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51: INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the Inland Navigation Rules?
Y a. They list requirements for Traffic Separation Schemes. N b. They define moderate speed. N c. They require communication by radiotelephone to reach a passing agreement. N d. All of the above 205: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which whistle signal may be sounded by one of two vessels in sight of each other?
N a. Four short blasts N b. One prolonged blast Y c. One short blast N d. One short, one prolonged, and one short blast 224: INLAND ONLY A barge more than 50 meters long, at anchor in a "special anchorage area designated by the Secretary", is required to show how many white anchor lights?
N a. None Y b. Two N c. One N d. One, on the near approach of another vessel 287: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The lead vessel shown is a __________. (DIAGRAM 24 )
N a. dredge N b. sailing vessel N c. power-driven vessel pushing ahead Y d. None of the above 331: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Diagram "A" shows the arc of visibility of a __________. (DIAGRAM 23 )
N a. yellow flashing light N b. green sidelight N c. masthead light Y d. None of the above 4006: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is approaching a bend. You hear a prolonged blast from around the bend. You should __________.
N a. back your engines N b. stop your engines and drift Y c. answer with one prolonged blast N d. sound the danger signal 4069: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights are shown by a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver to indicate that the vessel is making way?
Y a. Masthead lights, sidelights and stern light N b. Masthead lights and sidelights only N c. Sidelights and stern light only N d. Sidelights only 4072: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 30-meter tug is underway and NOT towing. At night, this vessel must show sidelights and __________.
Y a. one masthead light and a stern light N b. two masthead lights and a stern light N c. three masthead lights and a stern light N d. a stern light ONLY 4083: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND All of the following are distress signals EXCEPT __________.
N a. the continuous sounding of any fog signal apparatus Y b. giving five or more short and rapid blasts of the whistle N c. firing a gun at intervals of about a minute N d. a barrel with burning oil in it, on deck 4098: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You can indicate that your vessel is in distress by __________.
N a. displaying a large red flag N b. displaying three black balls in a vertical line N c. sounding four or more short rapid blasts on the whistle Y d. continuously sounding the fog whistle 4148: 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 __________.
N a. stop your engines N b. sound two prolonged blasts of the whistle N c. sound the danger signal Y d. slow to bare steerageway 4192: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility, a vessel fishing with nets shall sound at intervals of two minutes __________.
N a. one prolonged blast Y b. one prolonged followed by two short blasts N c. one prolonged followed by three short blasts N d. two prolonged blasts in succession 4253: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A pilot vessel on pilotage duty shall show identity lights __________.
N a. at any time while underway N b. while at anchor N c. while alongside a vessel Y d. All of the above 4285: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog you hear another vessel sounding two prolonged blasts every two minutes. This signal indicates a vessel __________.
N a. making way through the water N b. towing Y c. drifting N d. anchored 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 4387: 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?
N a. 0° N b. 10° Y c. 22.5° N d. None of the above 4393: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which light(s) is(are) AMONG those shown by a 200-meter vessel at anchor?
N a. In the forepart of the vessel, a 225° white light N b. In the after part of the vessel, a 135° white light Y c. Any available working lights to illuminate the decks N d. In the fore part of the vessel, a 135° white light 4393: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which light(s) is(are) AMONG those shown by a 200-meter vessel at anchor?
N a. In the forepart of the vessel, a 225° white light N b. In the after part of the vessel, a 135° white light Y c. Any available working lights to illuminate the decks N d. In the fore part of the vessel, a 135° white light 4464: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel not under command, underway but not making way, would show __________.
Y a. two all-round red lights in a vertical line N b. sidelights N c. a stern light N d. All of the above 4550: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement concerning an overtaking situation is correct?
N a. The overtaking vessel is the stand-on vessel. N b. Neither vessel is the stand-on vessel. N c. The overtaking vessel must maintain course and speed. Y d. The overtaking vessel must keep out of the way of the other. 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 4598: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing while at anchor shall sound a fog signal of __________.
Y a. one prolonged and two short blasts at two-minute intervals N b. one prolonged and three short blasts at two-minute intervals N c. a rapid ringing of the bell for five seconds at one-minute intervals N d. a sounding of the bell and gong at one-minute intervals 4695: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel ahead sound two short blasts on the whistle. You should __________.
N a. not sound any whistle signals until the other vessel is sighted Y b. sound only fog signals until the other vessel is sighted N c. sound whistle signals only if you change course N d. sound two short blasts and change course to the left 4699: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the identity signal which may be sounded by a vessel engaged on pilotage duty in fog?
N a. 2 short blasts N b. 3 short blasts Y c. 4 short blasts N d. 5 short blasts 4733: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A distress signal __________.
N a. consists of 5 or more short blasts of the fog signal apparatus N b. consists of the raising and lowering of a large white flag Y c. may be used separately or with other distress signals N d. is used to indicate doubt about another vessel's intentions 4739: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE, according to the Rules?
N a. A vessel not under command shall 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 engaged in fishing. Y c. 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 d. A vessel engaged in fishing shall keep out of the way of a sailing vessel. 8012: INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow channel, a signal of intent which must be answered by the other vessel, is sounded by a vessel __________.
N a. meeting another head-on N b. crossing the course of another Y c. overtaking another N d. Any of the above 8041: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" on open waters and will pass without changing course. Vessel "A" __________.
N a. should sound two short blasts N b. should sound the danger signal N c. should sound one long blast Y d. will not sound any whistle signals 8058: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel is to keep out of the way of the others?
N a. A vessel constrained by her draft N b. A vessel engaged in underwater operations Y c. A vessel engaged in trawling N d. A vessel not under command 8059: 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 __________.
Y a. is altering course to port N b. is altering course to starboard N c. intends to leave you on her port side N d. intends to leave you on her starboard side