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77: INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown and will pass about 1/4 mile apart. What action should the vessels take? (DIAGRAM 41 )
N a. Both 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. 123: INLAND ONLY What is not contained in the Inland Navigation Rules?
N a. An inconspicuous, partly submerged object N b. Lights on pipelines Y c. A vessel constrained by her draft N d. An air-cushion vessel 149: INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside on the Mississippi River, above the Huey P. Long Bridge, shall carry __________.
N a. two masthead lights, sidelights, and stern light N b. two masthead lights, sidelights, and two towing lights Y c. sidelights and two towing lights N d. one masthead light, sidelights, and stern light 221: INLAND ONLY A barge more than 50 meters long would be required to show how many white anchor lights when anchored in a Secretary approved "special anchorage area"?
N a. None N b. 3 Y c. 2 N d. 1 267: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in the situation as shown. Two short blasts from either vessel means __________. (DIAGRAM 37 )
N a. "I am altering my course to starboard." N b. "I intend to leave you on my port side." Y c. "I am altering my course to port." N d. "I am operating astern propulsion." 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 4006: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is approaching a bend. You hear a prolonged blast from around the bend. You should __________.
N a. back your engines N b. stop your engines and drift Y c. answer with one prolonged blast N d. sound the danger signal 4038: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A bell is used to sound a fog signal for a __________.
N a. power-driven vessel underway Y b. sailing vessel at anchor N c. vessel engaged in fishing N d. vessel not under command 4156: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is "underway" under the Rules of the Road?
N a. A vessel at anchor with the engine running N b. A vessel with a line led to a tree onshore Y c. A vessel drifting with the engine off N d. A vessel aground 4198: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway and approaching a bend in the channel where vessels approaching from the opposite direction cannot be seen. You should sound __________.
Y a. one blast, 4 to 6 seconds in duration N b. three blasts, 4 to 6 seconds in duration N c. one continuous blast until you are able to see around the bend N d. one blast, 8 to 10 seconds in duration 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 4216: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a narrow channel. You see a vessel that can only be navigated safely within the channel. You should __________.
N a. initiate an exchange of passing signals Y b. not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel N c. sound the danger signal N d. hold your course and speed 4325: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel aground in fog shall sound, in addition to the proper anchor signal, which of the following?
N a. Three strokes on the gong before and after sounding the anchor signal Y b. Three strokes on the bell before and after the anchor signal N c. Four short blasts on the whistle N d. One prolonged and one short blast on the whistle 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 4397: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, a vessel fishing must keep out of the way of a vessel which is __________.
N a. under sail N b. towing Y c. restricted in her ability to maneuver N d. engaged in pilotage duty 4489: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a vessel of 150 meters in length, at anchor?
N a. She may show an all-round white light where it can best be seen. Y b. She must show all-round white lights forward and aft. N c. The showing of working lights is optional. N d. None of the above 4521: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Navigation Rules, all of the following are engaged in fishing EXCEPT a vessel __________.
N a. setting nets N b. trawling N c. using a dredge net Y d. trolling 4550: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement concerning an overtaking situation is correct?
N a. The overtaking vessel is the stand-on vessel. N b. Neither vessel is the stand-on vessel. N c. The overtaking vessel must maintain course and speed. Y d. The overtaking vessel must keep out of the way of the other. 4555: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is proceeding along a narrow channel and can safely navigate ONLY inside the channel. The sailing vessel approaches a vessel engaged in fishing. Which statement is TRUE?
Y a. The fishing vessel is directed not to impede the passage of the sailing vessel. N b. The sailing vessel must keep out of the way of the fishing vessel. N c. Each vessel should move to the edge of the channel on her port side. N d. Each vessel should be displaying signals for a vessel constrained by her draft. 4564: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel sounds the same fog signal when underway or at anchor?
N a. A sailing vessel Y b. A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver N c. A vessel constrained by her draft N d. A vessel not under command 4583: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An anchor ball need NOT be exhibited by an anchored vessel if she is __________.
N a. under 50 meters in length, and anchored in an anchorage N b. over 150 meters in length N c. rigged for sail Y d. less than 7 meters in length, and not in or near an area where other vessels normally navigate 4613: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Working lights shall be used to illuminate the decks of a vessel __________.
Y a. over 100 meters at anchor N b. not under command N c. constrained by her draft N d. Any of the above 4699: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the identity signal which may be sounded by a vessel engaged on pilotage duty in fog?
N a. 2 short blasts N b. 3 short blasts Y c. 4 short blasts N d. 5 short blasts 4827: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that vessels may depart from the requirements of the Rules when __________.
N a. operating in restricted visibility N b. operating in a narrow channel Y c. necessary to avoid immediate danger N d. the Master enters it in the ship's log 4839: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is considered to be "restricted in her ability to maneuver" under the Rules if she is __________.
N a. at anchor Y b. mineclearing N c. engaged in fishing N d. engaged in towing 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. 8021: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Your vessel is crossing a narrow channel. A vessel to port is within the channel and crossing your course. She is showing a black cylinder. What is your responsibility?
N a. Hold your course and speed. N b. Sound the danger signal. N c. Begin an exchange of passing signals. Y d. Do not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel. 8059: INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are in sight of a power-driven vessel that sounds two short blasts of the whistle. This signal means that the vessel __________.
Y a. is altering course to port N b. is altering course to starboard N c. intends to leave you on her port side N d. intends to leave you on her starboard side 8081: INTERNATIONAL ONLY The light which may be used with a vessel's whistle must be __________.
N a. used when the whistle is broken Y b. a white light N c. used only at night N d. used prior to sounding the whistle 8089: BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND A towing light __________.
N a. flashes at regular intervals of 50-70 flashes per minute Y b. is yellow in color N c. shows an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of not less than 180° nor more than 225° N d. All of the above