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33: INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "inland waters" includes __________.
Y a. the Great Lakes on the United States side of the International Boundary N b. the water surrounding any islands of the United States N c. the coastline of the United States, out to one mile offshore N d. any lakes within state boundaries 53: INLAND ONLY You are on vessel "A" and vessel "B" desires to overtake you on the starboard side as shown. After the vessels have exchanged one blast signals you should __________. (DIAGRAM 38 )
N a. alter course to the left N b. slow your vessel until vessel "B" has passed Y c. hold course and speed N d. alter course to the left or right to give vessel "B" more sea room 213: INTERNATIONAL ONLY You see the lights shown. This is a __________. (DIAGRAM 66 )
N a. pilot vessel with a launch alongside N b. dredge working at anchor Y c. vessel towing a barge alongside N d. vessel pushing a barge ahead 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 258: INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown and will pass 1/4 mile apart. Which statement is TRUE? (DIAGRAM 41 )
N a. Whistle signals must be exchanged in all situations when passing within one half mile. Y b. If a passing agreement is reached by radiotelephone, whistle signals are optional. N c. If a passing agreement is reached by radiotelephone whistle signals are still required. N d. None of the above 259: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Barges being towed at night must exhibit navigation lights __________.
Y a. at all times N b. only if manned N c. only if towed astern N d. Need not be lighted 369: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are crossing as shown. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast on the whistle. Vessel "A" is the __________. (DIAGRAM 42 )
N a. stand-on vessel N b. overtaking vessel Y c. give-way vessel N d. None of the above 392: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see ONLY the light shown. This could be a __________. (DIAGRAM 80 )
N a. law enforcement vessel N b. vessel on pilotage duty N c. vessel engaged in fishing Y d. sailing vessel 401: INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in the situation as shown in a narrow channel on the Great Lakes. Vessel "A" is downbound with a following current. Vessel "B" should __________. (DIAGRAM 37 )
Y a. take action to permit safe passage N b. have the right of way N c. initiate the maneuvering signals N d. None of the above 4025: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel with the wind abaft the beam is navigating in fog. She should sound __________.
N a. three short blasts N b. one prolonged blast Y c. one prolonged and two short blasts N d. two prolonged blasts 4060: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel approaching your vessel from 235° relative is in what type of situation?
N a. Meeting Y b. Overtaking N c. Crossing N d. Passing 4076: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If a rowboat underway does NOT show the lights specified for a sailing vessel underway, it shall show a __________.
N a. white light from sunset to sunrise N b. combined lantern showing green to starboard and red to port and shown from sunset to sunrise N c. combined lantern showing green to starboard and red to port and shown in sufficient time to prevent collision Y d. white light shown in sufficient time to prevent collision 4254: 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 __________.
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 4265: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway and pushing a barge ahead, your vessel enters a heavy rain storm. You should sound __________.
N a. a prolonged blast every two minutes N b. two prolonged blasts every two minutes Y c. one prolonged and two short blasts every two minutes N d. one prolonged and three short blasts every two minutes 4281: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel 30 meters in length and aground would display a day-shape consisting of __________.
N a. a cylinder N b. one black ball N c. two black balls in a vertical line Y d. three black balls in a vertical line 4348: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on vessel "A" pushing a barge ahead and meeting vessel "B" as shown. How should the vessels pass? (DIAGRAM 12 )
Y a. Both vessels must alter course to starboard and pass port to port. N b. Both vessels must alter course to port and pass starboard to starboard. N c. Vessel "A" should maintain course and vessel "B" alter course. N d. The vessels should determine which will alter course by sounding whistle signals. 4389: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An overtaking situation at night would be one in which one vessel sees which light(s) of a vessel ahead?
N a. Masthead lights and sidelights N b. One sidelight, the masthead lights and stern light N c. Both sidelights Y d. Stern light 4447: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A rigid replica of the International Code flag "A" may be shown by a vessel __________.
N a. pulling a submarine cable Y b. engaged in diving operations N c. engaged in underway replenishment N d. transferring explosives 4478: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision exists when an approaching vessel has a(n) __________.
Y a. generally steady bearing and decreasing range N b. generally steady range and increasing bearing N c. increasing range and bearing N d. decreasing bearing only 4489: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a vessel of 150 meters in length, at anchor?
N a. She may show an all-round white light where it can best be seen. Y b. She must show all-round white lights forward and aft. N c. The showing of working lights is optional. N d. None of the above 4568: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is "underway" according to the Rules?
N a. A vessel made fast to a single point mooring buoy Y b. A purse seiner hauling her nets N c. A pilot vessel at anchor N d. A vessel which has run aground 4587: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel anchored in fog may warn an approaching vessel by sounding __________.
N a. the whistle continuously Y b. one short, one prolonged, and one short blast of the whistle N c. five or more short and rapid blasts of the whistle N d. three distinct strokes on the bell before and after sounding the anchor signal 4611: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel, which does not normally engage in towing operations, is towing a vessel in distress. She __________.
Y a. need not show the lights for a vessel engaged in towing, if it is impractical to do so N b. may show the lights for a vessel not under command N c. must show a yellow light above the stern light N d. must show the lights for a vessel towing 4626: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel being towed astern, where the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters, will exhibit __________.
N a. two balls in a vertical line Y b. a diamond shape where it can best be seen N c. a ball on each end of the tow N d. no day-shape 4654: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing shall keep out of the way of a vessel __________.
N a. under sail Y b. restricted in her ability to maneuver N c. crossing a channel N d. All of the above 4876: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a narrow channel. Another vessel in the channel can only be navigated safely in that channel. You should __________.
N a. sound two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast Y b. not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel N c. sound three short blasts, and take all way off your vessel N d. hold your course and speed if he is on your port bow 5100: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Lighting requirements in inland waters are different from those for international waters for __________.
N a. barges being towed astern N b. vessels not under command Y c. vessels pushing ahead N d. All of the above 5350: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel using a traffic separation scheme shall __________.
Y a. avoid anchoring in areas near the termination of the scheme N b. avoid crossing traffic lanes, but if obliged to do so, shall cross on as small an angle as is practical N c. only anchor in the separation zone N d. use the separation zone for navigating through the scheme if she is hindering other traffic due to her slower speed 8072: 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 __________.
N a. a light signal of at least five short and rapid flashes N b. one prolonged, one short, one prolonged, and one short whistle blasts Y c. four short whistle blasts N d. two short whistle blasts 8103: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel is NOT "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?
N a. A vessel servicing an aid to navigation Y b. A vessel constrained by her draft N c. A towing vessel with tow, unable to deviate from its course N d. A vessel engaged in dredging