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109: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shown. Vessel "B" is an air-cushion vessel operating in the nondisplacement mode. In addition to a steady white light which other light will vessel "A" observe on vessel "B"? (DIAGRAM 17 )
N a. Steady green light N b. Flashing red light Y c. Flashing yellow light N d. Flashing white light 157: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The lights shown are exhibited by a vessel __________. (DIAGRAM 49 )
N a. restricted in her ability to maneuver N b. engaged in fishing Y c. not under command N d. on pilotage duty 211: INTERNATIONAL ONLY A single vessel being towed alongside shall exhibit __________.
N a. one all-round white light N b. sidelights, stern light and a special flashing light N c. only the outboard sidelight and a stern light Y d. sidelights and a stern light 360: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are crossing as shown. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast on the whistle. You are on vessel "B" and doubt that sufficient action is being taken by vessel "A" to avoid collision. You should __________. (DIAGRAM 42 )
N a. maintain course and speed N b. alter course to the right or slow down N c. sound one short blast and maintain course and speed Y d. sound at least five short and rapid blasts 395: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see ONLY the light shown. This could be a __________. (DIAGRAM 80 )
N a. law enforcement vessel Y b. sailing vessel N c. vessel engaged in trawling N d. power-driven vessel 4017: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 200-meter vessel is aground in fog. Which signal is optional?
N a. A bell signal N b. A gong signal Y c. A whistle signal N d. All of the above 4061: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessels "A" and "B" are crossing as shown. Which statement is TRUE? (DIAGRAM 26 )
N a. The vessels should pass starboard to starboard. N b. Vessel "B" should pass under the stern of vessel "A". N c. Vessel "B" should alter course to the right. Y d. Vessel "A" must keep clear of vessel "B". 4176: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two all-round red lights displayed in a vertical line are shown by a vessel __________.
N a. being towed N b. pushing a barge ahead N c. at anchor Y d. not under command 4193: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 20-meter sailing vessel underway must exhibit a __________.
Y a. stern light N b. combined lantern N c. red light over a green light at the masthead N d. All of the above 4201: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel towing astern shall show __________.
N a. two towing lights in a vertical line Y b. a towing light in a vertical line above the stern light N c. two towing lights in addition to the stern light N d. a small white light in lieu of the stern light 4236: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If your vessel is underway in fog and you hear one prolonged and three short blasts, this indicates a __________.
N a. vessel not under command N b. sailing vessel N c. vessel in distress Y d. vessel being towed 4346: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel being towed at night must show __________.
N a. a white all-round light, only Y b. sidelights and a stern light N c. a flashing yellow light, only N d. forward and after masthead lights 4357: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel 15 meters in length which is proceeding under sail as well as being propelled by machinery shall exhibit during the daytime __________.
N a. one black ball N b. a basket Y c. a cone with its apex downward N d. two cones with their apexes together 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 4471: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing astern in an operation which severely restricts the towing vessel and her tow in their ability to deviate from their course shall, when making way, show __________.
N a. the masthead lights for a towing vessel N b. the lights for a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver N c. sidelights, stern light and towing light Y d. All of the above 4499: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, the lights shown would indicate a vessel __________. (DIAGRAM 76 )
Y a. trawling N b. laying submarine cable N c. towing astern N d. dredging 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 4553: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which day-shape would a vessel aground show during daylight?
N a. One black ball N b. Two black balls Y c. Three black balls N d. Four black balls 4606: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power driven vessel when towing and the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters shall exhibit during daylight hours where they can best be seen which of the following shapes?
Y a. a diamond shape N b. two cones, apexes together N c. a black ball N d. one cone, apex upward 4629: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND For a stand-on vessel to take action to avoid collision she shall, if possible, NOT __________.
N a. decrease speed N b. increase speed Y c. turn to port for a vessel on her port side N d. turn to starboard for a vessel on her port side 4642: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By radar alone, you detect a vessel ahead on a collision course, about 3 miles distant. Your radar plot shows this to be a meeting situation. You should __________.
N a. turn to port Y b. turn to starboard N c. maintain course and speed and sound the danger signal N d. maintain course and speed and sound no signal 4645: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is required of a vessel navigating near an area of restricted visibility?
N a. A power-driven vessel shall have her engines ready for immediate maneuver. N b. She must sound appropriate sound signals. N c. If she detects another vessel by radar, she shall determine if risk of collision exists. Y 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 4690: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would sound a fog signal consisting of the ringing of a bell for 5 seconds?
N a. A vessel engaged in fishing, at anchor N b. A vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver, at anchor Y c. A sailing vessel, at anchor N d. All of the above 4725: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum sound signaling equipment required aboard a vessel 24 meters in length?
N a. Any means of making an efficient sound signal N b. A bell only N c. A whistle only Y d. A bell and a whistle 4735: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND One of the signals, other than a distress signal, that can be used by a vessel to attract attention is a(n) __________.
N a. red star shell Y b. searchlight N c. burning barrel N d. orange smoke signal 4843: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules, a vessels length is her __________.
N a. length between the perpendiculars N b. length along the waterline Y c. length overall N d. registered length 8007: INTERNATIONAL ONLY A towing light is __________.
N a. shown at the bow N b. white in color Y c. shown in addition to the stern light N d. an all-round light 8050: INTERNATIONAL ONLY A sailing vessel is overtaking a power-driven vessel in a narrow channel, so as to pass on the power-driven vessel's port side. The overtaken vessel will have to move to facilitate passage. The sailing vessel is the __________.
N a. stand-on vessel and would sound two short blasts N b. give-way vessel and would sound no whistle signal N c. stand-on vessel and would sound no whistle signal Y d. give-way vessel and would sound two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts 8118: INTERNATIONAL ONLY A signal of intent must be sounded in international waters by __________.
N a. a vessel meeting another head-on Y b. a vessel overtaking another in a narrow channel N c. a vessel crossing the course of another N d. the give-way vessel in a crossing situation