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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 76: INLAND ONLY A special flashing light is used on a vessel(s) __________.
Y a. being pushed ahead N b. at anchor in a fairway N c. towed astern N d. All of the above 78: INLAND ONLY Under the Inland Navigation Rules, what is the meaning of a one short blast signal used when meeting another vessel?
N a. "I am turning to starboard." N b. "I am turning to port." N c. "I intend to leave you on my starboard side." Y d. "I intend to leave you on my port side." 290: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The tow shown is greater 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 )
N a. ball-diamond-ball on the towing vessel N b. diamond on the towing vessel N c. diamond on the barges Y 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 299: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel displaying the lights shown is a(n) __________. (DIAGRAM 79 )
Y a. vessel towing astern N b. vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver N c. vessel not under command N d. vessel aground 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 386: INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the fog signal of a barge 35 meters in length, anchored in a "special anchorage area" approved by the Secretary?
N a. The vessel shall ring a bell for 5 seconds every minute. Y b. The vessel is not required to sound a fog signal. N c. The vessel shall sound one blast of the whistle every 2 minutes. N d. The vessel shall sound three blasts on the whistle every 2 minutes. 388: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Lighting requirements in inland waters are different from those in international waters for __________.
N a. barges being pushed ahead N b. vessels being towed alongside N c. vessels pushing ahead Y d. All of the above 4021: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A light signal of three flashes means __________.
N a. "I am in doubt as to your actions" N b. "My engines are full speed astern" N c. "I desire to overtake you" Y d. "I am operating astern propulsion" 4031: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Additional light signals are provided in the Annexes to the Rules for vessels __________.
Y a. engaged in fishing N b. not under command N c. engaged in towing N d. under sail 4039: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see another vessel approaching, and its compass bearing does not significantly change. This would indicate that __________.
N a. you are the stand-on vessel Y b. risk of collision exists N c. a special circumstances situation exists N d. the other vessel is dead in the water 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 4090: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Navigation Rules, you may depart from the Rules when __________.
N a. no vessels are in sight visually N b. no vessels are visible on radar Y c. you are in immediate danger N d. out of sight of land 4101: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning the danger signal?
Y a. When any vessel fails to understand the intentions of an approaching vessel she must sound the danger signal. N b. Only the stand-on vessel can sound the danger signal. N c. Distress signals may be used in place of the danger signal. N d. The danger signal consists of 4 or more short blasts of the whistle. 4267: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are overtaking a vessel at night and you see a yellow light showing above the stern light of the overtaken vessel. The overtaken vessel is __________.
N a. underway and dredging N b. pushing ahead or towing alongside Y c. towing astern N d. a pilot vessel 4269: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND All of the following are distress signals under the Rules EXCEPT __________.
Y a. International Code Signal "AA" N b. orange-colored smoke N c. red flares N d. the repeated raising and lowering of outstretched arms 4303: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In fog, you hear apparently forward of your beam a fog signal of 2 prolonged blasts in succession every two minutes. This signal indicates a __________.
N a. power-driven vessel making way through the water N b. vessel being pushed ahead N c. vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver Y d. power-driven vessel underway but stopped and making no way through the water 4304: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel being towed will show __________.
N a. a forward masthead light Y b. sidelights and a stern light N c. a towing light N d. All of the above 4378: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While you are underway, navigation lights must be displayed on your vessel __________.
Y a. during all periods of restricted visibility N b. at all times N c. at night only when other vessels may be in the area N d. at night only when vessels are detected on radar 4399: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would display a cone, apex downward?
N a. A fishing vessel with outlying gear Y b. A vessel proceeding under sail and machinery N c. A vessel engaged in diving operations N d. A vessel being towed 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 4516: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is, by definition, unable to keep out of the way of another vessel?
N a. Vessel engaged in fishing Y b. Vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver N c. Sailing vessel N d. Vessel towing 4534: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing where the tow prevents her from changing course shall carry __________.
N a. only the lights for a vessel towing N b. only the lights for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver Y c. the lights for a towing vessel and the lights for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver N d. the lights for a towing vessel and the lights for a vessel not under command 4552: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning fog signals?
N a. All fog signals for sailing vessels are to be given at intervals of not more than one minute. N b. A vessel not under command sounds the same fog signal as a vessel towed. N c. A pilot vessel underway and making way sounds the pilot identity signal and no other signal. Y d. A vessel aground may sound a whistle signal. 4571: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision is considered to exist if __________.
N a. four vessels are nearby N b. a vessel has a steady bearing at a constant range Y c. there is any doubt that a risk of collision exists N d. a special circumstance situation is apparent 4586: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What describes a head-on situation?
N a. Seeing one red light of a vessel directly ahead N b. Seeing two forward white towing lights in a vertical line on a towing vessel directly ahead N c. Seeing both sidelights of a vessel directly off your starboard beam Y d. Seeing both sidelights of a vessel directly ahead 4681: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may exhibit lights other than those prescribed by the Rules as long as the additional lights __________.
N a. are not the same color as either side light N b. have a lesser range of visibility than the prescribed lights Y c. do not impair the visibility or distinctive character of the prescribed lights N d. All of the above 4770: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel ahead sound two prolonged blasts on the whistle. You should __________.
N a. sound two blasts and change course to the left N b. sound whistle signals only if you change course N c. not sound any whistle signals until the other vessel is sighted Y d. sound only fog signals until the other vessel is sighted 8077: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" on open waters and will pass without changing course. Vessel "A" should __________.
N a. sound two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts N b. sound the danger signal Y c. not sound any whistle signals N d. sound one long blast