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45: 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 __________.
N a. one short blast Y b. two short blasts N c. two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast N d. two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts 74: INLAND ONLY Which term is NOT used in the Inland Navigation Rules?
N a. A vessel engaged in mineclearing operations Y b. A vessel constrained by her draft N c. A vessel towing N d. A vessel engaged in fishing 89: INLAND ONLY Your vessel must stay within a narrow channel to be navigated safely. Another vessel is crossing your course from starboard to port. You do NOT think she will pass safely. You __________.
N a. may sound the danger signal Y b. must sound the danger signal N c. should sound one short blast to indicate that you are holding course and speed N d. are required to back down 106: 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 __________.
N a. pass the other vessel along her starboard side N b. sound five short and rapid blasts and pass along her starboard side Y c. not overtake the other vessel until both vessels exchange the same passing signal N d. not overtake the other vessel until she sounds another five short and rapid blast signal 250: INLAND ONLY You are on a power-driven vessel "I" as shown. 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? (DIAGRAM 36 )
N a. Hold course and speed without giving a signal. Y b. Sound the danger signal and reduce speed. N c. Sound one short blast, reduce speed and turn to starboard. N d. Sound two short blasts and change course to port. 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 389: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see ONLY the light shown. This could be a vessel __________. (DIAGRAM 80 )
N a. not under command N b. engaged in fishing Y c. under oars N d. towing 4067: 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?
N a. One red light N b. Two red lights N c. One white light Y d. Two green lights 4080: 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 __________.
Y a. not under command N b. being towed N c. aground N d. All of the above 4081: 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. Which vessel is the stand-on vessel? (DIAGRAM 27 )
N a. Vessel "A" because it is towing N b. Vessel "A" because it is to starboard of vessel "B" Y c. Vessel "B" because it is sailing N d. Vessel "B" because it is to port of vessel "A" 4117: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An all-round flashing yellow light may be exhibited by a(n) __________.
N a. vessel not under command Y b. air cushion vessel in the nondisplacement mode N c. vessel towing a submerged object N d. vessel engaged in diving operations 4170: 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?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 4232: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The use of the signal consisting of five or more short blasts on the ship's whistle __________.
N a. replaces directional signals N b. makes the other vessel the give-way vessel Y c. indicates doubt as to the other vessel's action N d. makes it necessary to slow or stop 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 4353: 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 __________.
Y a. avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel N b. avoid passing astern of the other vessel N c. sound one prolonged blast to indicate compliance N d. alter course to port for a vessel on her port side 4375: 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 __________.
N a. at anchor, giving warning Y b. aground N c. at anchor, greater than 100 meters N d. not under command at anchor 4395: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The lights displayed indicate a __________. (DIAGRAM 73 )
N a. fishing vessel trolling N b. vessel laying submarine cable Y c. vessel towing astern N d. vessel dredging 4463: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway on vessel "B" approaching vessel "A", as shown. You are unable to see any sidelights on vessel "A". This is a(n) __________. (DIAGRAM 38 )
N a. meeting situation N b. crossing situation Y c. overtaking situation N d. special circumstances situation 4521: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Navigation Rules, all of the following are engaged in fishing EXCEPT a vessel __________.
N a. setting nets N b. trawling N c. using a dredge net Y d. trolling 4530: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a partly submerged vessel being towed?
N a. It must show a yellow light at each end. N b. It will show red lights along its length. Y c. A diamond shape will be carried at the aftermost extremity of the tow. N d. All of the above 4565: 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 __________.
N a. sound passing signals N b. not sound any signal until you sight the other vessel Y c. sound a prolonged blast N d. sound the danger signal 4570: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal may at some time be exhibited by a vessel trawling?
N a. Two white lights in a vertical line N b. A white light over a red light in a vertical line N c. Two red lights in a vertical line Y d. All of the above 4661: 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?
N a. By day, she shall carry a black cylinder shape. N b. By day, she shall carry two black balls in a vertical line. N c. By night, she would show the same lights as a vessel not under command. Y d. By day, she would show the same shapes as a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. 4666: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must have a gong, or other equipment which will make the sound of a gong?
N a. A sailing vessel N b. Any vessel over 50 meters N c. A power driven vessel over 75 meters Y d. Any vessel over 100 meters 4666: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must have a gong, or other equipment which will make the sound of a gong?
N a. A sailing vessel N b. Any vessel over 50 meters N c. A power driven vessel over 75 meters Y d. Any vessel over 100 meters 4833: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a "vessel engaged in fishing"?
N a. The vessel is classified as "restricted in her ability to maneuver". N b. Her gear will not affect the vessel's maneuverability. Y c. The vessel may be using nets, lines, or trawls. N d. She sounds the same fog signal as a vessel underway but stopped and making no way. 4846: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In determining "safe speed", the Rules list all of the following as factors which must be taken into account EXCEPT the __________.
N a. limitations of radar equipment N b. presence of background lights at night Y c. maximum horsepower of your vessel N d. maneuverability of your vessel 8030: INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel not under command sounds the same fog signal as a vessel __________.
N a. engaged in towing N b. constrained by her draft N c. under sail Y d. All of the above 8040: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel may NOT exhibit two red lights in a vertical line?
Y a. A vessel constrained by her draft N b. A trawler fishing in close proximity to other trawlers N c. A vessel aground N d. A dredge 8088: INTERNATIONAL ONLY A 20-meter power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside will display __________.
N a. two towing lights in a vertical line N b. a towing light above the stern light N c. two all-round red lights at the masthead Y d. two masthead lights in a vertical line