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36: INLAND ONLY Which type of vessel is NOT mentioned in the Inland Navigation Rules?
N a. An inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel N b. A seaplane N c. An air-cushion vessel Y d. A vessel constrained by her draft 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 78: INLAND ONLY Under the Inland Navigation Rules, what is the meaning of a one short blast signal used when meeting another vessel?
N a. "I am turning to starboard." N b. "I am turning to port." N c. "I intend to leave you on my starboard side." Y d. "I intend to leave you on my port side." 83: 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?
N a. A white stern light N b. Two red lights Y c. Two towing lights N d. A towing light over the stern light 93: INLAND ONLY While underway in a harbor you hear a vessel sound a prolonged blast. This signal indicates that this vessel __________.
N a. desires to overtake your vessel N b. is at anchor N c. is backing her engines Y d. is moving from a dock 173: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on watch and sight a vessel showing only these lights. They indicate a __________. (DIAGRAM 59 )
N a. submarine on the surface Y b. power-driven vessel N c. sailing vessel N d. vessel engaged in trawling 186: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see the display of lights shown. It could be a __________. (DIAGRAM 54 )
N a. pilot vessel with a motor launch alongside N b. fishing vessel adrift and fishing with handlines Y c. fishing vessel making way N d. dredge making way 367: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are crossing as shown. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast on the whistle. Vessel "A" is __________. (DIAGRAM 42 )
Y a. give-way vessel N b. stand-on vessel N c. overtaking vessel N d. None of the above 4005: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal is recognized as a distress signal?
N a. Directing the beam of a searchlight at another vessel Y b. A smoke signal giving off orange colored smoke N c. A whistle signal of one prolonged and three short blasts N d. International Code Signal "PAN" spoken over the radiotelephone 4103: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is the danger signal?
N a. A continuous sounding of the fog signal N b. Firing a gun every minute Y c. Five or more short rapid blasts on the whistle N d. One prolonged blast on the whistle 4104: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is "in sight" of another vessel when __________.
N a. she can be observed by radar Y b. she can be observed visually from the other vessel N c. she can be plotted on radar well enough to determine her heading N d. her fog signal can be heard 4109: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing in fog shall sound a fog signal of __________.
N a. one prolonged blast every one minute N b. two prolonged blasts every two minutes Y c. one prolonged and two short blasts every two minutes N d. one prolonged blast every two minutes 4196: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What lights must be shown on a barge being towed astern at night?
N a. A white light at each corner N b. A white light fore and aft Y c. Sidelights and a stern light N d. A stern light only 4239: 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 __________.
N a. one short blast Y b. one prolonged blast N c. one long blast N d. five or more short blasts 4298: INTERNATIONAL ONLY A single vessel being towed alongside shall exhibit __________.
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 4331: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see the lights shown. What would it be? (DIAGRAM 77 )
N a. A vessel pushing barges ahead Y b. A vessel towing barges astern N c. A pipeline N d. A stationary dredge 4349: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If a vessel is engaged in fishing according to the definitions in the Rules, it will have __________.
N a. gear extending from the side or stern Y b. gear that restricts maneuverability N c. less than 50 percent trolling lines N d. None of the above 4406: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are crossing as shown. Vessel "A" sounds three short blasts on the whistle. This signal means that vessel "A" __________. (DIAGRAM 42 )
N a. intends to hold course and speed N b. is sounding the danger signal Y c. is backing engines N d. proposes to cross ahead of the other vessel 4433: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is NOT to be regarded as "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?
N a. A vessel transferring provisions while underway Y b. A pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed when connected in a composite unit N c. A vessel servicing a navigation mark N d. A vessel launching aircraft 4538: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?
N a. A vessel not under command N b. A vessel constrained by her draft N c. A vessel underway in fog Y d. A vessel towing unable to deviate from her course 4622: 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 __________.
N a. the distance of visibility N b. 1/2 the distance of visibility Y c. a distance appropriate to the existing circumstances and conditions N d. the distance that it would require for the propeller to go from full ahead to full astern 4657: 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 __________.
N a. sound the danger signal N b. when taking action, make only course changes Y c. avoid altering course toward a vessel abaft the beam N d. All of the above 4688: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the fog signal for a vessel 75 meters in length, restricted in her ability to maneuver, at anchor?
Y a. One prolonged blast followed by two short blasts at intervals of not more than two minutes N b. Five second ringing of a bell at intervals of not more than one minute N c. Four short blasts at intervals of not more than two minutes N d. Five second ringing of a bell and five second sounding of a gong at intervals of not more than one minute 4738: 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 __________.
N a. one short blast and maintain course Y b. five short and rapid blasts N c. no signal and maneuver at will N d. two short blasts, alter to port, and pass astern 4834: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND To be considered "engaged in fishing" under the Rules, a vessel must be __________.
N a. power-driven N b. showing lights or shapes for a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver N c. using nets Y d. using fishing apparatus which restricts maneuverability 4870: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When do the Rules require both vessels to change course?
N a. Any time the danger signal is sounded N b. When two power-driven vessels are crossing and it is apparent to the stand-on vessel that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action Y c. When two power-driven vessels are meeting head-on N d. All of the above 8014: INTERNATIONAL ONLY A power-driven vessel leaving a quay or wharf must sound what signal?
N a. Three short blasts N b. A long blast N c. A prolonged blast Y d. No signal is required. 8023: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fishing vessel is approaching a vessel not under command. Which statement is TRUE?
Y a. The fishing vessel must keep clear of the vessel not under command. N b. If the vessel not under command is a power-driven vessel, she must keep clear of the fishing vessel. N c. They must exchange whistle signals. N d. Both vessels are required to take action to stay clear of each other. 8075: 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?
N a. Two short blasts followed by two prolonged blasts Y b. Two prolonged followed by two short blasts N c. Two prolonged blasts only N d. Two short blasts only 8128: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement is TRUE, according to the Rules?
Y a. 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. N b. A vessel not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. N c. A vessel engaged in fishing shall keep out of the way of a sailing vessel. N d. A vessel not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishing.