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9: INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning narrow channels?
N a. You should keep to that side of the channel which is on your port side. Y b. You should avoid anchoring in a narrow channel. N c. A vessel having a following current will propose the manner of passage in any case where two vessels are meeting. N d. All of the above 52: INLAND ONLY Whistle signals shall be exchanged by vessels in sight of one another when __________.
Y a. they are passing within half a mile of each other N b. passing agreements have been made by radio N c. course changes are necessary to pass N d. doubt exists as to which side the vessels will pass on 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 120: INLAND ONLY What shall be used to indicate the presence of a partly submerged object being towed?
N a. A black cone, apex downward Y b. An all-round white light at each end of the tow N c. A flare-up light N d. All of the above 147: INLAND ONLY What characteristic must a light used to indicate passing intentions have?
N a. It must be an alternating red and yellow light. N b. It must be an all-round white light. N c. It must be an all-round yellow light. Y d. It must be either an all-round white or an all-round yellow light. 148: INLAND ONLY In a narrow channel, you are underway on vessel "A" and desire to overtake vessel "B". After you sound two short blasts on your whistle, vessel "B" sounds five short and rapid blasts on the whistle. You should __________.
N a. pass with caution on the port side of vessel "B" N b. wait for the other vessel to initiate a signal Y c. initiate another signal after the situation has stabilized N d. immediately answer with the danger signal, and then sound one short blast 280: INLAND ONLY While underway you sight the lights shown with the yellow lights flashing. The lights displayed should be __________. (DIAGRAM 81 )
N a. visible for at least one mile N b. flashing at intervals of 120 flashes per minute N c. more than 50 meters apart Y d. visible at night and during periods of restricted visibility 322: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The vessel whose lights are shown is navigating in a narrow channel. Which statement about this vessel is TRUE? (DIAGRAM 82 )
Y a. It shall not impede the passage of any other vessel navigating within the channel or fairway. N b. It is the stand-on vessel N c. It may anchor in the channel or fairway N d. It shows two balls 334: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Diagram "A" shows the arc of visibility of a __________. (DIAGRAM 23 )
N a. yellow flashing light Y b. red sidelight N c. green sidelight N d. stern light 728: INLAND ONLY A vessel engaged in public safety activities may display an alternately flashing red and yellow light. This special light may be used by a vessel engaged in __________.
N a. river bank protection N b. conducting submarine operations Y c. firefighting N d. law enforcement 4277: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in a fog when you hear a whistle signal of one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. This signal could indicate all of the following EXCEPT a vessel __________.
Y a. being towed N b. not under command N c. fishing with trawls N d. towing astern 4328: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel displaying the day-shape shown __________. (DIAGRAM 10 )
N a. is at anchor N b. is not under command Y c. has a tow that exceeds 200 meters in length N d. has a tow that is carrying dangerous cargo 4354: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a power-driven vessel less than 12 meters in length may, instead of the normal navigation lights, show sidelights and one __________.
Y a. white light N b. yellow light N c. flashing white light N d. flashing yellow light 4356: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing underway sounds the same fog signal as a __________.
N a. power-driven vessel stopped and making no way through the water N b. vessel being towed Y c. vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver at anchor N d. sailing vessel at anchor 4390: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What lights must sailboats show when underway at night?
N a. One all-round white light N b. A stern light N c. Red and green sidelights Y d. Red and green sidelights and a stern light 4394: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A partly submerged vessel or object being towed, which is not readily noticeable, shall show __________.
N a. yellow lights at each end N b. two red lights in a vertical line N c. a black ball Y d. a diamond shape 4427: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing light, according to the Rules, is a __________.
N a. white light N b. red light Y c. yellow light N d. blue light 4446: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is NOT a distress signal?
N a. A continuous sounding with any fog signal apparatus N b. A signal sent by radiotelephone consisting of the spoken word "Mayday" N c. An International Code Signal of N.C. Y d. The firing of green star rockets or shells 4468: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a vessel displaying three lights in a vertical line. The highest and lowest lights are red and the middle light is white. She is also showing a white light at the stern, which is lower than the forward light. It could be a __________.
Y a. survey vessel N b. vessel not under command N c. vessel aground N d. pilot vessel with port side to you 4473: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A head-on situation at night is one in which you see dead ahead a vessel showing __________.
N a. one sidelight N b. one sidelight and a masthead light N c. one sidelight and two masthead lights Y d. both sidelights of a vessel and her masthead light(s) 4480: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel towing another vessel astern (tow less than 200 meters) shall show __________.
N a. a small white light abaft the funnel N b. three masthead lights in a vertical line instead of either the forward or after masthead lights Y c. two masthead lights in a vertical line instead of either the forward or after masthead lights N d. two towing lights in a vertical line at the stern 4514: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are heading due east (090°) and observe a vessel's red sidelight on your port beam. The vessel may be heading __________.
N a. northwest (315°) N b. north (000°) N c. southeast (135°) Y d. southwest (225°) 4634: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your tug is underway at night and NOT towing. What light(s) should your vessel show aft to other vessels coming up from astern?
Y a. One white light N b. Two white lights N c. One white light and one yellow light N d. One white light and two yellow lights 4638: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel is underway and fishing with trolling lines. This vessel __________.
Y a. must keep out of the way of sailing vessels N b. must sound a one prolonged, two short blasts signal in restricted visibility N c. is the stand-on vessel when overtaking power-driven vessels N d. All of the above 4737: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a narrow channel. Another vessel in the channel can only be navigated safely in that channel. You should __________.
Y a. not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel N b. hold your course and speed if she is on your port bow N c. sound three short blasts, and take all way off your vessel N d. sound two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast 4830: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Navigation Rules define a "vessel not under command" as a vessel which __________.
N a. from the nature of her work is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel N b. does not have a proper look-out N c. by taking action contrary to the Rules has created a special circumstance situation Y d. through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the Rules 4874: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What would be a "special circumstance" under the Rules?
N a. Vessel at anchor N b. Two vessels meeting N c. Speed in fog Y d. More than two vessels crossing 6520: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fog signal of one short, one prolonged, and one short blast may be sounded by a __________.
N a. vessel not under command Y b. vessel at anchor N c. vessel towing N d. All of the above 8023: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fishing vessel is approaching a vessel not under command. Which statement is TRUE?
Y a. The fishing vessel must keep clear of the vessel not under command. N b. If the vessel not under command is a power-driven vessel, she must keep clear of the fishing vessel. N c. They must exchange whistle signals. N d. Both vessels are required to take action to stay clear of each other. 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