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27: INLAND ONLY Your vessel is meeting another vessel head-on. To comply with the rules, you should exchange __________.
N a. one short blast, alter course to port, and pass starboard to starboard Y b. one short blast, alter course to starboard, and pass port to port N c. two short blasts, alter course to port, and pass starboard to starboard N d. two short blasts, alter course to starboard, and pass port to port 40: INLAND ONLY The light used to signal passing intentions is a(n) __________.
N a. all-round white light ONLY N b. all-round yellow light ONLY Y c. all-round white or yellow light N d. light of any color 80: INLAND ONLY While underway at night, you see two yellow lights displayed in a vertical line. This should indicate to you a(n) __________.
N a. opening in a pipeline N b. vessel broken down Y c. vessel pushing ahead N d. vessel fishing 125: INLAND ONLY Under the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "Inland Waters" includes __________.
N a. any waters marked by U.S. aids to navigation N b. harbors and rivers to the outermost aids to navigation N c. waters along the coast of the United States to a distance of two miles offshore Y d. the Western Rivers, extending to the COLREGS demarcation line 272: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two vessels are meeting as shown in a narrow channel. Vessel "A" is a sailing vessel. Vessel "B" is a power-driven vessel which can safely navigate only within the channel. Vessel "B" sounds the danger signal. Vessel "A" shall __________. (DIAGRAM 37 )
N a. maintain course and speed Y b. not impede the passage of vessel "B" N c. sound one prolonged followed by two short blasts N d. have the right of way 378: 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 am altering my course to starboard" Y b. "I intend to leave you on my port side" N c. "I intend to overtake you on your port side" N d. "I am operating astern propulsion" 389: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see ONLY the light shown. This could be a vessel __________. (DIAGRAM 80 )
N a. not under command N b. engaged in fishing Y c. under oars N d. towing 4055: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When shall the stand-on vessel change course and speed?
N a. The stand-on vessel may change course and speed at any time as it has the right-of-way N b. After the give-way vessel sounds one blast in a crossing situation Y c. When action by the give-way vessel alone cannot prevent collision N d. When the two vessels become less than half a mile apart 4147: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would have no white lights visible when meeting her head-on?
N a. A vessel trawling N b. A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver N c. A vessel mineclearing Y d. A vessel not under command 4169: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A "head on" situation shall be deemed to exist at night when a power-driven vessel sees another power-driven vessel ahead and __________.
N a. one sidelight and the masthead light are visible N b. the vessels will pass closer than half a mile N c. both vessels sound one prolonged blast Y d. both sidelights and masthead light(s) are visible 4180: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel, when 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 4202: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in fog when you hear the following signal: one short blast, one prolonged blast and one short blast in succession. Which of the following would it be?
N a. A sailing vessel underway with the wind abaft the beam N b. A power-driven vessel underway and making way through the water Y c. A vessel at anchor N d. A vessel towing 4256: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Traffic separation schemes established by the International Maritime Organization __________.
Y a. provide inbound and outbound lanes to promote the safe flow of vessel traffic N b. provide vessel reporting systems to assist in search and rescue in the event of a vessel casualty N c. provide routing and vessel scheduling procedures to reduce shipping delays N d. prohibit vessels carrying hazardous cargos from entering waters that are environmentally sensitive 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 4438: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are at anchor in fog. The fog signal of a vessel underway has been steadily growing louder and the danger of collision appears to exist. In addition to your fog signal, what signal may be used to indicate the presence of your vessel?
N a. Three blasts on the whistle; one prolonged, one short, and one prolonged. Y b. Three blasts on the whistle; one short, one prolonged, and one short. N c. Three blasts on the whistle; one prolonged followed by two short. N d. No signal other than your fog signal may be used. 4451: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Every vessel should at all times proceed at a "safe speed". "Safe speed" is defined as that speed where __________.
N a. you can stop within your visibility range Y b. you can take proper and effective action to avoid collision N c. you are traveling slower than surrounding vessels N d. no wake comes from your vessel 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 4477: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND There is a provision to depart from the Rules, if necessary, to avoid __________.
N a. a close-quarters situation N b. an overtaking situation Y c. immediate danger N d. Any of the above 4508: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may carry her sidelights and stern light in a combined lantern on the mast?
Y a. An 18-meter sailing vessel N b. A 10-meter sailing vessel also being propelled by machinery N c. A 25-meter sailing vessel N d. All of the above 4518: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined in the Rules, a towing light is a yellow light having the same characteristics as a(n) __________.
N a. masthead light N b. all-round light N c. sidelight Y d. stern light 4541: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that vessels may depart from the Rules when __________.
N a. there are no other vessels around N b. operating in a narrow channel N c. the Master enters it in the ship's log Y d. necessary to avoid immediate danger 4700: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does the word "length" refer to?
N a. Length between the perpendiculars Y b. Length overall N c. Waterline length N d. Registered length 4715: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a "vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver"?
N a. A deep-draft vessel that can only navigate in a dredged channel N b. A vessel fishing with a bottom trawl that must remain on course N c. A large tanker that is being towed as a dead ship to dry dock Y d. A vessel laying revetment mats to provide bank protection along a channel 4732: INLAND ONLY Vessels engaged in fishing may show the additional signals described in Annex II to the Rules when they are __________.
N a. trolling N b. fishing in a traffic separation zone Y c. in close proximity to other vessels engaged in fishing N d. in a narrow channel 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 4828: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that vessels may depart from the Rules when __________.
N a. there are other vessels in the vicinity N b. operating in a traffic separation scheme N c. engaged in a situation involving more than two vessels Y d. necessary to avoid immediate danger 4861: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When navigating in thick fog with the radar on, you should __________.
N a. station the look-out in the wheelhouse to keep a continuous watch on the radar N b. secure the sounding of fog signals until a vessel closes within five miles Y c. station a look-out as low down and far forward as possible N d. keep the radar on the shortest available range for early detection of approaching vessels 8011: INTERNATIONAL ONLY At night, a power-driven vessel underway of less than 7 meters in length where its maximum speed does not exceed 7 knots may show, as a minimum, __________.
N a. sidelights and a stern light N b. the lights required for a vessel more than 7 meters in length N c. sidelights only Y d. one all-round white light 8042: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Of the vessels listed, which must keep out of the way of all the others?
N a. A vessel constrained by her draft N b. A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver Y c. A vessel on pilotage duty N d. A vessel engaged in fishing 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