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42: INLAND ONLY You are underway in a narrow channel, and are being overtaken by another power-driven vessel. The overtaking vessel sounds the signal indicating his intention to pass you on your starboard side. You signal your agreement by sounding __________.
Y a. one short blast N b. two prolonged blasts N c. two prolonged followed by two short blasts N d. one prolonged, one short, one prolonged, and one short blast in that order 49: INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel, when leaving a dock or berth, is required to sound __________.
N a. four short blasts N b. one long blast Y c. one prolonged blast N d. No signal is required. 86: INLAND ONLY What is the whistle signal used to indicate a power-driven vessel leaving a dock?
N a. One short blast N b. Three short blasts Y c. One prolonged blast N d. Three prolonged blasts 110: INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the fog signal of a sailing vessel 25 meters in length, anchored in a "special anchorage area" approved by the Secretary?
N a. The vessel is not required to sound a fog signal. Y b. The vessel shall ring a bell for 5 seconds every minute. 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. 251: INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown and will pass about 1/4 mile apart. Which action should the vessels take? (DIAGRAM 41 )
N a. The vessels should continue on course and pass without sounding any whistle signals. Y b. The vessels should exchange two blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard. N c. The vessels should exchange one blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard N d. The vessels should pass starboard to starboard and must sound whistle signals only if either vessel changes course. 354: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power-driven vessels are crossing within one half mile of each other as shown. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast of the whistle. This signal means __________. (DIAGRAM 42 )
N a. "I intend to leave you on your starboard side" Y b. "I am altering my course to starboard" N c. "I am altering my course to port" N d. None of the above 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 4043: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the watch officer on a power-driven vessel and notice a large sailing vessel approaching from astern. You should __________.
N a. slow down N b. sound one short blast and change course to starboard N c. sound two short blasts and change course to port Y d. hold your course and speed 4158: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 25-meter vessel trawling will show the dayshape(s) consisting of __________.
N a. a basket N b. two balls Y c. two cones, apexes together N d. a cone, apex downward 4179: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is NOT allowed to show the all-round red over green lights on the mast if __________.
N a. she is showing sidelights N b. her sidelights are combined and shown on the fore and aft centerline of the vessel N c. she is showing a stern light Y d. her sidelights and stern light are combined in one lantern and shown on the mast 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 4258: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a broken down vessel being towed would show the same lights as __________.
N a. a power-driven vessel underway N b. the towing vessel Y c. a barge N d. a vessel at anchor 4300: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a vessel displaying the light shown is __________. (DIAGRAM 46 )
Y a. sailing N b. fishing and making way N c. a pilot boat making way N d. fishing and anchored 4300: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a vessel displaying the light shown is __________. (DIAGRAM 46 )
Y a. sailing N b. fishing and making way N c. a pilot boat making way N d. fishing and anchored 4344: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND "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 4353: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Every vessel that is to keep out of the way of another vessel must take positive early action to comply with this obligation and must __________.
Y a. avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel N b. avoid passing astern of the other vessel N c. sound one prolonged blast to indicate compliance N d. alter course to port for a vessel on her port side 4365: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An anchored vessel is servicing an aid to navigation and is restricted in her ability to maneuver. Which lights will she show?
Y a. Three lights in a vertical line, the highest and lowest red and the middle white, and anchor lights N b. Three lights in a vertical line, the highest and lowest red and the middle white, ONLY N c. Anchor lights ONLY N d. Anchor lights and sidelights ONLY 4445: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must show a towing light above the stern light?
N a. A vessel pushing three barges ahead N b. A vessel towing alongside Y c. A vessel with a 150-meter tow astern N d. None of the above 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 4557: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Rule 14 describes the action to be taken by vessels meeting head-on. Which of the following conditions must exist in order for this rule to apply?
N a. Both vessels must be power-driven. N b. They must be meeting on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses. N c. The situation must involve risk of collision. Y d. All of the above 4656: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel fishing at night, with gear extending more than 150 meters horizontally outwards, will show in the direction of the gear __________.
Y a. one white light N b. two vertical white lights N c. one yellow light N d. two vertical yellow lights 4677: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on vessel "A", as shown and hear vessel "B" sound a signal indicating his intention to overtake you. You feel it is not safe for vessel "B" to overtake you at the present time. You should __________. (DIAGRAM 32 )
N a. sound two short blasts Y b. sound five or more short and rapid blasts N c. not answer the whistle signal from vessel "B" N d. sound three blasts of the whistle 4693: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 200-meter vessel is aground in restricted visibility. Which signal is optional?
Y a. A whistle signal N b. A gong signal N c. A bell signal N d. All of the above are optional. 4717: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel underway at night MAY show __________.
N a. a green light over a red light N b. a red light over a white light N c. two white lights at the stern Y d. None of the above 4736: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility a towed vessel must sound a fog signal when it is _____________ .
N a. the last vessel in the tow Y b. the last vessel in the tow and it is carrying a crew N c. manned, regardless of its position in the tow N d. None of the above are correct 4841: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel transferring cargo while underway is classified by the Rules as a vessel __________.
Y a. restricted in her ability to maneuver N b. in special circumstances N c. not under command N d. constrained by her draft 4877: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. If you think the give-way vessel is NOT taking sufficient action to avoid collision, you should sound __________.
N a. one short blast and maintain course N b. two short blasts, alter to port, and pass astern Y c. the danger signal N d. no signal and maneuver at will 5350: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel using a traffic separation scheme shall __________.
Y a. avoid anchoring in areas near the termination of the scheme N b. avoid crossing traffic lanes, but if obliged to do so, shall cross on as small an angle as is practical N c. only anchor in the separation zone N d. use the separation zone for navigating through the scheme if she is hindering other traffic due to her slower speed 8099: INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel displaying three red lights in a vertical line is __________.
N a. restricted in her ability to maneuver N b. not under command N c. engaged in mineclearing operations Y d. constrained by her draft 8136: INTERNATIONAL ONLY A power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside will show sidelights, a stern light, and __________.
N a. an all-round red light where it can best be seen N b. two yellow masthead lights in a vertical line Y c. two masthead lights in a vertical line N d. a single white light forward