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22: INLAND ONLY You are crossing the course of another vessel which is to your starboard. You have reached an agreement by radiotelephone to pass astern of the other vessel. You MUST __________.
N a. sound one short blast N b. sound two short blasts N c. change course to starboard Y d. None of the above 68: INLAND ONLY Which is CORRECT regarding a "special flashing light"?
N a. It must be yellow in color. N b. It must be placed as far forward as possible. N c. It must not show through an arc of more than 225°. Y d. All of the above 72: INLAND ONLY You are approaching a vessel displaying the lights as shown. This is a(n) __________. (DIAGRAM 75 )
N a. meeting head-on situation N b. crossing situation Y c. overtaking situation N d. special circumstance situation 74: INLAND ONLY Which term is NOT used in the Inland Navigation Rules?
N a. A vessel engaged in mineclearing operations Y b. A vessel constrained by her draft N c. A vessel towing N d. A vessel engaged in fishing 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 137: INLAND ONLY A vessel displaying an alternating red and yellow light is __________.
N a. in distress N b. enforcing the law Y c. engaged in public safety activities N d. restricted in its ability to maneuver 174: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see the display of lights shown. They could indicate a vessel __________. (DIAGRAM 71 )
N a. under sail and power N b. dredging while underway N c. fishing with nets extending more than 150 meters Y d. power-driven and approaching head-on 204: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are in a crossing situation on the high seas as shown. Vessel "B" sounds one short blast. What is the proper action for vessel "A" to take? (DIAGRAM 14 )
N a. Answer with one blast and hold course and speed Y b. Hold course and speed N c. Answer with one blast and keep clear of vessel "B" N d. Sound danger signal 227: INLAND ONLY A commercial vessel engaged in public safety activities may display a(n) __________.
Y a. alternately flashing red and yellow light N b. flashing blue light N c. flashing yellow light N d. alternately flashing blue and red light 233: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shown. and will pass without changing course. Vessel "B" is an air-cushion vessel operating in the nondisplacement mode. Which light will vessel "A" observe from vessel "B"? (DIAGRAM 17 )
N a. Green light N b. flashing red light Y c. flashing yellow light N d. flashing white light 276: INLAND ONLY While underway you sight the lights shown with the yellow lights flashing, you should __________. (DIAGRAM 81 )
Y a. pass between the two sets of vertical red lights N b. wait until the vessel ahead crosses your bow N c. stop until the red lights turn green N d. proceed leaving all the lights on your starboard side 297: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The display of lights shown could represent a __________. (DIAGRAM 48 )
Y a. tug and a barge being towed astern N b. vessel constrained by her draft N c. vessel in the nondisplacement mode N d. vessel not under command 4068: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In the situation illustrated, vessel I is a power-driven vessel. Vessel II is a sailing vessel with the wind dead aft. Which statement about this situation is correct? (DIAGRAM 2 )
Y a. Vessel I should keep out of the way of Vessel II. N b. Vessel II should keep out of the way of Vessel I. N c. Vessel II would normally be the stand-on vessel, but should stay out of the way in this particular situation. N d. The Rules of Special Circumstances applies, and neither vessel is the stand-on vessel. 4120: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing during the day would show __________.
N a. one black ball N b. two cones with bases together N c. a cone, apex downward Y d. two cones, apexes together 4205: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing vessel is towing two barges astern. The length of the tow from the stern of the tug to the stern of the last barge is 250 meters. The towing vessel is 45 meters in length. How many white masthead lights should be displayed on the tugboat at night?
N a. 1 N b. 2 Y c. 3 N d. 4 4251: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, if you see a vessel ahead displaying the lights shown you should __________. (DIAGRAM 70 )
N a. provide assistance as the vessel is in distress N b. stay clear as the vessel is transferring dangerous cargo Y c. stay clear as the vessel is fishing N d. change course to the right as the vessel is crossing your bow 4270: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel displaying the lights shown is a __________. (DIAGRAM 70 )
N a. pilot boat N b. sailboat Y c. fishing vessel N d. motorboat 4280: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessels I and II are underway as shown. Vessel I is a sailing vessel with the wind dead aft. Vessel II is a power-driven vessel trawling. Which statement is TRUE? (DIAGRAM 33 )
Y a. Vessel I is to keep clear because the other vessel is fishing. N b. Vessel II is to keep clear because she is a power-driven vessel. N c. Vessel II is to keep clear because the other vessel is to its starboard. N d. Both vessels are to take action to stay clear of each other. 4337: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel showing a yellow light over a white light at night is a vessel __________.
N a. engaged in piloting Y b. towing astern N c. engaged in fishing N d. in distress 4355: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are crossing a narrow channel in an 18-meter tug when you sight a loaded tankship off your port bow coming up the channel. Which statement is correct?
N a. Neither vessel is the stand-on vessel because the tankship is crossing. Y b. You cannot impede the safe passage of the tankship. N c. The tankship is the stand-on vessel because it is in the channel. N d. The tankship is the stand-on vessel because it is the larger of the two vessels. 4549: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two sailing vessels are approaching each other as shown. Which statement is correct? (DIAGRAM 3 )
N a. Vessel "I" should stand on because she has the wind on her port side. Y b. Vessel "II" should stand on because she has the wind on her starboard side. N c. Neither vessel is the stand-on vessel because they are meeting head-on. N d. Vessel "I" should stand on because she is close-hauled. 4565: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a bend in a river where, due to the bank, you cannot see around the other side. A vessel on the other side of the bend sounds one prolonged blast. You should __________.
N a. sound passing signals N b. not sound any signal until you sight the other vessel Y c. sound a prolonged blast N d. sound the danger signal 4618: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would exhibit sidelights when underway and not making way?
Y a. A vessel towing astern N b. A vessel trawling N c. A vessel not under command N d. A vessel engaged in dredging operations 4654: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing shall keep out of the way of a vessel __________.
N a. under sail Y b. restricted in her ability to maneuver N c. crossing a channel N d. All of the above 4687: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing while at anchor shall sound a fog signal of __________.
N a. one prolonged and three short blasts at one minute intervals N b. a rapid ringing of the bell for five seconds at one minute intervals Y c. one prolonged and two short blasts at two minute intervals N d. a sounding of the bell and gong at one minute intervals 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 4851: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND. In which situation would you consider a risk of collision to exist?
N a. A vessel is one point on your starboard bow, range increasing, bearing changing slightly to the right. N b. A vessel is broad on your starboard beam, range decreasing, bearing changing rapidly to the right. Y c. A vessel is two points abaft your port beam, range decreasing, bearing constant. N d. A vessel is on your starboard quarter, range increasing, bearing is constant. 4851: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND. In which situation would you consider a risk of collision to exist?
N a. A vessel is one point on your starboard bow, range increasing, bearing changing slightly to the right. N b. A vessel is broad on your starboard beam, range decreasing, bearing changing rapidly to the right. Y c. A vessel is two points abaft your port beam, range decreasing, bearing constant. N d. A vessel is on your starboard quarter, range increasing, bearing is constant. 4873: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation on open waters, a sailing vessel shall keep out of the way of all the following vessels EXCEPT a vessel __________.
N a. not under command N b. restricted in her ability to maneuver Y c. engaged in towing N d. fishing 8024: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which signal is required to be sounded by a power-driven vessel ONLY?
Y a. A signal meaning, "I am altering my course to starboard." N b. A signal meaning, "I intend to overtake you on your starboard side." N c. A signal meaning that the vessel sounding it is in doubt as to the other vessel's actions. N d. A signal sounded when approaching a bend.