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10: INLAND ONLY Which term is NOT defined in the Inland Navigation Rules?
N a. Seaplane N b. Restricted visibility N c. Underway Y d. Vessel constrained by her draft 41: 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 __________.
N a. required Y b. not required, but may be sounded N c. required if crossing within half a mile N d. required when crossing within one mile 77: INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown and will pass about 1/4 mile apart. What action should the vessels take? (DIAGRAM 41 )
N a. Both vessels should continue on course and pass without sounding any whistle signals. Y b. The vessels should exchange two blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard. N c. The vessels should exchange one blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard. N d. The vessels should pass starboard to starboard and must sound whistle signals only if either vessel changes course. 91: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the day-shapes shown would you show on the after end of an inconspicuous partially submerged vessel or object being towed over 200 meters in length? (DIAGRAM 16 )
N a. A Y b. B N c. C N d. No day-shape would be shown. 92: INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside on the Mississippi River, below the Huey P. Long Bridge, shall carry __________.
N a. two masthead lights, sidelights and stern light Y b. two masthead lights, sidelights and two towing lights N c. sidelights and two towing lights N d. one masthead light, sidelights and stern light 182: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, you see the display of lights shown. They indicate a(n) __________. (DIAGRAM 74 )
N a. vessel under oars Y b. sailing vessel N c. law enforcement vessel N d. air-cushion vessel 189: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on vessel "A" towing a barge alongside and meeting vessel "B" as shown. Which action should you take? (DIAGRAM 39 )
N a. Alter course to port Y b. Alter course to starboard N c. Back down to reduce the strain on the lines N d. Maintain course and speed 195: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, you see the lights shown. This would indicate a vessel __________. (DIAGRAM 78 )
N a. restricted in her ability to maneuver N b. engaged in fishing and making way Y c. on pilotage duty and underway N d. not under command 208: INTERNATIONAL ONLY A single vessel being towed alongside shall show __________.
N a. one all-round white light Y b. sidelights and a stern light N c. only the outboard sidelight and a stern light N d. a masthead light, sidelights, and a stern light 277: INLAND ONLY While underway you sight the lights shown with the yellow lights flashing. The lights displayed should be __________. (DIAGRAM 81 )
Y a. visible at night and during periods of restricted visibility N b. visible for at least one mile N c. more than 50 meters apart N d. flashing at intervals of 120 flashes per minute 290: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The tow shown is greater than 200 meters in length and severely restricted in her ability to deviate from her course. Which dayshape(s) would be displayed by day from the vessel(s)? (DIAGRAM 24 )
N a. ball-diamond-ball on the towing vessel N b. diamond on the towing vessel N c. diamond on the barges Y d. All of the above 371: 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 __________.
N a. pushed ahead N b. towed alongside Y c. towed astern N d. All of the above 4039: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see another vessel approaching, and its compass bearing does not significantly change. This would indicate that __________.
N a. you are the stand-on vessel Y b. risk of collision exists N c. a special circumstances situation exists N d. the other vessel is dead in the water 4147: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would have no white lights visible when meeting her head-on?
N a. A vessel trawling N b. A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver N c. A vessel mineclearing Y d. A vessel not under command 4147: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would have no white lights visible when meeting her head-on?
N a. A vessel trawling N b. A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver N c. A vessel mineclearing Y d. A vessel not under command 4304: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel being towed will show __________.
N a. a forward masthead light Y b. sidelights and a stern light N c. a towing light N d. All of the above 4330: 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 __________.
N a. vessel towing in fog N b. sailboat underway in fog N c. vessel being towed in fog Y d. vessel anchored in fog 4392: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel does NOT sound a fog signal of one prolonged followed by two short blasts?
N a. A vessel dredging Y b. A vessel being towed N c. A vessel engaged in fishing N d. A sailing vessel 4418: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two vessels are in immediate danger of collision, the stand-on vessel must __________.
N a. abandon ship Y b. assist in taking whatever action is necessary to avoid collision N c. hold course and speed N d. sound a distress signal 4477: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND There is a provision to depart from the Rules, if necessary, to avoid __________.
N a. a close-quarters situation N b. an overtaking situation Y c. immediate danger N d. Any of the above 4506: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A lantern combining the sidelights and stern light MAY be shown on a __________.
N a. sailing vessel of 25 meters in length N b. 20-meter vessel engaged in fishing and making way N c. 25-meter power-driven vessel engaged in trolling Y d. 6-meter vessel under oars 4542: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is towing and carrying the required lights on the masthead. What is the visibility arc of these lights?
N a. 112.5° N b. 135.0° Y c. 225.0° N d. 360.0° 4563: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on vessel "A" in DIAGRAM 32, 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. You should __________.
Y a. sound five or more short rapid blasts N b. sound two short blasts N c. not answer the whistle signal from vessel "B" N d. sound three blasts of the whistle 4569: 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 __________.
N a. she is the faster vessel Y b. the situation involves risk of collision N c. the vessels will pass within half a mile of each other N d. whistle signals have been sounded 4677: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on vessel "A", as shown 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. You should __________. (DIAGRAM 32 )
N a. sound two short blasts Y b. sound five or more short and rapid blasts N c. not answer the whistle signal from vessel "B" N d. sound three blasts of the whistle 4693: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 200-meter vessel is aground in restricted visibility. Which signal is optional?
Y a. A whistle signal N b. A gong signal N c. A bell signal N d. All of the above are optional. 4711: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would exhibit sidelights when underway and not making way?
N a. A vessel trawling N b. A vessel not under command Y c. A pilot vessel N d. A vessel engaged in dredging 4736: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility a towed vessel must sound a fog signal when it is _____________ .
N a. the last vessel in the tow Y b. the last vessel in the tow and it is carrying a crew N c. manned, regardless of its position in the tow N d. None of the above are correct 4835: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The word "vessel", in the Rules, includes __________.
N a. a barge permanently affixed to the shore Y b. nondisplacement craft N c. a drilling unit attached to the Outer Continental Shelf N d. All of the above 4860: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in mineclearance operations shows special identity lights __________.
Y a. in addition to the lights required for a power-driven vessel N b. which means that other vessels should not approach closer than 500 meters on either side of the vessel N c. that are green and show through an arc of the horizon of 225° N d. All of the above