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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 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 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 43: INLAND ONLY You are meeting another vessel head-on and sound one short blast as a passing signal. The other vessel answers with two short blasts. What should be your next action?
N a. Pass on the other vessel's starboard side. Y b. Sound the danger signal. N c. Pass astern of the other vessel. N d. Hold your course and speed. 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 61: INLAND ONLY Your power-driven vessel is overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel. You wish to overtake her on her starboard side. You should sound a whistle signal of __________.
Y a. one short blast N b. two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast N c. one prolonged and one short blast N d. at least five short blasts 66: INLAND ONLY A towing vessel pushing ahead on the Western Rivers above the Huey P. Long bridge must show __________.
N a. sidelights only Y b. sidelights and towing lights N c. sidelights, towing lights, and two masthead lights N d. sidelights, towing lights, and three masthead lights 113: INLAND ONLY At night, a barge moored in a slip used primarily for mooring purposes shall __________.
N a. show a flashing yellow light at each corner N b. show a white light at each corner N c. show a red light at the bow and stern Y d. not be required to be lighted 248: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessels "I" and "II" are power-driven vessels. You are on vessel "I" as shown. You are the __________. (DIAGRAM 36 )
N a. give-way vessel Y b. stand-on vessel N c. overtaking vessel N d. None of the above 283: INLAND ONLY While underway you sight the lights shown with the yellow lights flashing. The lights displayed are from a __________. (DIAGRAM 81 )
N a. seaplane N b. minesweeper Y c. dredge pipeline N d. vessel not under command 288: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The tow shown is less 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 )
Y a. ball-diamond-ball on the towing vessel N b. diamond on the towing vessel N c. diamond on the last barge N d. All of the above 294: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The display of lights shown could represent a __________. (DIAGRAM 48 )
N a. a submarine on the surface N b. sailing vessel N c. a vessel not under command Y d. None of the above 346: INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are crossing within a half a mile of each other as shown. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast on the whistle. This signal means __________. (DIAGRAM 42 )
N a. "I intend to overtake you on my port side" N b. "I am operating astern propulsion" N c. "I intend to leave you on my starboard side" Y d. None of the above 379: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A seagoing tug has a tow greater than 200 meters as shown and is severely restricted in her ability to deviate from her course. Which lights would be displayed from the towing vessel? (DIAGRAM 24 )
Y a. Three white masthead lights, red-white-red all-round lights, sidelights, stern light and a towing light N b. Three white masthead lights, red-white-red all-round lights, sidelights and two towing lights N c. Three white masthead lights, two all-round red lights, sidelights, stern light and a towing light N d. None of the above 4121: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is NOT required to keep out of the way of a __________.
Y a. power-driven vessel N b. vessel not under command N c. vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver N d. vessel engaged in fishing 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 4448: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is underway and pushing ahead when vessel "B" is sighted off the starboard bow as shown. Which statement is TRUE? (DIAGRAM 5 )
N a. Vessel "A" is the stand-on vessel because it is to the port side of vessel "B". N b. Vessel "A" is the stand-on vessel because it is pushing ahead. Y c. Vessel "B" is the stand-on vessel because it is to starboard of vessel "A". N d. Neither vessel is the stand-on vessel. 4497: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a requirement for any action taken to avoid collision?
N a. When in sight of another vessel, any action taken must be accompanied by sound signals. N b. The action taken must include changing the speed of the vessel. Y c. The action must be positive and made in ample time. N d. All of the above 4510: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a vessel dredging during the day and see two balls in a vertical line on the port side of the dredge. These shapes mean that __________.
N a. you should pass on the port side of the dredge Y b. there is an obstruction on the port side of the dredge N c. the dredge is not under command N d. the dredge is moored 4549: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two sailing vessels are approaching each other as shown. Which statement is correct? (DIAGRAM 3 )
N a. Vessel "I" should stand on because she has the wind on her port side. Y b. Vessel "II" should stand on because she has the wind on her starboard side. N c. Neither vessel is the stand-on vessel because they are meeting head-on. N d. Vessel "I" should stand on because she is close-hauled. 4573: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel shows the same lights as a __________.
N a. vessel engaged in towing, when not underway N b. vessel towing astern N c. sailing vessel Y d. pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed, when they are rigidly connected in a composite unit 4585: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway at night you are coming up on a vessel from astern. What lights would you expect to see?
N a. Red and green sidelights N b. Two white lights N c. One white light and red and green sidelights Y d. One white light 4628: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel displaying the day-shape shown is indicating that she is __________. (DIAGRAM 35 )
Y a. being propelled by power as well as sail N b. on a starboard tack N c. close-hauled and has difficulty maneuvering N d. fishing as well as sailing 4713: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What equipment for fog signals is required for a vessel 20 meters in length?
Y a. Whistle and bell only N b. Whistle only N c. Bell only N d. Whistle, bell, and gong 4745: 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. hold your course and speed if he is on your port bow N b. sound three short blasts, and take all way off your vessel Y c. not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel N d. sound two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast 8028: INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a crossing situation on international waters, a short blast by the give-way vessel indicates that the vessel __________.
N a. is holding course and speed Y b. is turning to starboard N c. intends to pass port to port N d. will keep out of the way of the stand-on vessel 8096: INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel constrained by her draft may display __________.
N a. three all-round red lights instead of the lights required for a power-driven vessel of her class N b. the same lights as a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver Y c. three all-round red lights in addition to the lights required for a power-driven vessel of her class N d. the lights for a power-driven vessel which is not under command 8105: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Your vessel is crossing a narrow channel. A vessel to port is within the channel and crossing your course. She is showing a black cylinder. You should __________.
N a. hold your course and speed Y b. not impede the other vessel N c. exchange passing signals N d. sound the danger signal 8127: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement is TRUE, according to the Rules?
N a. A vessel constrained by her draft shall keep out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishing. Y b. 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 c. A vessel not under command shall avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained by her draft. N d. A vessel not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.