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19: INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel operating in a narrow channel with a following current on the Great Lakes or Western Rivers is meeting an upbound vessel. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. The downbound vessel has the right-of-way. N b. The downbound vessel must initiate the required maneuvering signals. N c. The downbound vessel must propose the manner and place of passage. Y d. All of the above 27: INLAND ONLY Your vessel is meeting another vessel head-on. To comply with the rules, you should exchange __________.
N a. one short blast, alter course to port, and pass starboard to starboard Y b. one short blast, alter course to starboard, and pass port to port N c. two short blasts, alter course to port, and pass starboard to starboard N d. two short blasts, alter course to starboard, and pass port to port 162: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a vessel heading due south and see the lights shown one point on the port bow. This vessel could be heading ___________ . (DIAGRAM 51 )
N a. SSW Y b. NW N c. NE N d. SE 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 210: INLAND ONLY A single vessel being towed alongside shall exhibit __________.
N a. one all-round white light Y b. sidelights, stern light and a special flashing light N c. only the outboard sidelight and a stern light N d. a masthead light, sidelights, and a stern light 257: INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in the situation as shown. One short blast from either vessel means __________. (DIAGRAM 37 )
N a. "I am altering my course to starboard." Y b. "I intend to leave you on my port side." N c. "I intend to hold course and speed." N d. "I intend to pass on your starboard side." 284: INLAND ONLY While underway you sight the lights shown with the yellow lights flashing. The lights displayed are from a __________. (DIAGRAM 81 )
N a. vessel aground N b. mine clearance vessel N c. vessel not under command Y d. dredge pipeline 383: INLAND ONLY You are meeting "head on" a tug towing a barge alongside about a mile away. In addition to the white masthead lights which other lights do you see on the tug and tow combined?
N a. One green and one red sidelight on the outside of the unit N b. One green and one red sidelight and a special flashing light N c. Only the green and red sidelights marking each vessel Y d. The green and red sidelights marking each vessel and a special flashing light 396: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see ONLY the light shown. This could be a __________. (DIAGRAM 80 )
N a. vessel aground N b. submarine on the surface N c. vessel engaged in trawling Y d. vessel under oars 3683: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rules require that a stand-on vessel SHALL take action to avoid collision when she determines that __________.
N a. risk of collision exists N b. the other vessel will cross ahead of her N c. the other vessel is not taking appropriate action Y d. collision cannot be avoided by the give-way vessel's maneuver alone 4020: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel must proceed at a safe speed __________.
N a. in restricted visibility N b. in congested waters N c. during darkness Y d. at all times 4081: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are aboard vessel "A" , a power-driven vessel, on open waters and vessel "B", a sailing vessel, is sighted off your port bow as shown. Which vessel is the stand-on vessel? (DIAGRAM 27 )
N a. Vessel "A" because it is towing N b. Vessel "A" because it is to starboard of vessel "B" Y c. Vessel "B" because it is sailing N d. Vessel "B" because it is to port of vessel "A" 4081: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are aboard vessel "A" , a power-driven vessel, on open waters and vessel "B", a sailing vessel, is sighted off your port bow as shown. Which vessel is the stand-on vessel? (DIAGRAM 27 )
N a. Vessel "A" because it is towing N b. Vessel "A" because it is to starboard of vessel "B" Y c. Vessel "B" because it is sailing N d. Vessel "B" because it is to port of vessel "A" 4129: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel MUST show two masthead lights in a vertical line?
Y a. A power-driven vessel less than 50 meters in length with a 20-meter tow N b. A sailing vessel towing a small vessel astern N c. A vessel not under command N d. A vessel engaged in dredging 4131: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What day-shape should a vessel being towed exhibit if the tow EXCEEDS 200 meters?
N a. Two balls N b. Two diamonds N c. One ball Y d. One diamond 4219: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your 15-meter vessel is crossing a narrow channel and a large cargo vessel to port is within the channel and crossing your course. You must __________.
N a. hold course and speed N b. sound the danger signal N c. initiate an exchange of passing signals Y d. do not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel 4220: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towed astern shall show __________.
N a. masthead lights Y b. sidelights N c. a special flashing light N d. All of the above 4234: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What lights, if any, would you exhibit at night if your vessel were broken down and being towed by another vessel?
N a. None N b. Same lights as for a power-driven vessel underway N c. A white light forward and a white light aft Y d. The colored sidelights and a white stern light 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 4284: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is true concerning a vessel equipped with operational radar?
N a. The Master of the vessel must be on the bridge when the radar is in use. N b. The radar equipment is only required to be used in restricted visibility. N c. The use of a radar excuses a vessel from the need of a look-out. Y d. This equipment must be used to obtain early warning of risk of collision. 4339: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two vessels are in an overtaking situation. Which of the lights on the overtaken vessel will the overtaking vessel see?
N a. Two masthead lights N b. One masthead light and a sidelight N c. Both sidelights Y d. Stern light only 4362: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel underway and fishing shall keep out of the way of a __________.
N a. power-driven vessel underway Y b. vessel not under command N c. vessel sailing N d. vessel engaged on pilotage duty 4458: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see the lights shown as illustrated on your port bow. You should __________. (DIAGRAM 50 )
Y a. hold course and speed N b. alter course to port N c. stop engines N d. sound the danger signal 4546: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may use the danger signal?
N a. The vessel to starboard when two power-driven vessels are crossing N b. A vessel engaged in fishing, crossing the course of a sailing vessel N c. Either of two power-driven vessels meeting head-on Y d. All of the above 4738: 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 Y b. five short and rapid blasts N c. no signal and maneuver at will N d. two short blasts, alter to port, and pass astern 4833: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a "vessel engaged in fishing"?
N a. The vessel is classified as "restricted in her ability to maneuver". N b. Her gear will not affect the vessel's maneuverability. Y c. The vessel may be using nets, lines, or trawls. N d. She sounds the same fog signal as a vessel underway but stopped and making no way. 4836: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is, by definition, unable to keep out of the way of another vessel?
N a. Vessel engaged in fishing N b. Vessel not making way N c. Vessel sailing Y d. Vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver 6530: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You hear the fog signal of another vessel forward of your beam. Risk of collision may exist. You MUST __________.
N a. stop your engines Y b. take all way off, if necessary N c. begin a radar plot N d. All of the above 8087: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Lighting requirements in inland waters are different from those for international waters for __________.
Y a. barges being pushed ahead N b. vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver N c. vessels towing astern N d. barges being towed astern 8097: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which day-shape is prescribed for a vessel constrained by her draft?
N a. A black diamond Y b. A cylinder N c. A black ball N d. A black cone, apex upward