
and three short blasts at one minute intervals |
One prolonged
and two short blasts at two minute intervals |
A rapid ringing
of the bell for five seconds at one minute intervals |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility, when must a towed
vessel sound a fog signal? |
When it is manned,
regardless of its position in the tow |
When it is last
vessel in the tow |
When it is the
first vessel in the tow |
When it is the
last vessel in the tow and it is carrying a crew |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Under which conditions is a sailing vessel
NOT allowed to show the all-round red over green lights on the mast? |
when her sidelights
and stern light are combined in one lantern and shown on the mast |
if she is showing
sidelights |
when she is showing
a stern light |
when her sidelights
are combined and displaced from the fore and aft centerline of the vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE of a tug boat displaying the
shape shown in illustration D010RR below? |
Is not under command |
Has a tow that
is carrying hazardous cargo |
Has a tow that
exceeds 200 meters in length |
Is at anchor |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are aboard vessel "A”, a power-driven
vessel, on open waters and vessel "B", a sailing vessel, is sighted
off your port bow as shown in illustration D027RR below. Which vessel is
the stand-on vessel? |
Vessel "B"
because it is to port of vessel "A" |
Vessel "B"
because it is sailing |
Vessel "A"
because it is to starboard of vessel "B" |
Vessel "A"
because it is towing |
|
INLAND ONLY You are proceeding against the current on a river in the Great
Lakes System. You are meeting a downbound vessel. Both vessels are power-driven.
The other vessel sounds one short blast. What action must you take? |
sound one short
blast |
hold course and
speed |
sound three short
blasts |
change course
to port |
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INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting. What would a two
blast whistle signal by either vessel mean? |
"I am altering
course to port" |
"I desire
to pass port to port" |
"I desire
to pass starboard to starboard" |
"I intend
to alter course to port" |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which lights is a 45-meter power-driven vessel pushing
ahead or towing alongside required to display? |
Two masthead lights
in a vertical line |
Two all-round
red lights at the masthead |
A towing light
above the stern light |
Two towing lights
in a vertical line |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in reduced visibility.
You hear the fog signal of another vessel about 20° on your starboard bow.
Risk of collision may exist. Which action should you take? |
reduce your speed
to bare steerageway |
alter course to
port to pass the other vessel on its port side |
slow your engines
and let the other vessel pass ahead of you |
alter course to
starboard to pass around the other vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which equipment, to generate fog signals,
is required on a vessel 20 meters in length? |
Whistle only |
Bell only |
Whistle and bell
only |
Whistle, bell,
and gong |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You hear the fog signal of another vessel
forward of your beam. Risk of collision may exist. You are required to take
which action? |
stop your engines |
take all way off,
if necessary |
begin a radar
plot |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When is a power-driven vessel "not
under command" at night required to show her sidelights? |
when moored to
a buoy |
when making headway |
when making no
headway |
when at anchor |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two vessels are in immediate danger
of collision, the stand-on vessel must take which action? |
assist in taking
whatever action is necessary to avoid collision |
abandon ship |
sound a distress
signal |
hold course and
speed until the danger of collision is past and clear |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in fog when you hear the
rapid ringing of a bell for five seconds followed by the sounding of a gong
for five seconds. What does this signal indicate about the vessel? |
Fishing in company
with another vessel |
Fishing while
making no way through the water |
Aground |
More than 100
meters in length, at anchor |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By day, when it is impracticable for a small
vessel engaged in diving operations to display the shapes for a vessel engaged
in underwater operations, which she shall display? |
a rigid replica
of the International Code flag "A" |
two red balls
in a vertical line |
three black balls
in a vertical line |
a black cylinder |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in restricted visibility.
You hear the fog signal of another vessel about 22° on your starboard bow.
If danger of collision exists, which action(s) are you required to take? |
reduce your speed
to bare steerageway |
alter course to
port to pass the other vessel on its port side |
alter course to
starboard to pass around the other vessel's stern |
slow your engines
and let the other vessel pass ahead of you |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND How long is the duration of a prolonged
blast of the whistle? |
2 to 4 seconds |
4 to 6 seconds |
6 to 8 seconds |
8 to 10 seconds |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When a vessel signals her distress by means
of a gun or other explosive signal, which firing intervals should be used? |
Once every 3 minutes |
Once every 10
minutes |
Once every minute |
Once an hour |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By radar alone, you detect a vessel ahead
on a collision course, about 3 miles distant. Your radar plot shows this
to be a meeting situation. Which action should you take? |
maintain course
and speed and sound no signal |
turn to port |
turn to starboard |
maintain course
and speed and sound the danger signal |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When do the Rules state that risk of collision
shall be deemed to exist? |
if the bearing
of an approaching vessel does not appreciably change |
whenever a vessel
crosses ahead of the intended track of another vessel |
whenever two vessels
approach from opposite directions |
if one vessel
approaches another so as to be overtaking |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the the signals, other than a distress
signal, can be used by a vessel to attract attention? |
An orange smoke
signal |
The vessel's searchlight |
A burning barrel |
A red star shell |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When in sight of another vessel and there
is sufficient sea room, any action taken to avoid collision must __________. |
include a speed
change |
not result in
another close-quarters situation |
be accompanied
by sound signals |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel signals you three flashes on its
maneuvering light. What is the meaning of this signal? |
"I am operating
astern propulsion" |
"My engines
are full speed astern" |
"I am in
doubt as to your actions" |
"I desire
to overtake you" |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does five or more short blasts on a
vessel's whistle indicate? |
The vessel is
altering course to starboard |
The stand-on vessel
and will maintain course and speed |
There is doubt
that another vessel is taking sufficient action |
The vessel is
altering course to port |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When is a vessel which is fishing, required
to show sidelights and a stern light? |
when underway
and making way |
if underway |
when dead in the
water |
when at anchor |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE for a self-propelled dredge
NOT engaged in dredging, but proceeding to a dredging location at night? |
be required to
show the lights of a power-driven vessel underway |
be required to
show the lights of a stationary dredge |
not be required
to show any lights |
be required to
show the lights characteristic of a dredge |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE for barges being towed at
night? |
must be lighted
at all times |
need not be lighted |
must be lighted
only if towed astern |
must be lighted
only if manned |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE regarding equipment
for bell and gong signals? |
Any vessel over
12 meters in length must be provided with a gong. |
A vessel of less
than 12 meters in length need not have any sound signaling equipment. |
Manual sounding
of the signals must always be possible. |
Signals must be
able to be sounded manually and automatically. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel on crossing
courses. She is about one mile distant and is on your starboard bow. You
believe she will cross ahead of you but she sounds a whistle signal of five
short blasts. Which action should you take? |
initiate a passing
signal that will allow for a half mile clearance |
reduce speed slightly |
answer the signal
and hold course and speed |
make a large course
change, and slow down if necessary |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in restricted visibility and hear
a fog signal forward of the beam. Nothing appears on your radar screen.
The Rules require which action to be taken? |
sound two prolonged
blasts of the whistle |
slow to bare steerageway |
stop your engines |
sound the danger
signal |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the watch officer on a power-driven
vessel and notice a large sailing vessel approaching from astern. Which
action should you take? |
hold your course
and speed |
slow down |
sound two short
blasts and change course to port |
sound one short
blast and change course to starboard |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your 15-meter vessel is crossing a narrow
channel and a large cargo vessel to port is within the channel and crossing
your course. What action must you take? |
hold course and
speed |
initiate an exchange
of passing signals |
sound the danger
signal |
not cross the
channel if you might impede the other vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 25-meter vessel trawling is required to
exhibit which shape(s)? |
two cones, apexes
together |
two balls |
a cone, apex downward
and outboard |
a basket |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel with a 150-meter stern
tow is required to display which lights? |
three masthead
lights in a vertical line |
a towing light
above the stern light |
a red light over
a white light at the masthead |
two towing lights
in a vertical line |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing underway sounds
the same fog signal as which vessel? |
A vessel being
towed |
A sailing vessel
at anchor |
A vessel restricted
in her ability to maneuver at anchor |
A power-driven
vessels stopped and making no way through the water |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel nearing a bend where other vessels
may be obscured is required to sound which signal? |
Two short blasts |
One long blast |
One prolonged
blast |
One short blast |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel showing a rigid replica of the
International Code flag "A" is engaged in which operation? |
fishing |
mineclearance
operations |
dredging operations |
diving operations |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel using a traffic separation scheme
shall NOT take which action? |
enter the separation
zone |
cross a traffic
lane |
engage in fishing
the separation zone |
proceed in an
inappropriate traffic lane |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An all-round flashing yellow light may be
exhibited by which vessel? |
a vessel laying
cable |
an air-cushion
vessel |
a vessel towing
a submerged object |
a vessel not under
command |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined in the Rules, the term "vessel"
would include which of the following? |
seaplanes |
barges |
non-displacement
craft |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, you see a vessel displaying the
light shown in illustration D046RR below. Which vessel would exhibit this
light? |
a pilot boat making
way |
sailing |
fishing and making
way |
fishing and anchored |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By day, you sight a vessel displaying three
shapes in a vertical line. The top and bottom shapes are balls, and the
middle shape is a diamond. Which vessel are you observing? |
vessel engaged
in replenishment at sea |
mineclearing vessel |
trawler |
vessel trolling |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you saw flames aboard a vessel but could
see the vessel was not on fire, what would this indicate? |
The vessel was
attempting to attract the attention of a pilot boat |
The vessel required
immediate assistance |
The crew was trying
to get warm |
The vessel was
being illuminated for identification by aircraft |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a dense fog you hear a whistle signal
ahead of one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts. Which vessel
is required to sound this signal? |
Vessels not under
command |
A manned vessel
being towed |
fishing vessels
underway trawling |
A pilot vessel
underway making a special signal |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The lights shown in illustration D068RR
mean that another vessel should NOT pass within what distance? |
1000 meters |
1250 meters |
1500 meters |
2000 meters |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that certain factors are
to be taken into account when determining safe speed. Which factors are
included? |
state of wind,
sea, and current, and the proximity of navigational hazards |
maximum attainable
speed of your vessel |
temperature |
aids to navigation
that are available |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When do the Rules state that a vessel overtaking
another vessel is relieved of her duty to keep clear? |
when she is past
and clear of the other vessel |
when the overtaking
situation becomes a crossing situation |
when the other
vessel is no longer in sight |
when she is forward
of the other vessel's port beam |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When is your vessel travelling at a "safe
speed" as defined in the COLREGS? |
when you are traveling
slower than surrounding vessels |
when you can take
proper and effective action to avoid collision |
when no wake comes
from your vessel |
when you can stop
within your visibility range |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When shall a proper look-out be maintained? |
only at night |
only during restricted
visibility |
at all times |
at night and during
restricted visibility |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two power-driven vessels are meeting
head-on and there is a risk of collision, which action is required to be
taken? |
Back down |
Sound at least
five short and rapid blasts |
Both vessels shall
stop their engines |
Both vessels alter
course to starboard |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When underway in a channel, which action
should you take, if it is safe and practicable? |
keep to the side
of the channel which lies to your starboard |
exchange whistle
signals with any other vessels in the channel |
stay near the
middle of the channel |
keep to the starboard
side of any vessels you meet |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is a key requirement when taking action
to avoid collision? |
not make any large
course changes |
not make any large
speed changes |
make sure the
action is taken in enough time |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is a requirement for a vessel approaching
a narrow channel? |
avoid crossing
the channel if it impedes another vessel navigating in the channel |
keep as close
as possible to the edge of the channel on her port side |
not overtake any
vessels within the channel |
anchor only in
the middle of the channel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is the duration of each prolonged
blast on whistle signals used by a power-driven vessel in fog, whether making
way or underway but not making way? |
about one second |
two to four seconds |
four to six seconds |
eight to ten seconds |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE for a vessel in a traffic
separation scheme that is joining a traffic lane from the side? |
the vessel should
never enter the traffic lane except at termination points |
the vessel should
enter as nearly as practical at right angles to the general direction of
traffic flow |
the vessel should
enter at as small an angle as possible to the traffic flow |
the vessel should
only enter in the case of an emergency or to engage in fishing within the
zone |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which light(s) is a vessel engaged in fishing,
and at anchor required to exhibit? |
sidelights and
stern light |
three lights in
a vertical line, the highest and lowest being red, and the middle being
white |
an anchor light |
None of the above |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights must a vessel being towed show
at night? |
a flashing yellow
light, only |
a white all-round
light, only |
forward and after
masthead lights |
sidelights and
a stern light |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal shall a vessel underway and
making way in fog shall sound every two minutes? |
Three distinct
blasts |
One prolonged
blast |
One prolonged
blast and three short blasts |
Two prolonged
blasts |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning the signal
consisting of at least five short and rapid blast of the whistle to indicate
a vessel fails to understand the intentions or actions of another vessel? |
Only the stand-on
vessel can sound a signal of doubt consisting of at least five short and
rapid blasts. |
The signal to
indicate doubt consists of 4 or more short blasts of the whistle. |
When any vessel
fails to understand the intentions of an approaching vessel she must sound
at least five short and rapid blast. |
Distress signals
may be used in place of a signal of doubt. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may sound at least five short
and rapid blast on the whistle if in doubt whether sufficient action is
being taken by the other vessel to avoid collision? |
The give-way vessel
in a crossing situation |
A vessel at anchor |
Either vessel
in a meeting situation |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel(s) shall a power-driven vessel
underway "keep out of the way of"? |
vessel engaged
in fishing |
sailing vessel |
vessel not under
command |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a short
blast, a prolonged blast, and a short blast of a whistle. This signal indicates
which vessel(s)? |
A vessel anchored
in fog |
Several vessel
being towed in fog |
A sailboat underway
in fog |
A vessel towing
in fog |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel
ahead sound two short blasts on the whistle. You should take which action? |
Not sound any
whistle signals until the other vessel is sighted |
Sound two short
blasts and change course to the left |
Sound whistle
signals only if you change course |
Sound only fog
signals until the other vessel is sighted |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in charge of a stand-on vessel in
a crossing situation. The other vessel is 1.5 miles to port. Which action
should you take if you believe that risk of collision exists? |
Take avoiding
action only after providing the give-way vessel time to take action, and
determining that her action is not appropriate |
Hold course and
speed until the point of extremis, and then sound five short blasts, taking
whatever action will best avert collision |
Immediately sound
five short rapid blats on the whistle |
Take avoiding
action immediately upon determining that risk of collision exists |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the stand-on vessel in a crossing
situation. If you think the give-way vessel is NOT taking sufficient action
to avoid collision, which action(s) are you required to take? |
Sound at least
five short and rapid blasts |
No signal is required,
maneuver at will |
Sound one short
blast and maintain course |
Sound two short
blasts, alter to port, and pass astern |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in a narrow channel and
are being overtaken by a vessel astern. The overtaking vessel sounds a signal
indicating her intention to pass you on your starboard side. If such an
action appears dangerous, which signal are you required to sound? |
One prolonged,
one short, one prolonged, and one short blast in that order |
One prolonged
followed by one short blast |
Five short and
rapid blasts |
Three short and
rapid blasts |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in heavy fog. You hear
the fog signal of a vessel which is somewhere ahead of your vessel. Which
action(s) are your required to take? |
Maintain speed
and sound five short and rapid blasts |
Slow to moderate
speed and navigate with caution |
Slow to minimum
to maintain course and navigate with caution |
Stop engines and
navigate with caution |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see ONLY the light shown in illustration
D080RR below. Which type of vessel are you observing? |
vessel on pilotage
duty |
vessel engaged
in fishing |
law enforcement
vessel |
sailing vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is underway in reduced visibility.
You hear the fog signal of another vessel about 30° on your starboard bow.
If danger of collision exists, which action(s) are you required to take? |
Reduce your speed
to the minimum at which it can be kept on course |
Slow your engines
and let the other vessel pass ahead of you |
Alter course to
starboard to pass around the other vessel's stern |
Alter course to
port and pass the other vessel on its port side |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, which vessel may
sound a signal to indicate failure to understand the intentions or actions
of another vessel consisting of at least five short and rapid blasts of
the whistle? |
Neither vessel |
The give-way vessel |
The stand-on vessel |
Either vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which identification lights are required
to be exhibited on a vessel engaged in trawling? |
a green light
over a white light |
a white light
over a red light |
a red light over
a white light |
two red lights
in a vertical line |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal would a vessel aground show
during daylight? |
One black ball |
Two black balls |
Three black balls |
Four black balls |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on watch in the fog. Your vessel
is proceeding at a safe speed when you hear a fog signal ahead of you. The
Rules require you to navigate with caution and take which action if danger
of collision exists? |
Slow to minimum
that the vessel can be kept on course |
Begin a radar
plot |
Slow to less than
2 knots |
Stop your engines |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND There are vessels which, to the extent necessary
to carry out their work, do not have to comply with the rules regarding
traffic separation schemes. Which is one of these vessels? |
servicing a submarine
cable |
engaged in fishing
in a traffic lane |
engaged on pilotage
duty |
towing another |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Under the Rules, any vessel may slacken
her speed, stop, or reverse her engines. What should this action accomplish? |
attract the attention
of another vessel |
create a crossing
situation |
allow more time
to assess the situation |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, a stand-on vessel
which is forced to take action in order to avoid collision with a vessel
on her own port side shall, if possible, avoid which action? |
turning to starboard |
turning to port |
decreasing speed |
increasing speed |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which whistle signal is required to be sounded
by a vessel operating astern propulsion? |
One long blast |
One prolonged
blast |
Three short blasts |
Four or more short
blasts |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When does the rule regarding look-outs apply? |
in restricted
visibility |
between dusk and
dawn |
in heavy traffic |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the stand-on vessel in a crossing
situation. How long may you hold your course and speed? |
until the other
vessel takes necessary action |
until action by
the give-way vessel alone will not prevent collision |
until the other
vessel gets to within a quarter mile of your vessel |
until the other
vessel gets to within half a mile of your vessel |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When are Barges being towed at night required
to exhibit navigation lights? |
At all times |
Need not be lighted |
Only if manned |
Only if towed
astern |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE concerning a signal consisting
of at least five short and rapid blast of the whistle? |
It makes the other
vessel the stand-on vessel |
It indicates doubt
as to another vessels actions |
It has the same
meaning as a "MAYDAY" signal |
The signal replaces
directional signals |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights shall a vessel trawling display? |
white light over
a green light |
red light over
a white light |
green light over
a white light |
yellow light over
a red light |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night you observe a vessel ahead exhibiting
three flashes of a white light. What does this signal indicate? |
The vessel is
operating astern propulsion |
The vessel is
intending to overtake another vessel |
It is approaching
a bend in the channel |
The vessel is
in distress |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Every vessel which is directed by these
Rules to keep out of the way of another vessel shall, if the circumstances
of the case admit, avoid which action? |
passing starboard
to starboard |
crossing ahead
of the other |
passing port to
port |
crossing astern
of the other |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does the continuous sounding of a fog
whistle by a vessel indicate? |
A request that
the draw span of a bridge to be opened |
A vessel is broken
down and drifting |
That the vessel
is anchored |
A vessel is in
distress |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE if your vessel is the stand-on
vessel in a crossing situation? |
you may change
course and speed as the other vessel must keep clear |
you must keep
your course and speed |
both vessels must
keep their course and speed |
the other vessel
must keep her course and speed |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear the fog
signal of another vessel ahead. If a risk of collision exists, which action
is required by the Rules? |
slow to bare steerageway
and navigate with caution |
continue on your
course and speed until the other vessel is sighted |
stop your engines
and navigate with caution |
sound three short
blasts and back your engines |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a bend in a river where,
due to the bank, you cannot see around the other side. A vessel on the other
side of the bend sounds one prolonged blast. In response, which signal are
you required to sound? |
Not sound any
signal until you sight the other vessel |
Sound passing
signals |
Sound a prolonged
blast |
Sound at least
five short and rapid blasts |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in a fog when you hear
a whistle signal of one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. This
signal could indicate all of the following with the EXCEPTION of which vessel? |
A vessel being
towed |
A vessel fishing
with trawls |
A tug towing astern |
A vessel not under
command |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You hear the firing of a gun at one minute
intervals from another vessel. What does this signal indicate? |
All vessels are
to clear the area |
All is clear and
it is safe to pass |
The vessel is
in distress |
The gun is being
used to sound passing signals |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When is "risk of collision" considered
to exist? |
When a special
circumstance situation is apparent |
When four vessels
are nearby |
If there is any
doubt that a risk of collision exists |
If a vessel has
a steady bearing at a constant range |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which light configuration may a sailing
vessel exhibit while underway? |
a green light
over a red light at the masthead |
a special flashing
light at the bow |
a red light over
a green light at the masthead |
two white lights
in a vertical line at the stern |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which light(s) is/are required for a vessel
being towed? |
a towing light |
a forward masthead
light |
sidelights and
a stern light |
All of the above. |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog you hear a whistle
signal consisting of one prolonged blast followed immediately by two short
blasts. Which vessels are required to sound this signal in fog? |
Vessels underway
and towing |
Vessels in danger |
Pilot vessels |
Vessels at anchor,
not engaged in fishing |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in a narrow channel and
you are being overtaken by a vessel astern. The overtaking vessel sounds
a signal indicating his intention to pass your vessel on your starboard
side. If such an action appears dangerous, which signal should you sound? |
One prolonged
followed by one short blast |
One prolonged,
one short, one prolonged, and one short blast in that order |
Five short and
rapid blasts |
Three short and
rapid blasts |
|
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway, in fog, when you hear
a whistle signal of one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. This
signal could indicate which type of vessel? |
Aground |
Being towed |
Not under command |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a red sidelight bearing NW (315°).
That vessel may be heading in which direction? |
west (270°) |
southwest (225°) |
east (090°) |
northwest (315°) |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which action should be avoided if it becomes
necessary for a stand-on vessel to take action to avoid collision? |
turn to starboard
for a vessel on her own port side |
turn to port for
a vessel on her own port side |
increase speed |
decrease speed |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 20 meter vessel is towing another vessel
astern. The length of the tow from the stern of the towing vessel to the
stern of the tow is 75 meters. How many white towing masthead lights shall
the towing vessel show at night? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A pilot vessel may continue to sound an
identity signal under which situation? |
Not under command |
Aground |
At anchor |
Being towed |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When shall a pilot vessel on pilotage duty
shall show identity lights? |
while at anchor |
at any time while
underway |
while alongside
a vessel |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal should be used to indicate
that your vessel is in distress? |
Sounding four
or more short rapid blasts on the whistle |
Continuously sounding
the fog whistle |
Displaying a large
red flag |
Displaying three
black balls in a vertical line |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility, a vessel restricted
in her ability to maneuver, at anchor, would sound which fog signal? |
The rapid ringing
of a bell for five seconds every minute |
One prolonged
and two short blasts every two minutes |
Two prolonged
and one short blast every two minutes |
Two prolonged
and two short blasts every two minutes |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a barge being towed astern must
display which light(s)? |
red and green
sidelights only |
one all-round
white light |
sidelights and
a stern light |
a white stern
light only |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are making headway in fog and hear a
fog signal of two prolonged blasts on your starboard quarter. Which action
should you take? |
Hold your course
and speed |
Change course
to the right |
Stop your vessel |
Change course
to the left |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, the lights shown in illustration
D076RR would indicate a vessel engaged in which of the operations? |
laying submarine
cable |
trawling |
towing astern |
dredging |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel has on her port side
a sailing vessel which is on a collision course. Which action is the power-driven
vessel required to take? |
maintain course
and speed |
stop her engines |
sound one blast
and turn to starboard |
keep clear, passing
at a safe distance |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which light may be displayed to assist in
the identification of submarines operating on the surface? |
flashing white
light |
intermittent flashing
amber/yellow light |
flashing sidelight |
blue rotating
light |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, the vessel which
has the other on her own starboard side shall take which action? |
reduce her speed |
change course
to port to keep out of the way |
if the circumstances
of the case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other |
All of the above. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are overtaking a vessel at night and
you see a yellow light showing above the stern light of the overtaken vessel.
Which is TRUE of the vessel being overtaken? |
towing astern |
underway and dredging |
pushing ahead
or towing alongside |
a pilot vessel |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When must a sailing vessel with the wind
on its portside be required to keep her course and speed? |
When the vessel
is being overtaken |
When to leeward
of another sailing vessel that has the wind on its starboard side |
When crossing
a vessel engaged in fishing (trawling) |
When to windward
of another sailing vessel that has the wind on the same side |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A head-on situation at night occurs when
you can see which light(s)? |
one sidelight
and a masthead light of a vessel ahead of you |
both sidelights
of a vessel dead ahead of you |
one sidelight
of a vessel ahead of you |
one sidelight,
a masthead light, and a range light of a vessel ahead of you |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a
channel or fairway where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening
obstruction shall sound which signal? |
One long blast |
Two short blasts |
Five short blasts |
One prolonged
blast |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which describes a head-on situation? |
Seeing both sidelights
of a vessel directly ahead |
Seeing two forward
white towing lights in a vertical line on a towing vessel directly ahead |
Seeing one red
light of a vessel directly ahead |
Seeing both sidelights
of a vessel directly off your starboard beam |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision exists when an approaching
vessel is observed under which situation? |
decreasing bearing
only |
generally steady
range and increasing bearing |
generally steady
bearing and decreasing range |
increasing range
and bearing |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which light(s) shall a vessel engaged in
fishing, and at anchor show? |
an anchor light |
sidelights and
a stern light |
three lights in
a vertical line, the highest and lowest being red, and the middle being
white |
None of the above |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B"
as shown in illustration D017RR below. In this situation which of the following
describes vessel "B"? |
vessel B is the
give-way vessel |
vessel B is the
stand-on vessel |
vessel B is the
burdened vessel |
None of the above |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing must display
a light in the direction of any gear that extends outward more than 150
meters. Which color is this light? |
green |
yellow |
white |
red |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel fishing should display which of
the shapes shown in illustration D001RR below? |
A |
B |
C |
D |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The NAVIGATION RULES define a "vessel
not under command" as which of the following? |
A vessel through
some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules |
A vessel from
the nature of her work is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel |
A vessel moored,
aground or anchored in a fairway |
A vessel taking
action contrary to the rules has created a special circumstance situation |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in charge of a 120 meter power-driven
vessel at anchor in fog, sounding the required anchor signals. You hear
the fog signal of a vessel underway off your port bow. Which signal may
you sound to give warning of your position? |
At least five
short and rapid blasts |
Two short blasts |
One short, one
prolonged, and one short blast |
Three short blasts |
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INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel crossing on the Western Rivers has the
right of way over which vessels? |
vessels ascending
the river |
vessels descending
the river |
all vessels ascending
and descending the river |
None of the above |
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INLAND ONLY What MAY be used to indicate the presence of a partly submerged
object being towed? |
A black cone,
apex upward |
Two all-round
yellow lights at each end of the tow |
The beam of a
search light from the towing vessel shown in the direction of the tow |
All of the above. |
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INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in a narrow channel as
shown in illustration D037RR below. Which of the following statements is
TRUE? |
If agreement is
reached by radiotelephone whistle signals must still be exchanged. |
If agreement is
reached by radiotelephone whistle signals are optional. |
Whistle signals
must be exchanged in all situations when passing within one half mile of
each other. |
None of the above |
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INLAND ONLY You are meeting "head-on" a tug towing a barge alongside
about a mile away. In addition to the white masthead lights which other
lights do you see on the tug and tow combined? |
One green and
one red sidelight and a special flashing light |
The green and
red sidelights marking each vessel and a special flashing light |
Only the green
and red sidelights marking each vessel |
One green and
one red sidelight on the outside of the unit |
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INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in a narrow channel on
the Great lakes as shown in illustration D029RR below. Vessel "A"
is down bound with a following current. Vessel "B" should do which
of the following? |
initiate the maneuvering
signals |
take action to
permit safe passage |
have the right
of way |
None of the above |
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INLAND ONLY A power driven vessel proceeding downstream in a narrow channel
on the Western Rivers sights another power driven vessel moving upstream.
Which vessel has the right of way? |
The vessel moving
upstream against the current |
The vessel located
more towards the channel centerline |
The vessel sounding
the first whistle signal |
The vessel moving
downstream with a following current |
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INLAND ONLY You are overtaking a power-driven vessel in a narrow channel
and wish to leave her on your starboard side. You may __________. |
proceed to overtake
her without sounding whistle signals |
attempt to contact
her on the radiotelephone to arrange for the passage |
sound four short
blasts |
All of the above. |
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INLAND ONLY Which light(s) shall be shown at night on a moored barge which
reduces the navigable width of any channel to less than 80 meters? |
Two yellow lights
in a vertical line at the stern |
A red light placed
on the two corners farthest from the bank |
Two unobstructed
all-round white lights |
A red light placed
on all four corners |
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INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are crossing within a half a mile of
each other as shown in illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A" sounds
one short blast on the whistle, what does this signal mean? |
"I intend
to leave you on my port side" |
"I am altering
my course to starboard" |
"I intend
to leave you on my starboard side" |
None of the above |
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INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the fog signal of a vessel
15 meters in length, anchored in a "special anchorage area" approved
by the Secretary? |
The vessel shall
sound three blasts on the whistle every 2 minutes. |
The vessel is
not required to sound a fog signal. |
The vessel shall
ring a bell for 5 seconds every minute. |
The vessel shall
sound one blast of the foghorn every 2 minutes. |
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INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river
as shown in illustration D029RR below and will pass 1/4 mile apart. Which
statement is TRUE? |
The vessels must
exchange two blast whistle signals and pass port to port. |
The vessels must
exchange one blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard |
Both vessels should
continue on course and pass without sounding any whistle signals. |
The vessels may
reach agreement by radiotelephone and sound no whistle signal. |
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INLAND ONLY What must a partially submerged object towed by a vessel show
during the day? |
diamond shape
regardless of length of the tow |
black ball only
when the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters in length |
diamond shape
only when the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters in length |
black ball |
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INLAND ONLY You have made your vessel up to a tow and are moving from a
pier out into the main channel. Your engines are turning ahead. What whistle
signal should you sound? Illustration D085RR |
One prolonged
and two short blasts |
One prolonged
blast |
Five or more short
rapid blasts |
Three long blasts |
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INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river
as shown in illustration D041RR below and will pass 1/4 mile apart. Which
is one of the lights on vessel "B" that you will see if you are
on vessel "A"? |
yellow towing
light |
special flashing
light |
red sidelight |
All of the above. |
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INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel when pushing ahead or towing alongside
on the Western Rivers (above the Huey P. Long Bridge on the Mississippi
River at mile 106.1) shall exhibit which of the following configurations? |
two masthead lights,
sidelights, and stern light |
sidelights and
two towing lights |
two masthead lights,
sidelights, and two towing lights |
one masthead light,
sidelights, and stern light |
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INLAND ONLY Yellow lights are NOT used to identify which of the following? |
purse seiners |
the heads of tows
being pushed ahead by tugboats |
a seaplane on
the water |
a dredge pipeline
on a trestle |
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INLAND ONLY If your tug is pushing a barge ahead at night and it is not
a composite unit, which light(s) should show aft on your vessel? |
Two red lights |
A white stern
light |
Two towing lights |
A towing light
over the stern light |
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INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel intends to overtake another power-driven
vessel on the overtaken vessel's port side. What whistle signal should be
sounded in order to state this intention? |
1 short blast |
2 short blasts |
2 prolonged and
2 short blasts |
1 prolonged and
1 short blast |
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INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel.
The other vessel will have to move to allow you to pass. You wish to overtake
the other vessel and leave her on your starboard side. Your FIRST whistle
signal should be __________. |
two short blasts |
one short blast |
two prolonged
blasts followed by two short blasts |
two prolonged
blasts followed by one short blast |
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INLAND ONLY What is the required whistle signal for a power-driven vessel
leaving a dock or berth? |
Two prolonged
blasts |
One short blast |
One prolonged
blast |
Two short blasts |
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INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel operating in a narrow channel with a following
current on the Great Lakes or Western Rivers is meeting an upbound vessel.
Which statement is TRUE? |
The down bound
vessel must initiate the required maneuvering signals. |
The down bound
vessel must propose the manner and place of passage. |
The down bound
vessel has the right-of-way. |
All of the above. |
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INLAND ONLY A vessel engaged in public safety activities may display an
alternately flashing red and yellow light. Which of the following vessels
may exhibit this special light? |
a vessel engaged
in river bank protection |
a vessel engaged
in search and rescue |
a vessel not under
command |
a vessel restricted
in her ability to maneuver |
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INLAND ONLY While underway in a harbor you hear a vessel sound a prolonged
blast. This signal indicates that this vessel __________. |
is backing her
engines |
desires to overtake
your vessel |
is at anchor |
is moving from
a dock |
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INLAND ONLY Which of the following is indicated by a vessel displaying a
flashing blue light? |
a work boat |
a vessel engaged
in a race |
a vessel transferring
dangerous cargo |
a law enforcement
vessel |
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INLAND ONLY Two vessels in a crossing situation have reached agreement by
radiotelephone as to the intentions of the other. In this situation, whistle
signals are __________. |
not required,
but may be sounded |
required if crossing
within half a mile |
required when
crossing within one mile |
required |
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INLAND ONLY Your vessel must remain in a narrow channel for safe operation.
Another vessel is crossing the channel from your starboard. You do not think
she will pass safely. You MUST take which action? |
sound one short
blast of the whistle, and turn to starboard |
stop your engines,
and you may sound the danger signal |
sound the danger
signal |
stop your vessel,
since the other vessel has the right of way |
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INLAND ONLY What is the whistle signal used to indicate a power-driven vessel
leaving a dock? |
No signal is necessary |
Three short blasts |
One short blast |
One prolonged
blast |
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INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel crossing a river on the Western Rivers
has the right of way over which vessel? |
vessels descending
the river |
all vessels ascending
and descending the river |
vessels ascending
the river |
None of the above |
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INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in the situation as shown
in illustration D037RR below. What does one short blast by vessel "A"
mean? |
"My intention
is to hold course and speed" |
"I am altering
my course to starboard" |
"I intend
to leave you on my port side" |
"I intend
to pass on your starboard side" |
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INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river
as shown in illustration D029RR below and will pass 1/4 mile apart. Which
statement is TRUE? |
If a passing agreement
is reached by radiotelephone whistle signals are optional. |
The vessels should
exchange two blast whistle signals and pass port to port. |
The vessels should
pass port to port and must sound whistle signals only if either vessel changes
course. |
Whistle signals
must be exchanged in all situations when passing within one half mile. |
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INLAND ONLY Whistle signals shall be exchanged by power driven vessels in
sight of one another when __________. |
course changes
are necessary to pass |
doubt exists as
to which side the vessels will pass on |
they are passing
within half a mile of each other |
passing agreements
have been made by radio |
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INLAND ONLY You see the lights shown in illustration D085RR below while
proceeding in a channel. Where should you pass? |
A |
B |
C |
D |
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INLAND ONLY Which light display would mark the opening in a pipeline where
vessels could pass through? |
Three red lights
in a vertical line on each side of the opening |
Two white lights
in a vertical line on each side of the opening |
Three white lights
in a vertical line on each side of the opening |
Two red lights
in a vertical line on each side of the opening |
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INLAND ONLY Power-driven vessels "A" and "B" are meeting
on a river as shown in illustration D041RR below and will pass about 1/4
mile apart. Which action should the vessels take? |
The vessels should
exchange two blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard. |
The vessels should
pass starboard to starboard and must sound whistle signals only if either
vessel changes course. |
The vessels should
exchange one blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard |
The vessels should
continue on course and pass without sounding any whistle signals. |
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INLAND ONLY A law enforcement vessel patrolling a marine regatta may exhibit
a flashing blue light or which of the following alternates? |
a fixed green
light over a red flashing light |
a high intensity
flashing white light (strobe) |
an alternately
flashing red and yellow light |
two amber lights
in a horizontal line |
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INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE of a power-driven vessel proceeding
down bound with the current, when meeting an upbound vessel on the Western
Rivers? |
She shall pass
on the port side of the other. |
She shall propose
the manner of passage. |
She shall not
impede the upbound vessel. |
All of the above. |
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INLAND ONLY Your power-driven vessel is overtaking another power-driven
vessel in a narrow channel. You wish to overtake her on her starboard side.
You should sound a whistle signal of __________. |
one short blast |
one prolonged
and one short blast |
two prolonged
blasts followed by one short blast |
at least five
short blasts |
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INLAND ONLY If you were coming up on another power-driven vessel from dead
astern and desired to overtake on the other vessel's starboard side, which
whistle signal would you sound? |
Two prolonged
blasts followed by two short blasts |
One prolonged
blast |
One short blast |
Two short blasts |
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INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel operating in a narrow channel with a following
current on the Great Lakes or Western Rivers is meeting an upbound vessel.
Which statement is TRUE? |
The down bound
vessel has the right of way. |
The upbound vessel
must propose the manner of passing. |
The upbound vessel
must initiate the required maneuvering signals. |
All of the above. |
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INLAND ONLY At night, a light signal consisting of two flashes by a vessel
indicates __________. |
an intention to
communicate over radiotelephone |
that the vessel
is in distress |
an intention to
leave another vessel to starboard |
an intention to
leave another vessel to port |
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INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river
as shown in illustration D041RR below and will pass 1/4 mile apart. Which
is one of the lights on vessel "B" that you will see if you are
on vessel "A"? |
special flashing
light |
yellow towing
light |
red sidelight |
All of the above. |
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INLAND ONLY When two power-driven vessels are meeting on the Great Lakes,
Western Rivers, or waters specified by the Secretary, where there is a current,
which vessel shall sound the first passing signal? |
Either vessel |
The vessel going
upstream stemming the current |
The vessel down
bound with a following current |
The vessel that
is towing regardless of the current |
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INLAND ONLY At night, what lights are required on barges moored in a group
formation more than two barges wide? |
All-round yellow
lights placed at the corners of each barge in the group |
Two unobstructed
all-round white lights |
Two unobstructed
all-round red lights |
Two yellow lights
in a vertical line at the corner extremities of the group |
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INLAND ONLY Under the Inland Navigation Rules, what is the meaning of the
two short blasts signal used when meeting another vessel? |
"I am turning
to port." |
"I intend
to leave you on my starboard side." |
"I am turning
to starboard." |
"I intend
to leave you on my port side." |
|
INLAND ONLY When power-driven vessels are crossing, a signal of one short
blast by either vessel means __________. |
"I am altering
course to starboard" |
"I intend
to leave you on my port side" |
"I intend
to hold course and speed" |
"I intend
to change course to starboard" |
|
INLAND ONLY A power driven vessel overtaking another in a narrow channel,
and wishing to pass on the other vessel's port side, would sound a whistle
signal of __________. |
one short blast |
two prolonged
blasts followed by two short blasts |
two prolonged
blasts followed by one short blast |
two short blasts |
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INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river
as shown in illustration D029RR below and will pass 1/4 mile apart. Which
statement is TRUE? |
The vessels should
exchange two blast signals and pass port to port. |
The vessels should
pass port to port and must sound whistle signals only if either vessel changes
course. |
Whistle signals
must be exchanged in all cases when passing within one half mile of each
other. |
If a passing agreement
is reached by radiotelephone, whistle signals are optional, and the vessels
should pass starboard to starboard as agreed. |
|
INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting on a clear day and will
pass less than half a mile apart. In this situation whistle signals __________. |
must be exchanged
only if course changes are necessary by either vessel |
must be exchanged |
may be exchanged |
must be exchanged
if passing agreements have not been made by radio |
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INLAND ONLY Two power driven vessels, "A" and "B" ,
are meeting on a river as shown in illustration D041RR below and will pass
about 1/4 mile apart. What action should the vessels take? |
The vessels should
exchange two blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard. |
Both vessels should
continue on course and pass without sounding any whistle signals. |
The vessels should
pass starboard to starboard and must sound whistle signals only if either
vessel changes course. |
The vessels should
exchange one blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard. |
|
INLAND ONLY What do the lights shown in illustration D075RR below represent? |
vessel being towed
astern |
vessel pushing
ahead |
vessel underway
and dredging |
pipeline |
|
INLAND ONLY You are meeting another power-driven vessel head-on and sound
one short blast as a passing signal. The other vessel answers with two short
blasts. What should be your next action? |
Sound the danger
signal. |
Hold your course
and speed. |
Pass astern of
the other vessel. |
Pass on the other
vessel's starboard side. |
|
INLAND ONLY When power-driven vessels are in sight of one another, passing
signals shall be sounded when __________. |
meeting or crossing
within half a mile of each other |
crossing within
one mile of each other |
meeting within
one mile of each other |
meeting or crossing
at any distance |
|
INLAND ONLY The term "Great Lakes", as defined by the Inland Rules
of the Road, includes part of the __________. |
Calumet River |
St. Lawrence River |
Chicago River |
All of the above. |
|
INLAND ONLY Your power-driven vessel is meeting another vessel head-on.
To comply with the steering and sailing rules what action should you take? |
exchange one short
blast |
sound the danger
signal |
sound one prolonged
and two short blasts |
exchange two short
blasts |
|
INLAND ONLY You are overtaking a power-driven vessel in a narrow channel
and wish to leave her on your starboard side. You may __________. |
sound five short
blasts |
attempt to contact
her on the radiotelephone to arrange for the passage |
proceed to overtake
her without sounding whistle signals |
All of the above. |
|
INLAND ONLY A fleet of moored barges extends into a navigable channel. What
is the color of the lights on the barges? |
Yellow |
Amber |
White |
Red |
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INLAND ONLY While underway you sight the lights shown in illustration D081RR
below with the yellow lights flashing, what action should you take? |
stop until the
red lights turn green |
pass between the
two sets of vertical red lights |
proceed leaving
all the lights on your starboard side |
wait until the
vessel ahead crosses your bow |
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INLAND ONLY What lights are required for a barge being pushed ahead, not
being part of a composite unit? |
Sidelights, a
special flashing light, and a stern light |
Sidelights and
a stern light |
Sidelights, a
towing light, and a stern light |
Sidelights and
a special flashing light |
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INLAND ONLY Which is CORRECT regarding a "special flashing light"? |
It must not show
through an arc of more than 225°. |
It must be yellow
in color. |
It must be placed
as far forward as possible. |
All of the above. |
|
INLAND ONLY Which is TRUE of a power-driven vessel, bound downstream, when
meeting an upbound vessel on the Western Rivers? |
She shall propose
the manner of passage. |
She shall initiate
maneuvering signals. |
She has the right
of way. |
All of the above. |
|
INLAND ONLY In a narrow channel, you are underway on power-driven vessel "A"
and desire to overtake power-driven vessel "B". After you sound
two short blasts on your whistle, vessel "B" sounds five short
and rapid blasts on the whistle. What action should you take? |
pass with caution
on the port side of vessel "B" |
answer the five
short blast signal then stop your vessel until the other vessel initiates
a signal |
hold your relative
position, and then sound another signal after the situation has stabilized |
slow or stop and
expect radical maneuvers from "B" |
|
INLAND ONLY You are navigating in a narrow channel and must remain in the
channel for safe operation. Another vessel is crossing the channel ahead
of you from your starboard and you doubt whether your vessel will pass safely.
Which statement is TRUE? |
You must sound
the danger signal. |
You must stop
your vessel, since the other vessel is the stand-on. |
You must stop
your engines and you may sound the danger signal. |
You must sound
one short blast of the whistle and turn to starboard. |
|
INLAND ONLY You are on power-driven vessel "A" and power-driven
vessel "B" desires to overtake you on the starboard side as shown
in illustration D038RR below. After the vessels have exchanged one blast
signals what action should you take? |
hold course and
speed |
alter course to
the left or right to give vessel "B" more sea room |
slow your vessel
until vessel "B" has passed |
alter course to
the left |
|
INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in a narrow channel on
the Great Lakes as shown in illustration D037RR below. Vessel "A"
is down bound with a following current. Vessel "B" shall do which
of the following? |
have the right
of way |
propose the manner
of passage |
initiate the maneuvering
signals |
None of the above |
|
INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "Inland
Waters" includes which of the following? |
any lakes within
state boundaries |
the waters surrounding
any islands of the U.S. |
the Great Lakes
on the United States side of the boundary |
the coastline
of the United States out to one mile offshore |
|
INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the Inland Navigation Rules? |
They list requirements
for Traffic Separation Schemes. |
They define moderate
speed. |
They require communication
by radiotelephone to reach a passing agreement. |
All of the above. |
|
INLAND ONLY You are on a vessel that the Secretary has determined cannot
comply with the spacing requirement for masthead lights. What is required
in this situation? |
The vessel must
carry only the lights that comply with the rules; the others may be omitted. |
The vessel's lights
must comply as closely as possible. |
An all-round light
should be substituted for the after masthead light and the stern light. |
The vessel must
be altered to permit full compliance with the rules. |
|
INLAND ONLY Which term is NOT defined in the Inland Navigation Rules? |
Restricted visibility |
Seaplane |
Vessel constrained
by her draft |
Underway |
|
INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "Inland
Waters" includes which of the following? |
the Mississippi
River System |
the Great Lakes
in their entirety |
U.S. waters out
to three miles offshore |
the St. Lawrence
River to Anticosti Island |
|
INLAND ONLY The term "Great Lakes", as defined by the Inland Rules
of the Road, does NOT include __________. |
the St. Lawrence
River to Trois-Rivières |
Saginaw Bay |
portions of the
Calumet River |
portions of the
Chicago River |
|
INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in a narrow channel on
the Great Lakes as shown in illustration D037RR below. Vessel "A"
is down bound with a following current. Vessel "A" shall do which
of the following? |
initiate the maneuvering
signals |
have the right
of way |
propose the manner
of passage |
All of the above. |
|
INLAND ONLY Your vessel is proceeding down a channel, and can safely navigate
only within the channel. Another vessel is crossing your bow from port to
starboard, and you are in doubt as to her intentions. Which statement is
TRUE? |
You should sound
two short blasts. |
The sounding of
the danger signal is mandatory. |
The sounding of
the danger signal is optional. |
You should sound
one prolonged and two short blasts. |
|
INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning narrow channels? |
A vessel having
a following current will propose the manner of passage in any case where
two vessels are meeting. |
You should keep
to that side of the channel which is on your port side. |
You should avoid
anchoring in a narrow channel. |
All of the above. |
|
INLAND ONLY You are operating a vessel through a narrow channel and your
vessel must stay within the channel to be navigated safely. Another vessel
is crossing your course from starboard to port, and you are in doubt as
to her intentions. Which of the following actions should you take? |
are required to
back down |
must sound the
danger signal |
may sound the
danger signal |
should sound one
short blast to show that you are holding course and speed |
|
INLAND ONLY You are navigating in a narrow channel and must remain in the
channel for safe operation. Another vessel is crossing the channel ahead
of you from your starboard and you doubt whether your vessel will pass safely.
Which statement is TRUE? |
You must sound
the danger signal. |
You must stop
your engines and you may sound the danger signal. |
You must stop
your vessel, since the other vessel is the stand-on. |
You must sound
one short blast of the whistle and turn to starboard. |
|
INLAND ONLY Your vessel is proceeding down a channel, and can safely navigate
only within the channel. Another vessel is crossing your bow from port to
starboard, and you are in doubt as to her intentions. Which statement is
TRUE? |
The sounding of
the danger signal is optional. |
You should sound
one prolonged and two short blasts. |
You should sound
two short blasts. |
The sounding of
the danger signal is mandatory. |
|
INLAND ONLY Which is TRUE of a vessel downbound with a following current
when meeting an upbound vessel on the Western Rivers? |
She has the right
of way only if she is power-driven. |
She does not have
the right of way, since the other vessel is not crossing the river. |
Neither vessel
has the right of way. |
She must wait
for a whistle signal from the upbound vessel. |
|
INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel operating in a narrow channel with a following
current on the Great Lakes or Western Rivers is meeting an upbound vessel.
Which statement is TRUE? |
The upbound vessel
must initiate the required maneuvering signals. |
The upbound vessel
must propose the manner of passing. |
The down bound
vessel has the right of way. |
All of the above. |
|
INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel proceeding downstream in a narrow channel
on the Western Rivers sights another power-driven vessel moving upstream.
Which vessel has the right of way? |
The vessel located
more towards the channel centerline |
The vessel sounding
the first whistle signal |
The vessel moving
downstream with a following current |
The vessel moving
upstream against the current |
|
INLAND ONLY Which is TRUE of a power-driven vessel, bound downstream, when
meeting an upbound vessel on the Western Rivers? |
She has the right-of-way. |
She shall propose
the manner of passage. |
She shall initiate
maneuvering signals. |
All of the above. |
|
INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE of a power-driven vessel proceeding
down bound with the current, when meeting an upbound vessel on the Western
Rivers? |
She shall pass
on the port side of the other. |
She shall not
impede the upbound vessel. |
She shall propose
the manner of passage. |
All of the above. |
|
INLAND ONLY You are on a power-driven vessel proceeding down a channel,
with the current, on a river on the Great Lakes System. If you meet another
power-driven vessel who is upbound, what is your responsibility? |
backing down to
get out of the way of the other vessel |
proposing a safe
way to pass |
waiting for the
other vessel to signal her intentions, and then answering promptly |
All of the above. |
|
INLAND ONLY A 150-meter vessel is proceeding down the course of a narrow
channel in the Great Lakes System. A 60-meter vessel is starting to cross
the channel. Which statement is TRUE? |
The vessel in
the channel must slow to her steerageway. |
The larger vessel
is considered to be a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. |
If the smaller
vessel is engaged in fishing, she shall not impede the passage of the other
vessel. |
The crossing vessel
has the right of way. |
|
INLAND ONLY You are approaching a vessel displaying the lights as shown
in illustration D075RR below. What type of situation is this? |
meeting head-on
situation |
overtaking situation |
crossing situation |
special circumstance
situation |
|
INLAND ONLY You are on vessel "A", and vessel "B" desires
to overtake you on your starboard side as shown in illustration D031RR below.
After the vessels have exchanged one blast signals what action should you
take? |
alter course to
the right to give vessel "B" more sea room |
slow your vessel
until vessel "B" has passed |
alter course to
the left to give vessel "B" more sea room |
hold course and
speed |
|
INLAND ONLY Which is TRUE of a vessel downbound with a following current
when meeting an upbound vessel on the Western Rivers? |
She does not have
the right of way, since the other vessel is not crossing the river. |
Neither vessel
has the right of way. |
She has the right
of way only if she is power-driven. |
She must wait
for a whistle signal from the upbound vessel. |
|
INLAND ONLY When two power-driven vessels are meeting on the Great Lakes,
Western Rivers, or waters specified by the Secretary, where there is a current,
which vessel shall sound the first passing signal? |
The vessel going
upstream stemming the current |
The vessel down
bound with a following current |
The vessel that
is towing regardless of the current |
Either vessel |
|
INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel crossing a river on the Great Lakes or
Western Rivers, must keep out of the way of which of the following power-driven
vessels? |
descending the
river with a tow |
ascending the
river with a tow |
ascending the
river without a tow |
All of the above. |
|
INLAND ONLY You are in charge of a power-driven vessel crossing on the Western
Rivers. You must keep out of the way of which vessel? |
sail vessel ascending
the river |
sail vessel descending
the river |
power-driven vessel
ascending the river |
All of the above. |
|
INLAND ONLY Your vessel is crossing a river on the Great Lakes System. A
power-driven vessel is ascending the river, crossing your course from port
to starboard. Which statement is TRUE? |
You are required
to propose the manner of passage. |
The vessel ascending
the river has the right of way. |
The other vessel
must hold as necessary to allow you to pass. |
Your vessel has
the right of way, but you are directed not to impede the other vessel. |
|
INLAND ONLY A barge more than 50 meters long is required to show how many
white anchor lights when anchored in a Secretary approved "special
anchorage area"? |
1 |
2 |
3 |
None |
|
INLAND ONLY Which of the following is TRUE for a vessel of less than 20
meters in length at anchor at night in a "special anchorage area designated
by the Secretary"? |
need show a light
only on the approach of another vessel |
need not show
any lights |
must show two
white lights |
must show one
white light |
|
INLAND ONLY At night, a barge moored in a slip used primarily for mooring
purposes shall exhibit which of the following? |
a white light
at each corner |
a flashing yellow
light at each corner |
a red light at
the bow and stern |
no required lights |
|
INLAND ONLY At night, which lights are required on barges moored in a group
formation, more than two barges wide, and located where other vessels cannot
navigate on both sides of the group? |
Two unobstructed
all-round white lights |
Two red lights
in a vertical line at the corner extremities of the group |
Two unobstructed
all-round yellow lights |
All-round white
lights placed at the corners of each barge in the group |
|
INLAND ONLY The masthead light may be located at other than the fore and
aft centerline on which power-driven vessel? |
which has separate
sidelights carried on the outboard extremes of the vessel's breadth |
less than 12 meters
in length |
engaged in fishing |
less than 20 meters
in length |
|
INLAND ONLY Which is a characteristic of a "special flashing light"? |
It must be of
the same character and construction as the masthead light. |
It must show through
an arc of not less than 180° nor more than 225°. |
It is required
for all vessels being pushed ahead as part of a composite unit. |
All of the above. |
|
INLAND ONLY What is true of a "special flashing light"? |
It may show through
an arc of not less than 180°. |
It flashes at
the rate of 120 flashes per minute. |
It is optional
below the Baton Rouge Highway Bridge. |
All of the above. |
|
INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning lighting requirements for
Great Lakes vessels? |
An all-round white
light may be carried in lieu of the second masthead light and stern light. |
Great Lakes vessels
are exempted from the requirement to show yellow towing lights. |
Sidelights for
vessels over 50 meters are required to have only a two-mile range of visibility. |
The showing of
a forward masthead light is optional for vessels under 150 meters. |
|
INLAND ONLY At night, you see the lights shown in illustration D075RR below.
These lights are shown by what type of vessel? |
tug pushing a
barge ahead |
tug towing a barge
astern |
barge being pushed
ahead |
barge being towed
astern |
|
INLAND ONLY You are approaching a vessel displaying the lights as shown
in illustration D075RR below. What type of situation is this? |
meeting head-on
situation |
overtaking situation |
crossing situation |
special circumstance
situation |
|
INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river
as shown in illustration D041RR below and will pass 1/4 mile apart. Which
light(s) on the tug & barge will you see if you are on vessel "A"? |
a special flashing
light |
green sidelights |
two white masthead
lights in a vertical line |
All of the above. |
|
INLAND ONLY What lights will a single vessel being towed alongside show? |
only the outboard
sidelight and a stern light |
a special flashing
light, sidelights, and a stern light |
one all-round
white light |
sidelights and
a stern light |
|
INLAND ONLY While underway at night, you see two yellow lights displayed
in a vertical line. What do the lights indicate to you? |
opening in a pipeline |
vessel pushing
ahead |
vessel fishing |
vessel broken
down |
|
INLAND ONLY Which lights are required for a barge, not part of a composite
unit, being pushed ahead? |
Sidelights and
a stern light |
Sidelights, a
special flashing light, and a stern light |
Sidelights, a
towing light, and a stern light |
Sidelights and
a special flashing light |
|
INLAND ONLY When is a vessel required to exhibit a special flashing light? |
when at anchor
in a fairway |
when being pushed
ahead |
when towed astern |
All of the above. |
|
INLAND ONLY Which indicates the presence of a partly submerged object being
towed? |
A diamond shape
on the towed object |
An all-round light
at each end of the towed object |
A searchlight
beamed from the towing vessel in the direction of the tow |
All of the above. |
|
INLAND ONLY Which lights are required for a single barge being towed alongside? |
Sidelights and
a special flashing light |
Sidelights, a
towing light, and a stern light |
Sidelights and
a stern light |
Sidelights, a
special flashing light, and a stern light |
|
INLAND ONLY Which of the following signals may be exhibited by a vessel
trawling in close proximity to other fishing vessels? |
Two fixed yellow
lights in a vertical line |
A red light over
a white light in a vertical line |
Two white lights
in a vertical line |
All of the above. |
|
INLAND ONLY Vessels engaged in fishing may show the additional signals as
described in Rule 26 when they are in which of the following situations? |
in a narrow channel |
in close proximity
to other vessels engaged in fishing |
trolling |
fishing in a traffic
separation zone |
|
INLAND ONLY If a towing vessel and her tow are severely restricted in their
ability to deviate from their course, lights in addition to the towing identification
lights must be shown. These additional lights shall be shown if the tow
is which of the following? |
towed astern |
towed alongside |
pushed ahead |
All of the above. |
|
INLAND ONLY You see the lights shown in illustration D085RR below while
proceeding in a channel. What action should you take? |
Slow down and
pass between the two sets of double red lights. |
Proceed at full
sea speed through the two sets of double red lights. |
Stop the vessel
and await the red lights to change to green. |
None of the above |
|
INLAND ONLY While underway you sight the lights shown in illustration D081RR
below with the yellow lights flashing. The lights displayed indicate which
of the following? |
vessel not under
command |
vessel aground |
mine clearance
vessel |
dredge pipeline |
|
INLAND ONLY While underway you sight the lights shown in illustration D081RR
below with the yellow lights flashing. The lights displayed should have
which of the following characteristics? |
visible at night
and during periods of restricted visibility |
visible for at
least one mile |
flashing at intervals
of 120 flashes per minute |
more than 50 meters
apart |
|
INLAND ONLY Identify the operation indicated by the lights exhibited as
shown in illustration D085RR below __________. |
A vessel aground
assisted by tugs |
Aircraft carrier
engaged in the launching and recovery of aircraft |
A submarine engaged
in underway replenishment |
None of the above |
|
INLAND ONLY You are on a power-driven vessel "I" as shown in illustration
D036RR below. Vessel "II" is a power-driven vessel engaged in
fishing that will pass within 1/2 a mile of your vessel. Which action should
you take? |
Hold course and
speed without giving a signal. |
Sound one short
blast, reduce speed and turn to starboard. |
Sound the danger
signal and reduce speed. |
Sound one short
blast and await response from the fishing vessel. |
|
INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river
as shown in illustration D041RR below and will pass 1/4 mile apart. Which
statement is TRUE? |
Whistle signals
must be exchanged in all situations when passing within one half mile. |
If a passing agreement
is reached by radiotelephone whistle signals are still required. |
If a passing agreement
is reached by radiotelephone, whistle signals are optional. |
None of the above |
|
INLAND ONLY You are on a power-driven vessel "I" as shown in illustration
D036RR below. Vessel "II" is a power-driven vessel engaged in
fishing that will pass within 1/2 a mile of your vessel. You sound one short
blast on the whistle. Vessel "II" does not sound any signal. Which
action should you take? |
Sound two short
blasts and change course to port. |
Sound the danger
signal and reduce speed. |
Sound one short
blast, reduce speed and turn to starboard. |
Hold course and
speed without giving a signal. |
|
INLAND ONLY You are crossing the course of another vessel which is to your
starboard. You have reached an agreement by radiotelephone to pass astern
of the other vessel. You MUST __________. |
sound two short
blasts |
sound one short
blast |
change course
to starboard |
None of the above |
|
INLAND ONLY Signals shall be sounded by a power-driven vessel intending
to overtake __________. |
any vessel when
within half a mile of that vessel |
any vessel when
both are in sight of one another |
another power-driven
vessel when both power-driven vessels are in sight of one another |
another power-driven
vessel only when within half a mile of that power-driven vessel |
|
INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are crossing within a half a mile of
each other as shown in illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A" sounds
one short blast on the whistle. What action should vessel "B"
take? |
sound one short
blast and maintain course and speed |
sound the danger
signal and slow to moderate speed |
alter course to
the right or slowdown |
maintain course
and speed without sounding any signals |
|
INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel
and wish to leave her on your starboard side. You may __________. |
attempt to contact
her on the radiotelephone to arrange for the passage |
sound one short
blast |
overtake her without
sounding whistle signals |
sound four short
blasts |
|
INLAND ONLY While underway and in sight of another vessel a mile ahead you
put your engines on astern propulsion. Which statement concerning whistle
signals is TRUE? |
You must sound
whistle signals only if the vessels are meeting. |
You must sound
one blast if backing to starboard. |
You must sound
three short blasts on the whistle. |
You need not sound
any whistle signals. |
|
INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning a passing agreement made
by radiotelephone? |
Whistle signals
must still be exchanged when passing within half a mile of each other. |
A vessel which
has made such an agreement must also sound whistle signals. |
If agreement is
reached by radiotelephone, whistle signals are optional. |
Such an agreement
is prohibited by the Rules. |
|
INLAND ONLY You are on power-driven vessel "I" and in sight of
power-driven vessel "II" as shown in illustration D036RR below.
Vessel "II" sounds one short blast. What action should you take
if you agree? |
sound one short
blast and hold course and speed |
sound one short
blast and slow down or turn to starboard |
sound the danger
signal and slow to moderate speed |
hold course and
speed and sound no signal |
|
INLAND ONLY Vessel "A" is power-driven and overtaking power-driven
vessel "B"as shown in illustration D017RR below and will pass
without changing course. What signal should vessel "A" sound? |
no signal |
one prolonged
blast |
one short blast |
two short blasts |
|
INLAND ONLY One and two short blast signals must be sounded on inland waters
when __________. |
two power-driven
vessels are in sight of one another and will cross within one mile |
two power-driven
vessels are in sight of one another and are meeting within a half mile |
two power-driven
vessels are crossing within half a mile of each other and NOT in sight of
each other |
two sailing vessels
are in sight of one another and meeting within a quarter mile |
|
INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river
as shown in illustration D029RR below and will pass about 1/4 mile apart.
Which statement is TRUE? |
Both vessels should
continue on course and pass without sounding any whistle signals. |
The vessels should
exchange two blast whistle signals and pass port to port. |
The vessels should
pass port to port and must sound whistle signals only if either vessel changes
course. |
The vessels should
exchange two blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard. |
|
INLAND ONLY Maneuvering signals shall be sounded on inland waters by__________. |
all vessels when
meeting, crossing, or overtaking and in sight of one another |
power-driven vessels
overtaking and in sight of one another |
all vessels meeting
or crossing at a distance within half a mile of each other and not in sight
of one another |
power-driven vessels
crossing at a distance within half a mile of each other and NOT in sight
of one another |
|
INLAND ONLY You are underway in a narrow channel, and are being overtaken
by another power-driven vessel. The overtaking vessel sounds the signal
indicating his intention to pass you on your starboard side. You signal
your agreement by sounding __________. |
two prolonged
followed by two short blasts |
two prolonged
blasts |
one prolonged,
one short, one prolonged, and one short blast in that order |
one short blast |
|
INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in the situation as shown
in illustration D037RR below. What does one short blast from either vessel
mean? |
"I am altering
my course to starboard." |
"I intend
to leave you on my port side." |
"I intend
to pass on your starboard side." |
"I intend
to hold course and speed." |
|
INLAND ONLY You are aboard the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation.
You sound a one blast whistle signal. The give-way vessel answers with a
two blast whistle signal. You should sound the danger signal and take what
action? |
take precautionary
action until a safe passing agreement is made |
maintain course
and speed as you are the stand-on vessel |
maneuver around
the stern of the other vessel |
come around sharply
to port |
|
INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in the situation as shown
in illustration D037RR below and will pass within 1/2 mile of each other.
What does two short blasts from either vessel mean? |
"I intend
to leave you on my starboard side." |
"I intend
to leave you on my port side." |
"I am altering
my course to port." |
"I am altering
my course to starboard." |
|
INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are crossing within a half a mile of
each other as shown in illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A" sounds
one short blast on the whistle. What should Vessel "B" sound? |
two prolonged
blasts followed by two short blasts |
two short blasts |
one short blast |
three short blasts |
|
INLAND ONLY Two vessels are in a starboard to starboard meeting situation
and will pass well clear approximately 1/4 mile apart. Which action should
each vessel take? |
Sound a three
blast whistle signal and turn to port. |
Sound a two blast
whistle signal and maintain course. |
Sound a one blast
whistle signal and turn to starboard. |
Maintain course
and sound no signal. |
|
INLAND ONLY You are on power driven vessel "A" in a narrow channel
as shown in illustration D032RR below. Power driven vessel "B"
sounds two short blasts. What signal should you sound if you are in agreement? |
sound two short
blasts |
not answer the
whistle signals from vessel "B" |
sound two prolonged
followed by two short blasts |
None of the above |
|
INLAND ONLY In a narrow channel, a power-driven vessel desiring to overtake
another power-driven vessel on the other vessel's starboard side will sound
a whistle signal of __________. |
two prolonged
blasts followed by two short blasts |
two short blasts |
one short blast |
two prolonged
blasts followed by one short blast |
|
INLAND ONLY While underway and in sight of another power driven vessel forward
of your beam, more than 0.5 mile away, you put your engines full speed astern.
Which statement concerning whistle signals is TRUE? |
You must sound
three short blasts on the whistle. |
You must sound
whistle signals only if the vessels are meeting. |
You must sound
one blast if backing to starboard. |
You need not sound
any whistle signals. |
|
INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel.
The other vessel will have to move to allow you to pass. You wish to overtake
the other vessel on her starboard side. Your first whistle signal should
be __________. |
two short blasts |
two prolonged
blasts followed by two short blasts |
one short blast |
two prolonged
blasts followed by one short blast |
|
INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel and sound a whistle
signal indicating that you intend to pass the vessel along her starboard
side. If the other vessel answers your signal with five short and rapid
blasts, you should __________. |
sound five short
and rapid blasts and pass along her starboard side |
pass the other
vessel along her starboard side |
not overtake the
other vessel until she sounds another five short and rapid blast signal |
not overtake the
other vessel until both vessels exchange the same passing signal |
|
INLAND ONLY Under the Inland Navigation Rules, what is the meaning of a
one short blast signal used when meeting another vessel? |
"I intend
to leave you on my port side." |
"I intend
to leave you on my starboard side." |
"I am turning
to starboard." |
"I am turning
to port." |
|
INLAND ONLY You are approaching a sharp bend in a river. You have sounded
a prolonged blast and it has been answered by a vessel on the other side
of the bend. Which statement is TRUE? |
Both vessels must
immediately sound passing signals whether or not they are in sight of each
other. |
No further whistle
signals are necessary. |
If power driven,
both vessels must exchange passing signals when in sight and passing within
one-half mile of each other. |
The vessel downriver
must stop her engines and navigate with caution. |
|
INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel, when leaving a dock or berth, must sound
what signal? |
No signal is required. |
Three short blasts |
A prolonged blast |
A long blast |
|
INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel and sound a whistle
signal indicating that you intend to pass the vessel along her starboard
side. If the other vessel answers your signal with five short and rapid
blasts, you should __________. |
sound five short
and rapid blasts and pass along her starboard side |
pass the other
vessel along her starboard side |
not overtake the
other vessel until both vessels exchange the same passing signal |
not overtake the
other vessel until she sounds another five short and rapid blast signal |
|
INLAND ONLY When you are overtaking another power-driven vessel and desire
to pass on her left or port hand, you should sound __________. |
one long blast |
two prolonged
blasts followed by two short blasts |
two short blasts |
one short blast |
|
INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel,
and you wish to overtake on the other vessel's port side. You will sound
a whistle signal of __________. |
two prolonged
blasts followed by one short blast |
two prolonged
blasts followed by two short blasts |
two short blasts |
one short blast |
|
INLAND ONLY The stand-on vessel in a crossing situation sounds one short
blast of the whistle. This means that the vessel __________. |
is changing course
to port |
intends to hold
course and speed |
is changing course
to starboard |
intends to leave
the other on her port side |
|
INLAND ONLY When power-driven vessels are in a crossing situation, one short
blast by either vessel would mean __________. |
"I request
a departure from the rules" |
"I intend
to hold course and speed" |
"I intend
to leave you on my port side" |
"I intend
to change course to starboard" |
|
INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel intends to overtake another power-driven
vessel on the overtaken vessel's port side. Which whistle signal should
be sounded in order to state this intention? |
1 short blast |
2 prolonged and
2 short blasts |
2 prolonged and
1 short blasts |
2 short blasts |
|
INLAND ONLY You are meeting another vessel in inland waters, and she sounds
one short blast on the whistle. This means that she __________. |
intends to leave
you on her port side |
is changing course
to port |
is changing course
to starboard |
desires to depart
from the Rules |
|
INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel, when leaving a dock or berth, is required
to sound __________. |
one prolonged
blast |
four short blasts |
one long blast |
no signal is required. |
|
INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel.
The other vessel will have to move to allow you to pass. You wish to overtake
the other vessel and leave her on your starboard side. Your first whistle
signal should be __________. |
one short blast |
two prolonged
blasts followed by one short blast |
two prolonged
blasts followed by two short blasts |
two short blasts |
|
INLAND ONLY Which signal must a power-driven vessel give, in addition to
one prolonged blast, when backing out of a berth with another vessel in
sight 0.5 nm away? |
1 blast |
2 short blasts |
3 short blasts |
no additional
signal |
|
INLAND ONLY A vessel leaving a dock or berth must sound a prolonged blast
of the whistle only if __________. |
her engines are
going astern |
visibility is
restricted |
she is a power-driven
vessel |
other vessels
can be seen approaching |
|
INLAND ONLY You are proceeding up a channel in Chesapeake Bay and are meeting
an outbound vessel. There is no current. You MUST __________. |
give the outbound
vessel the right-of-way |
propose or answer
one- or two-blast whistle signals given by the other vessel if passing within
1/2 mile |
stop your vessel,
letting the outbound vessel sound the signals for meeting and passing |
keep to that side
of the channel which is on your vessel's port side |
|
INLAND ONLY You are a power-driven vessel proceeding in a channel in inland
waters and are meeting an outbound power-driven vessel. Your responsibilities
include __________. |
stopping your
vessel and letting the outbound vessel initiate signals for passing |
exchanging whistle
signals if passing within half a mile |
giving the outbound
vessel the right of way |
keeping to that
side of the channel which is on your vessel's port side |
|
INLAND ONLY A light used to signal passing intentions must be an __________. |
all-round white
light only |
alternating white
and yellow light |
alternating red
and yellow light |
all-round white
or yellow light |
|
INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the light used for maneuvering
signals? |
It must be an
all-round light. |
It may be white
or yellow. |
It must be synchronized
with the whistle. |
All of the above. |
|
INLAND ONLY Two power driven vessels, "A" and "B" ,
are meeting in a narrow channel as shown in illustration D029RR below. Which
statement is TRUE concerning whistle signals between the vessels? |
Neither vessel
should sound any signal as no course change is necessary. |
Both vessels should
sound one short blast. |
Both vessels should
sound two short blasts. |
Vessel "A"
should sound one short blast and vessel "B" should sound two short
blasts. |
|
INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the fog signal of a canal
boat 25 meters in length, anchored in a "special anchorage area"
approved by the Secretary? |
The vessel shall
ring a bell for 5 seconds every minute. |
The vessel shall
sound one blast of the whistle every 2 minutes. |
The vessel shall
sound three blasts on the whistle every 2 minutes. |
The vessel is
not required to sound a fog signal. |
|
INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the fog signal of a barge
35 meters in length, anchored in a "special anchorage area" approved
by the Secretary? |
The vessel shall
sound one blast of the whistle every 2 minutes. |
The vessel shall
ring a bell for 5 seconds every minute. |
The vessel is
not required to sound a fog signal. |
The vessel shall
sound three blasts on the whistle every 2 minutes. |
|
INLAND ONLY A commercial vessel engaged in public safety activities may
display a(n) identity light(s). Which of the following is appropriate for
these activities? |
flashing yellow
light |
alternately flashing
red and yellow light |
flashing blue
light |
alternately flashing
blue and red light |
|
INLAND ONLY Which of the following may be displayed by a commercial vessel
engaged in public safety activities? |
flashing yellow
light |
alternately flashing
blue and red light |
alternately flashing
red and yellow light |
flashing blue
light |
|
INLAND ONLY You are the stand-on vessel in an overtaking situation. The
other vessel is showing an alternately flashing red-and-yellow light. What
action should you take? |
Alter course to
assist |
Heave to |
Give-way |
Stand-on |
|
INLAND ONLY Which of the following may be displayed by a law enforcement
boat? |
flashing blue
light |
flashing amber
light |
blue flag |
flashing red light |
|
INLAND ONLY A vessel engaged in public safety activities may display an
alternately flashing red and yellow light. This special light may be used
by a vessel engaged in which of the following? |
a pair of trawlers
hauling nets |
river bank protection |
patrolling a regatta |
law enforcement |
|
INLAND ONLY A vessel engaged in public safety activities may display an
alternately flashing red and yellow light. This special light may be used
by a vessel engaged in which of the following? |
law enforcement |
firefighting |
submarine operations |
river bank protection |
|
INLAND ONLY Which light(s) are permitted ONLY for law enforcement vessels? |
a flashing yellow
light |
an alternately
flashing red and yellow light |
a flashing blue
light |
two red lights
in a vertical line |
|
INLAND ONLY The special light for a vessel engaged in public safety activities
must meet which of the following requirements? |
not be visible
more than 22 1/2 degrees abaft the beam |
be as far forward
as possible |
not interfere
with the visibility of the navigation lights |
be on top of the
mast or highest structure of the vessel |
|
INLAND ONLY You sight a vessel displaying an alternating red and yellow
light. What does this light indicate? |
a vessel restricted
in its ability to maneuver |
a law enforcement
vessel |
a vessel engaged
in public safety activities |
a vessel in distress |
|
INLAND ONLY While underway during the day you sight a small motorboat showing
a flashing blue light. What does the blue light indicate? |
Coast Guard Auxiliary
Vessel on regatta patrol |
law enforcement
boat |
rescue boat |
boat involved
in a race |
|
INLAND ONLY A flashing blue light is used to identify which of the following
vessels? |
dredge pipelines
on trestles |
U.S. submarines |
air-cushion vessels
in the nondisplacement mode |
law enforcement
vessels |
|
INLAND ONLY Passing signals shall be sounded on inland waters by __________. |
all vessels upon
sighting another vessel rounding a bend in the channel |
a towing vessel
when meeting another towing vessel on a clear day with a 0.6 mile CPA (Closest
Point of Approach) |
a power-driven
vessel when crossing less than half a mile ahead of another power-driven
vessel |
All of the above. |
|
INLAND ONLY When power-driven vessels are crossing, what does a signal of
one short blast by either vessel mean? |
"I intend
to change course to starboard" |
"I intend
to hold course and speed" |
"I intend
to leave you on my port side" |
"I am altering
course to starboard" |
|
INLAND ONLY When shall signals be sounded by a power-driven vessel intending
to overtake another vessel? |
If both are in
sight of one another |
If the vessel
is within half a mile of that vessel |
If the vessel
is power-driven, and are in sight of one another |
If another power-driven
vessel is within half a mile |
|
INLAND ONLY At night, a barge moored in a slip used primarily for mooring
purposes shall exhibit which of the following? |
A white light
at each corner |
A red light at
the bow and stern |
A flashing yellow
light at each corner |
No required lights |
|
INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "Inland
Waters" includes which of the following? |
The coastline
of the United States out to one mile offshore |
Any lakes within
state boundaries |
The Great Lakes
on the United States side of the boundary |
The waters surrounding
any islands of the U.S. |
|
INLAND ONLY The masthead light may be located at other than the fore and
aft centerline on which power-driven vessel? |
less than 12 meters
in length |
engaged in fishing |
which has separate
sidelights carried on the outboard extremes of the vessel's breadth |
less than 20 meters
in length |
|
INLAND ONLY The special light for a vessel engaged in public safety activities
must meet which of the following requirements? |
be as far forward
as possible |
not be visible
more than 22 1/2 degrees abaft the beam |
be on top of the
mast or highest structure of the vessel |
not interfere
with the visibility of the navigation lights |
|
INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river
as shown in illustration D041RR below and will pass 1/4 mile apart. Which
is one of the lights on vessel "B" that you will see if you are
on vessel "A"? |
yellow towing
light |
red sidelight |
special flashing
light |
All of the above |
|
INLAND ONLY What lights are required for a barge being pushed ahead, not
being part of a composite unit? |
Sidelights and
a stern light |
Sidelights, a
towing light, and a stern light |
Sidelights and
a special flashing light |
Sidelights, a
special flashing light, and a stern light |
|
INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning lighting requirements for
Great Lakes vessels? |
Sidelights for
vessels over 50 meters are required to have only a two-mile range of visibility. |
An all-round white
light may be carried in lieu of the second masthead light and stern light. |
The showing of
a forward masthead light is optional for vessels under 150 meters. |
Great Lakes vessels
are exempted from the requirement to show yellow towing lights. |
|
INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel
and wish to leave her on your starboard side. You may __________. |
overtake her without
sounding whistle signals |
sound one short
blast |
sound four short
blasts |
attempt to contact
her on the radiotelephone to arrange for the passage |
|
INLAND ONLY You sight a vessel displaying an alternating red and yellow
light. What does this light indicate? |
a law enforcement
vessel |
a vessel in distress |
a vessel restricted
in its ability to maneuver |
a vessel engaged
in public safety activities |
|
INLAND ONLY When power-driven vessels are crossing, what does a signal of
one short blast by either vessel mean? |
"I intend
to change course to starboard" |
"I intend
to hold course and speed" |
"I intend
to leave you on my port side" |
"I am altering
course to starboard" |
|
INLAND ONLY When shall signals be sounded by a power-driven vessel intending
to overtake another vessel? |
If both are in
sight of one another |
If the vessel
is within half a mile of that vessel |
If the vessel
is power-driven, and are in sight of one another |
If another power-driven
vessel is within half a mile |
|
INLAND ONLY The term "Great Lakes", as defined by the Inland Rules
of the Road, does NOT include which choice? |
The St. Lawrence
River to Trois-Rivières |
Portions of the
Calumet River |
Saginaw Bay |
Portions of the
Chicago River |
|
INLAND ONLY The term "Great Lakes", as defined by the Inland Rules
of the Road, includes part of which river(s)? |
Chicago River |
St. Lawrence River |
Calumet River |
All of the above. |
|
INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting on a clear day and will
pass less than half a mile apart. Which is TRUE in this situation for whistle
signals? |
must be exchanged
if passing agreements have not been made by radio |
may be exchanged |
must be exchanged
only if course changes are necessary by either vessel |
must be exchanged |
|
INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels, "A" and "B", are
meeting in a narrow channel as shown in illustration D029RR below. Which
statement is TRUE concerning whistle signals between the vessels? |
Vessel "A"
should sound one short blast and vessel "B" should sound two short
blasts. |
Neither vessel
should sound any signal as no course change is necessary. |
Both vessels should
sound one short blast. |
Both vessels should
sound two short blasts. |
|
INLAND ONLY While underway in a harbor you hear a vessel sound a prolonged
blast. What does this signal indicate? |
desires to overtake
your vessel |
is backing her
engines |
is moving from
a dock |
is at anchor |
|
INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel and sound a whistle
signal indicating that you intend to pass the vessel along her starboard
side. If the other vessel answers your signal with five short and rapid
blasts, what action should you take? |
not overtake the
other vessel until she sounds another five short and rapid blast signal |
pass the other
vessel along her starboard side |
not overtake the
other vessel until both vessels exchange the same passing signal |
sound five short
and rapid blasts and pass along her starboard side |
|
INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel,
and you wish to overtake on the other vessel's port side. What whistle signal
would you sound? |
two prolonged
blasts followed by one short blast |
two short blasts |
one short blast |
two prolonged
blasts followed by two short blasts |
|
INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel.
The other vessel will have to move to allow you to pass. You wish to overtake
the other vessel on her starboard side. What should be your first whistle
signal? |
two prolonged
blasts followed by two short blasts |
one short blast |
two prolonged
blasts followed by one short blast |
two short blasts |
|
INLAND ONLY Which of the following is true regarding a "special flashing
light"? |
It must be placed
as far forward as possible. |
It must be yellow
in color. |
It must not show
through an arc of more than 225°. |
All of the above. |
|
INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels, "A" and "B", are
meeting on a river as shown in illustration D041RR below and will pass about
1/4 mile apart. What action should the vessels take? |
Both vessels should
continue on course and pass without sounding any whistle signals. |
The vessels should
exchange two blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard. |
The vessels should
exchange one blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard. |
The vessels should
pass starboard to starboard and must sound whistle signals only if either
vessel changes course. |
|
INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel.
The other vessel will have to move to allow you to pass. You wish to overtake
the other vessel and leave her on your starboard side. What should be your
first whistle signal? |
two short blasts |
two prolonged
blasts followed by one short blast |
one short blast |
two prolonged
blasts followed by two short blasts |
|
INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel.
The other vessel will have to move to allow you to pass. You wish to overtake
the other vessel and leave her on your starboard side. What would be your
FIRST whistle signal? |
one short blast |
two prolonged
blasts followed by one short blast |
two prolonged
blasts followed by two short blasts |
two short blasts |
|
INLAND ONLY Power-driven vessels "A" and "B" are meeting
on a river as shown in illustration D041RR below and will pass about 1/4
mile apart. Which action should the vessels take? |
The vessels should
exchange one blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard |
The vessels should
pass starboard to starboard and must sound whistle signals only if either
vessel changes course. |
The vessels should
continue on course and pass without sounding any whistle signals. |
The vessels should
exchange two blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard. |
|
INLAND ONLY You are underway in a narrow channel, and are being overtaken
by another power- driven vessel. The overtaking vessel sounds the signal
indicating his intention to pass you on your starboard side. What is your
signal of agreement? |
two prolonged
blasts |
one short blast |
two prolonged
followed by two short blasts |
one prolonged,
one short, one prolonged, and one short blast in that order |
|
INLAND ONLY You are on power-driven vessel "I" that is within
half a mile of, and in sight of power-driven vessel "II" as shown
in illustration D036RR below. Vessel "II" sounds one short blast.
What action should you take if you agree? |
Sound at least
five short and rapid blast and slow to moderate speed |
Hold course and
speed and sound no signal |
Sound one short
blast and slow down or turn to starboard |
Sound one short
blast and hold course and speed |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which whistle signal may be sounded by one of two vessels
in sight of each other? |
One short blast |
Four short blasts |
One short, one
prolonged, and one short blast |
One prolonged
blast |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Of the vessels listed, which must keep out of the way
of all the others? |
A vessel on pilotage
duty |
A vessel constrained
by her draft |
A vessel engaged
in fishing |
A vessel restricted
in her ability to maneuver |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel may NOT exhibit two red lights in a vertical
line? |
A trawler fishing
in close proximity to other trawlers |
A vessel aground |
A vessel constrained
by her draft |
A dredge |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a crossing situation on international waters, a short
blast by the give-way vessel indicates that the vessel __________. |
is turning to
starboard |
is holding course
and speed |
will keep out
of the way of the stand-on vessel |
intends to pass
port to port |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are underway in a narrow channel, and you are being
overtaken by a vessel astern. After the overtaking vessel sounds the proper
signal indicating his intention to pass your vessel on your starboard side,
you signal your agreement by sounding __________. |
two prolonged
blasts |
one short blast |
one prolonged,
one short, one prolonged, and one short blast in that order |
two prolonged
followed by two short blasts |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power-driven vessels are crossing within one half
mile of each other as shown in illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A"
sounds one short blast of the whistle. What does this signal mean? |
"I am altering
my course to port" |
"I intend
to intend to overtake you on your port side" |
"I am intend
to leave you on my starboard side" |
None of the above |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY What shape is prescribed for a vessel constrained by
her draft? |
A black cone,
apex upward |
A cylinder |
A black cone,
apex downward |
Two vertical black
balls |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY At night you sight the lights shown in illustration D066RR
below. What do the lights indicate? |
A vessel engaged
in fishing |
Two vessels pair
trawling |
A tug with a tow
alongside |
A ship being assisted
by a tug |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Power driven vessels "A" and "B"
are meeting on a river as shown in illustration D041RR below and will pass
1/4 mile apart. Which action should the vessels take? |
The vessels should
continue on course and pass without sounding any whistle signals. |
The vessels should
exchange two blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard. |
The vessels should
exchange one blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard. |
The vessel with
the tow should initiate the whistle signals. |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY At night, a power-driven vessel less than 7 meters in
length, with a maximum speed which does not exceed 7 knots, MUST show when
underway at least __________. |
sidelights and
a stern light |
one white 360°
light |
a white light
on the near approach of another vessel |
the lights required
of a vessel less than 12 meters in length |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which of the following does NOT exhibit a yellow light? |
purse seiners |
air cushion vessels
in a nondisplacement mode |
towing vessels
pushing ahead |
U.S. submarines |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Of the vessels listed, which must keep out of the way
of all the others? |
A vessel restricted
in her ability to maneuver |
A vessel constrained
by her draft |
A vessel engaged
in fishing |
A vessel pushing
a barge |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement applies to a vessel "constrained
by her draft"? |
The vessel must
be over 100 meters in length. |
She is designated
as a "vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver". |
She is severely
restricted in her ability to change her course because of her draft in relation
to the available depth of water. |
The term applies
only to vessels in marked channels. |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Where do the International Rules of the Road apply? |
only to waters
where foreign vessels travel |
to all waters
which are not inland waters |
upon the high
seas and connecting waters navigable by seagoing vessels |
only to waters
outside the territorial waters of the United States |
|
You are proceeding against the current on a river in the Great Lakes System.
You are meeting a down bound vessel. Both vessels are power-driven. The
other vessel sounds one short blast. You must __________. |
sound one short
blast |
change course
to port |
hold course and
speed |
sound three short
blasts |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are on a vessel that cannot comply with the spacing
requirement for masthead lights. What is required in this situation? |
The vessel must
be altered to permit full compliance with the rules. |
The vessel must
carry only the lights that comply with the rules; the others may be omitted. |
An all-round light
should be substituted for the after masthead light and the stern light. |
The vessel's lights
must comply as closely as possible, as determined by her government. |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel is NOT regarded as being "restricted
in her ability to maneuver"? |
A vessel constrained
by her draft |
A vessel servicing
an aid to navigation |
A towing vessel
with tow unable to deviate from its course |
A vessel engaged
in dredging |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement is true concerning a vessel "constrained
by her draft"? |
She is hampered
because of her work. |
She is not under
command. |
She must be a
power-driven vessel. |
She may be a vessel
being towed. |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are operating a vessel in a narrow channel. Your
vessel must stay within the channel to be navigated safely. Another vessel
is crossing your course from starboard to port, and you are in doubt as
to his intentions. According to Rule 9, you __________. |
must sound one
prolonged and two short blasts |
may sound the
danger signal |
are required to
back down |
should sound one
short blast to indicate that you are holding course and speed |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast on the
whistle is a signal which could be sounded by a __________. |
mine clearing
vessel |
fishing vessel |
vessel anchored |
vessel overtaking
another in a narrow channel |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You intend to overtake a vessel in a narrow channel,
and you intend to pass along the vessel's port side. How should you signal
your intention? |
Two short blasts
only |
Two prolonged
blasts only |
Two short blasts
followed by two prolonged blasts |
Two prolonged
followed by two short blasts |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A sailing vessel is overtaking a power-driven vessel
in a narrow channel, so as to pass on the power-driven vessel's port side.
The overtaken vessel will have to move to facilitate passage. The sailing
vessel is the __________. |
give-way vessel
and would sound two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts |
stand-on vessel
and would sound no whistle signal |
stand-on vessel
and would sound two short blasts |
give-way vessel
and would sound no whistle signal |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow channel, a signal of intent which must be
answered by the other vessel, is sounded during which of the following situations? |
meeting another
head-on |
crossing the course
of another |
overtaking another |
All of the above. |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Your vessel is crossing a narrow channel. A vessel to
port is within the channel and crossing your course. She is showing a black
cylinder. What is your responsibility? |
Do not cross the
channel if you might impede the other vessel. |
Hold your course
and speed. |
Begin an exchange
of passing signals. |
Sound the danger
signal. |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You intend to overtake a vessel in a narrow channel,
and you intend to pass along the vessel's port side. How should you signal
your intention? |
Two prolonged
blasts |
Two prolonged
followed by two short blasts |
No signal is necessary. |
Two short blasts |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are in charge of a 250-meter freight vessel constrained
by her draft proceeding down a narrow channel. There is a vessel engaged
in fishing on your starboard bow half a mile away. According to Rule 9,
which statement is TRUE? |
If you are in
doubt as to the fishing vessel's intentions you may sound at least five
short and rapid blasts on the whistle. |
You are to slow
to bare steerageway until clear of the fishing vessel. |
You must sound
one prolonged blast to alert the fishing vessel. |
You are not to
impede the fishing vessel. |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY In which case would an overtaking vessel sound a whistle
signal of two prolonged followed by one short blast? |
When overtaking
on open waters |
When no other
vessels are in the immediate area |
When overtaking
in a narrow channel |
When overtaking
in restricted visibility |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are underway in a narrow channel, and you are being
overtaken by a vessel astern. After the overtaking vessel sounds the proper
signal indicating his intention to pass your vessel on your starboard side,
you signal your agreement by sounding __________. |
two prolonged
followed by two short blasts |
one prolonged,
one short, one prolonged, and one short blast |
one short blast |
two prolonged
blasts |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow channel, a vessel trying to overtake another
on the other vessel's port side, would sound a whistle signal of __________. |
one short blast |
two prolonged
blasts followed by one short blast |
two short blasts |
two prolonged
blasts followed by two short blasts |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow channel, an overtaking vessel which intends
to pass on the other vessel's port side would sound __________. |
two short blasts |
one short blast |
two prolonged
followed by two short blasts |
one prolonged
followed by two short blasts |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow channel, an overtaking vessel which intends
to PASS on the other vessel's port side would sound __________. |
two prolonged
followed by two short blasts |
two short blasts |
one short blast |
one prolonged
followed by two short blasts |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY In international waters, you are on Vessel "I"
in the situation as shown in illustration D036RR below. Vessel "II"
sounds one short blast. Which action should you take? |
Sound two short
blasts, slow down and turn to port |
Hold course and
speed |
Sound one short
blast and slow down or turn to starboard. |
Sound one short
blast and hold course and speed. |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are in a crossing
situation on the high seas as shown in illustration D014RR below. Vessel "B"
sounds one short blast. What is the proper action for vessel "A"
to take? |
Answer with one
blast and keep clear of vessel "B" |
Answer with one
blast and hold course and speed |
Sound danger signal |
Hold course and
speed |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are approaching another vessel and will pass starboard
to starboard without danger if no course changes are made. What action should
you take? |
change course
to the right and sound one blast |
hold course and
sound a two blast whistle signal |
hold course and
sound no whistle signal |
hold course and
sound two prolonged and two short blasts |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are on a power-driven vessel "I" as shown
in illustration D036RR below. Vessel "II" is a vessel engaged
in fishing. The vessels will pass within 1/2 mile of each other. Which action
should you take? |
Sound one short
blast and hold course and speed. |
Sound the danger
signal and slow to moderate speed. |
Hold course and
speed without giving a signal. |
Sound one short
blast, turn to starboard. |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are on a power-driven vessel "I" as shown
in illustration D036RR below. Vessel "II" is a vessel engaged
in fishing within 1/2 a mile of your vessel. Which action should you take? |
Sound one short
blast, and await a response. |
Sound two short
blasts, and await a response. |
Change course
or speed to avoid vessel "II". |
Hold course and
speed without giving a signal. |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement is TRUE, according to the Rules? |
A vessel not under
command shall avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained by
her draft. |
A vessel not under
command shall keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability
to maneuver. |
A vessel constrained
by her draft shall keep out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishing. |
A vessel engaged
in fishing while underway shall, so far as possible, keep out of the way
of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel shall avoid impeding the safe passage of
a vessel constrained by her draft? |
A vessel restricted
in her ability to maneuver |
A sailing vessel |
A vessel not under
command |
All of the above. |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel shall avoid impeding the safe passage of
a vessel constrained by her draft? |
A fishing vessel |
A vessel not under
command |
A vessel restricted
in her ability to maneuver |
All of the above. |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel is to keep out of the way of the others? |
A vessel constrained
by her draft |
A vessel not under
command |
A vessel engaged
in underwater operations |
A vessel engaged
in trawling |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY What statement is TRUE when operating in fog and other
vessels are detected by radar? |
You should determine
the course and speed of all radar contacts at six minute intervals. |
You should make
a series of small course alterations when maneuvering in order to continually
assess the situation. |
You should make
an ample change to port for a vessel crossing on the starboard bow. |
You should maneuver
in accordance with the steering and sailing rules. |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A wing in ground (WIG) craft cannot comply with the spacing
requirement for masthead lights. What is required in this situation? |
The WIG must carry
only the lights that comply with the rules; the others may be omitted. |
The WIG's lights
must comply as closely as possible, as determined by her government. |
The WIG must be
altered to permit full compliance with the rules. |
An all-round light
should be substituted for the after masthead light and the stern light. |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY While underway at night, a power-driven vessel of less
than 7 meters in length, whose maximum speed which does not exceed 7 knots,
may show which of the following? |
sidelights combined
in a single lantern, only |
a lantern showing
a white light exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision, only |
one all-round
white light, only |
an all-round flashing
yellow light, only |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on
a river as shown in illustration D041RR below, and will pass 1/4 mile apart.
Which light on vessel "B" will you see if you are on vessel "A"? |
flashing blue
light |
two yellow towing
lights |
special flashing
yellow light |
None of the above |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A partially submerged object towed by a vessel, during
the day, must display which of the following shapes? |
a diamond shape
when the length of the tow is 200 meters or less |
a black ball |
a diamond shape
when the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters in length |
a black ball only
when the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters in length |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside
will show sidelights, a stern light, and __________. |
an all-round red
light where it can best be seen |
two masthead lights
in a vertical line |
two yellow masthead
lights in a vertical line |
a single white
light forward |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You see the lights shown in illustration D066RR below.
What do these lights indicate? |
pilot vessel with
a launch alongside |
vessel towing
a barge alongside |
dredge working
at anchor |
vessel pushing
a barge ahead |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY As seen in illustration D016RR below, which additional
shape must you show on the forward end of an inconspicuous partially submerged
vessel or object being towed more than 200 meters in length? |
A |
D |
B |
No day-shape must
be shown. |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on
a river as shown in illustration D041RR below and will pass 1/4 mile apart.
If you are on vessel "A", in addition to the sidelight, which
other light(s) will you see on vessel "B"? |
two yellow towing
lights |
special flashing
yellow light |
two white masthead
lights in a vertical line |
None of the above |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A 20-meter power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing
alongside will display __________. |
a single white
light forward |
two towing lights
in a vertical line |
two all-round
red lights where they can best be seen |
two masthead lights
in a vertical line |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY At night, you sight the lights shown in illustration
D055RR below. What do the lights indicate? |
A tug with a tow
alongside |
A pipeline |
A tug not under
command |
A vessel fishing
at anchor |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY In addition to other required lights, a power-driven
vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside displays __________. |
two lights on
the stern, one yellow and one white |
two yellow towing
lights in a vertical line |
two all-round
red lights in a vertical line |
two white masthead
lights in a vertical line |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A single vessel being towed alongside shall show__________. |
only the outboard
sidelight and a stern light |
a masthead light,
sidelights, and a stern light |
one all-round
white light |
sidelights and
a stern light |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A 20-meter power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing
alongside will display __________. |
a towing light
above the stern light |
two masthead lights
in a vertical line |
two towing lights
in a vertical line |
two all-round
red lights at the masthead |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A towing light is __________. |
white in color |
shown at the bow |
shown in addition
to the stern light |
an all-round light |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Additional light signals are provided in the Annexes
to the Rules for which of the following vessels? |
engaged in towing |
under sail |
engaged in fishing |
not under command |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY If a towing vessel and her tow are severely restricted
in their ability to deviate from their course, the towing vessel shall show
lights in addition to her towing identification lights. These additional
lights shall be shown if the tow is __________. |
towed alongside |
towed astern |
pushed ahead |
All of the above. |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel displaying three red lights in a vertical line
is__________. |
not under command |
dredging |
constrained by
her draft |
aground |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY If a vessel displays three all-round red lights in a
vertical line at night, during the day she may show __________. |
a cylinder |
three balls in
a vertical line |
two cones, apexes
together |
two diamonds in
a vertical line |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY To indicate that a vessel is constrained by her draft,
a vessel may display, in a vertical line, __________. |
two 225° blue
lights |
three 360° blue
lights |
three 360° red
lights |
two 225° red lights |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY If you sighted three red lights in a vertical line on
another vessel at night, it would be a vessel __________. |
aground |
moored over a
wreck |
dredging |
constrained by
her draft |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY In addition to her running lights, an underway vessel
constrained by her draft may carry in a vertical line __________. |
two white lights |
two red lights |
three red lights |
a red light, a
white light, and a red light |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel constrained by her draft may display __________. |
the same lights
as a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver |
three all-round
red lights in addition to the lights required for a power-driven vessel
of her class |
three all-round
red lights instead of the lights required for a power-driven vessel of her
class |
the lights for
a power-driven vessel which is not under command |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY On open water, a power-driven vessel coming up dead astern
of another vessel and altering her course to starboard so as to pass on
the starboard side of the vessel ahead would sound __________. |
two prolonged
blasts followed by one short blast |
one long and one
short blast |
one short blast |
two short blasts |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are on vessel "A" as shown in illustration
D032RR below. Vessel "B" sounds two short blasts. What action
should you take? |
sound two prolonged
blasts followed by two short blasts |
not answer the
whistle signal from vessel "B" |
sound one prolonged,
one short, one prolonged and one short blasts |
sound two short
blasts and maintain course and speed |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A power-driven vessel leaving a quay or wharf must sound
what signal? |
A prolonged blast |
A long blast |
No signal is required. |
Three short blasts |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A signal of intent must be sounded in international waters
during which of the following situations? |
a vessel meeting
another head-on |
a vessel overtaking
another in a narrow channel |
a vessel crossing
the course of another |
the give-way vessel
in a crossing situation |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A signal of one prolonged, one short, one prolonged,
and one short blast, in that order is given by a vessel __________. |
in distress |
engaged on pilotage
duty |
being overtaken
in a narrow channel |
at anchor |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY When moving from a berth alongside a quay (wharf), a
vessel must sound __________. |
a long blast |
three short blasts |
a prolonged blast |
no signal is required. |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel sounds one short blast. This signal indicates
the vessel __________. |
intends to pass
starboard to starboard |
is altering course
to starboard |
intends to alter
course to starboard |
intends to pass
port to port |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast on the
whistle is a signal which would be sounded by a vessel __________. |
overtaking another
in a narrow channel |
anchored |
engaged in mineclearance |
engaged in fishing |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A whistle signal of one prolonged, one short, one prolonged
and one short blast, is sounded by a vessel __________. |
being overtaken
in a narrow channel |
at anchor |
towing a submerged
object |
in distress |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Your vessel is backing out of a slip in a harbor and
you can see that other vessels are approaching. You should sound which of
the following signals? |
one prolonged
blast followed by three short blasts when the last line is taken aboard |
one prolonged
blast only |
three short blasts
when leaving the slip |
the danger signal |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY On open water two vessels are in an overtaking situation.
The overtaking vessel has just sounded one short blast on the whistle. What
is the meaning of this whistle signal? |
"I will maintain
course and speed and pass you on your starboard side." |
"I am changing
course to starboard." |
"On which
side should I pass?" |
"I request
permission to pass you on my port side." |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power-driven vessels are crossing within one half
mile of each other as shown in illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A"
sounds one short blast of the whistle. What action should vessel "B"
take? |
maintain course
and speed |
alter course to
the right or slowdown |
sound one short
blast and maintain course and speed |
sound the danger
signal and slow to moderate speed |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B"
on open waters as shown in illustration D017RR below and will pass without
changing course. What signal should vessel "A" sound? |
no whistle signal |
two prolonged
blasts followed by two short blasts |
two short blasts |
at least five
short and rapid blasts |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in the situation
as shown in illustration D037RR below. What does one short blast from either
vessel mean? |
"I intend
to hold course and speed." |
"I am altering
my course to starboard." |
"I intend
to leave you on my port side." |
"I am altering
my course to port." |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in the situation
as shown in illustration D037RR below. What does two short blasts from either
vessel mean? |
"I am altering
my course to port." |
"I am altering
my course to starboard." |
"I intend
to leave you on my port side." |
"I am operating
astern propulsion." |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power-driven vessels are crossing within one half
mile of each other as shown in illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A"
sounds one short blast of the whistle. What is vessel "B" in this
situation? |
burdened vessel |
give-way vessel |
overtaking vessel |
None of the above |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power-driven vessels are crossing within one half
mile of each other as shown in illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A"
sounds one short blast of the whistle. What signal should vessel "B"
Sound? |
one prolonged,
one short, one prolonged and one short blasts |
one short blast |
two short blasts |
None of the above |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power-driven vessels are crossing within one half
mile of each other as shown in illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A"
sounds one short blast of the whistle. What does this signal mean? |
"I am operating
astern propulsion" |
"I intend
to overtake you on your starboard side" |
"I intend
to leave you on my port side" |
None of the above |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are in sight of another vessel in a crossing situation,
and the other vessel sounds one short blast. You are going to hold course
and speed. You should __________. |
answer with one
short blast |
sound no whistle
signal |
answer with two
short blasts |
sound the danger
signal |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B"
on open waters as shown in illustration D017RR below and will pass without
changing course. What action should Vessel "A" take? |
should sound the
danger signal |
should sound one
long blast |
should sound two
short blasts |
need not sound
any whistle signals |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY When two vessels are in sight of one another, all of
the following signals may be given EXCEPT __________. |
a light signal
of at least five short and rapid flashes |
two short whistle
blasts |
four short whistle
blasts |
one prolonged,
one short, one prolonged and one short whistle blasts |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY When two vessels are in sight of one another and NOT
in or near an area of restricted visibility, any of the following signals
may be given EXCEPT __________. |
one prolonged,
one short, one prolonged, and one short whistle blasts |
a light signal
of at least five short and rapid flashes |
two short whistle
blasts |
four short whistle
blasts |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY What characteristic must a light used to indicate passing
intentions have? |
It can be either
an all-round white or yellow light. |
It must be an
all-round white light. |
It must be an
all-round yellow light. |
It must be an
all-round red light. |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY What whistle signal, if any, would be sounded when two
vessels are meeting, but will pass clear starboard to starboard? |
One short blast |
Two short blasts |
Five or more short
blasts |
No signal is required. |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B"
on open waters and will pass without changing course. Vessel "A"
__________. |
should sound the
danger signal |
should sound two
short blasts |
should sound one
long blast |
will not sound
any whistle signals |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which signal is required to be sounded by a power-driven
vessel ONLY? |
A signal meaning, "I
intend to overtake you on your starboard side." |
A signal meaning
that the vessel sounding it is in doubt as to the other vessel's actions. |
A signal meaning, "I
am altering my course to starboard." |
A signal sounded
when approaching a bend. |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are on a power-driven vessel, maneuvering as authorized,
and are in sight of another vessel. You put your engines full speed astern,
which statement concerning whistle signals is TRUE? |
You need not sound
any whistle signals. |
You must sound
whistle signals only if the vessels are meeting. |
You must sound
one blast if backing to starboard. |
You must sound
three short blasts on the whistle. |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which signal is sounded ONLY by a vessel in sight of
another and NOT in or near an area of restricted visibility? |
Four short blasts
on the whistle |
One short, one
prolonged, and one short blast on the whistle |
One short blast
on the whistle |
One prolonged
blast on the whistle |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which signal is sounded ONLY by a vessel in sight of
another? |
One prolonged
blast on the whistle |
One short, one
prolonged, and one short blast on the whistle |
One short blast
on the whistle |
Four short blasts
on the whistle |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A light used to signal passing intentions must be an__________. |
all-round white
light only |
alternating red
and yellow light |
alternating white
and yellow light |
all-round white
or yellow light |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY The light which may be used with a vessel's whistle is
to be __________. |
used prior to
sounding the whistle |
used only at night |
used when the
whistle is broken |
a white light |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY The light which may be used with a vessel's whistle must
be __________. |
used only at night |
used when the
whistle is broken |
a white light |
used prior to
sounding the whistle |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY When vessels are in sight of one another, two short blasts
from one of the vessels means __________. |
"I am altering
my course to port" |
"I intend
to change course to port" |
"I am altering
my course to starboard" |
"I intend
to change course to starboard" |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel sounds two short blasts. This signal indicates
the vessel __________. |
intends to alter
course to port |
intends to pass
starboard to starboard |
is altering course
to port |
will alter course
to port |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting. A two blast whistle
signal by either vessel means __________. |
"I am altering
course to port" |
"I desire
to pass port to port" |
"I desire
to pass starboard to starboard" |
"I intend
to alter course to port" |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are in sight of a power-driven vessel that sounds
two short blasts of the whistle. This signal means that the vessel __________. |
intends to leave
you on her port side |
intends to leave
you on her starboard side |
is altering course
to starboard |
is altering course
to port |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Your vessel is backing out of a slip in a harbor. Visibility
is restricted. You should sound __________. |
one prolonged
blast only |
one prolonged
blast followed by three short blasts when leaving the slip |
the danger signal |
one prolonged
blast followed by three short blasts when the last line is taken aboard |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which signal may be sounded ONLY by vessels in restricted
visibility? |
Two short blasts |
Four short blasts |
One prolonged,
one short, one prolonged, and one short blast, in that order |
At least five
short and rapid blasts |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY While underway and in sight of another vessel you put
your engines on astern propulsion. Which statement concerning whistle signals
is TRUE? |
You must sound
one blast if backing to starboard. |
You need not sound
any whistle signals. |
You must sound
three short blasts on the whistle. |
You must sound
whistle signals only if the vessels are meeting. |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are underway on the high seas in restricted visibility.
You hear a fog signal of one prolonged and two short blasts. It could be
any of the following EXCEPT a vessel __________. |
minesweeping |
being towed |
engaged in fishing |
constrained by
her draft |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel not under command sounds the same fog signal
as a vessel __________. |
towing |
constrained by
her draft |
under sail |
All of the above. |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel would NOT sound a fog signal of one prolonged
and two short blasts? |
A vessel being
towed |
A vessel constrained
by her draft |
A vessel not under
command |
A vessel sailing |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are underway in fog and hear a fog signal consisting
of one prolonged and two short blasts. It could be any of the following
EXCEPT a vessel __________. |
constrained by
her draft |
engaged in mineclearance |
being towed |
engaged in fishing |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You have sighted three red lights in a vertical line
on another vessel dead ahead at night. Which vessel would display these
lights? |
A vessel dredging |
A vessel moored
over a wreck |
A vessel aground |
A vessel constrained
by her draft |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are in sight of another vessel in a crossing situation,
and the other vessel sounds one short blast. You are going to hold course
and speed. Which statement is CORRECT? |
Sound no whistle
signal |
Sound the danger
signal |
Answer with one
short blast |
Answer with two
short blasts |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A wing in ground (WIG) craft cannot comply with the spacing
requirement for masthead lights. What is required in this situation? |
An all-round light
should be substituted for the after masthead light and the stern light. |
The WIG must be
altered to permit full compliance with the rules. |
The WIG's lights
must comply as closely as possible, as determined by her government. |
The WIG must carry
only the lights that comply with the rules; the others may be omitted. |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY At night, you sight the lights shown in illustration
D055RR below. What do the lights indicate? |
A tug not under
command |
A vessel fishing
at anchor |
A pipeline |
A tug with a tow
alongside |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Of the vessels listed, which must keep out of the way
of all the others? |
A vessel restricted
in her ability to maneuver |
A vessel engaged
in fishing |
A vessel constrained
by her draft |
A vessel on pilotage
duty |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel is to keep out of the way of the others? |
A vessel not under
command |
A vessel engaged
in trawling |
A vessel engaged
in underwater operations |
A vessel constrained
by her draft |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You have sighted three red lights in a vertical line
on another vessel dead ahead at night. Which vessel would display these
lights? |
A vessel constrained
by her draft |
A vessel moored
over a wreck |
A vessel dredging |
A vessel aground |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Your vessel is backing out of a slip in a harbor. Visibility
is restricted. Which signal are you required to sound? |
One prolonged
blast followed by three short blasts when the last line is taken aboard |
One prolonged
blast only |
Five short and
rapid blasts |
One prolonged
blast followed by three short blasts when leaving the slip |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You have sighted three red lights in a vertical line
on another vessel dead ahead at night. Which vessel would display these
lights? |
A vessel dredging |
A vessel moored
over a wreck |
A vessel aground |
A vessel constrained
by her draft |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are in sight of another vessel in a crossing situation,
and the other vessel sounds one short blast. You are going to hold course
and speed. Which statement is CORRECT? |
Sound no whistle
signal |
Sound the danger
signal |
Answer with one
short blast |
Answer with two
short blasts |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow channel, a vessel trying to overtake another
on the other vessel's port side, would sound which whistle signal? |
Two prolonged
blasts followed by two short blasts |
Two short blasts |
Two prolonged
blasts followed by one short blast |
One short blast |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are underway in a narrow channel, and you are being
overtaken by a vessel astern. After the overtaking vessel sounds the proper
signal indicating his intention to pass your vessel on your starboard side,
which signal would you sound to indicate your agreement? |
One short, one
prolonged, one short, and one prolonged blast |
Two prolonged
blasts |
Two prolonged
followed by two short blasts |
One prolonged,
one short, one prolonged, and one short blast |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A signal of one prolonged, one short, one prolonged,
and one short blast, in that order is given by which vessel? |
A vessel being
overtaken in a narrow channel |
A vessel in distress |
A vessel engaged
on pilotage duty underway |
A vessel at anchor |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow channel, an overtaking vessel which intends
to pass on the other vessel's port side would sound which signal? |
Two prolonged
followed by two short blasts |
Two short blasts |
One prolonged
followed by two short blasts |
One short blast |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel constrained by her draft may display which lights? |
Three all-round
red lights in addition to the lights required for a power-driven vessel
of her class |
Three all-round
red lights instead of the lights required for a power-driven vessel of her
class |
The lights for
a power-driven vessel which is not under command |
The same lights
as a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver |
|
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which is TRUE for a light used to signal passing intentions? |
The light must
be an all-round white light only |
The light must
be an all-round white or yellow light |
The light must
be an alternating red and yellow light |
The light must
be an alternating white and yellow light |
