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29: INLAND ONLY A fleet of moored barges extends into a navigable channel. What is the color of the lights on the barges?
N a. Red N b. Amber Y c. White N d. Yellow 181: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, you see the display of lights shown. They indicate a(n) __________. (DIAGRAM 74 )
Y a. sailing vessel N b. 8-meter power-driven vessel N c. vessel not under command N d. 12-meter fishing vessel 259: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Barges being towed at night must exhibit navigation lights __________.
Y a. at all times N b. only if manned N c. only if towed astern N d. Need not be lighted 268: INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in the situation as shown and will pass within 1/2 mile of each other. Two short blasts from either vessel means __________. (DIAGRAM 37 )
Y a. "I intend to leave you on my starboard side." N b. "I intend to leave you on my port side." N c. "I am altering my course to port." N d. "I am altering my course to starboard." 282: 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 not under command Y b. dredge pipeline N c. vessel aground N d. vessel engaged in fishing 292: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The tug shown is greater than 50 meters and severely restricted in her ability to deviate from her course. Which lights would be displayed from the towing vessel? (DIAGRAM 24 )
N a. Two white masthead lights, red-white-red all round lights, sidelights, stern light and a towing light N b. Three white masthead lights, red-white-red all round lights, sidelights and two towing lights N c. Three white masthead lights, two all round red lights, sidelights, stern light and a towing light Y d. None of the above 328: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Diagram "D" shows the arc of visibility of a __________. (DIAGRAM 23 )
N a. white masthead light N b. green sidelight N c. stern light Y d. None of the above 395: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see ONLY the light shown. This could be a __________. (DIAGRAM 80 )
N a. law enforcement vessel Y b. sailing vessel N c. vessel engaged in trawling N d. power-driven vessel 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 4113: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal, other than a distress signal, can be used by a vessel to attract attention?
Y a. Searchlight beam N b. Continuous sounding of a fog signal apparatus N c. Burning barrel N d. Orange smoke signal 4142: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing must display a light in the direction of any gear that extends outward more than 150 meters. The color of this light is __________.
Y a. white N b. green N c. red N d. yellow 4152: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel with a 150-meter stern tow shall display __________.
N a. three masthead lights in a vertical line Y b. a towing light above the stern light N c. two towing lights in a vertical line N d. a red light over a white light at the masthead 4182: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Distress signals may be __________.
N a. red flares N b. smoke signals N c. sound signals Y d. Any of the above 4245: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Underway at night, a vessel displaying the lights shown is __________. (DIAGRAM 62 )
N a. engaged in fishing N b. mine sweeping N c. a pilot boat Y d. under sail 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. 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. 4358: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel should not impede the navigation of a power-driven vessel?
N a. A vessel not under command N b. A vessel engaged in fishing N c. A sailing vessel Y d. A seaplane 4475: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A self-propelled dredge not engaged in dredging but proceeding to a dredging location at night would __________.
N a. not be required to show any lights N b. be required to show the lights characteristic of a dredge N c. be required to show the lights of a stationary dredge Y d. be required to show the lights of a power-driven vessel underway 4481: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear the rapid ringing of a bell for about five seconds followed by the sounding of a gong for about five seconds. This signal came from a __________.
N a. vessel engaged in fishing at anchor N b. sailing vessel at anchor Y c. vessel 150 meters in length at anchor N d. vessel aground 4496: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel which is fishing is required to show sidelights and a stern light only when __________.
N a. anchored N b. underway N c. dead in the water Y d. underway and making way 4528: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is to sound a fog signal of one prolonged followed by two short blasts?
N a. A vessel not under command N b. A sailing vessel, underway N c. A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver when carrying out her work at anchor Y d. All of the above 4628: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel displaying the day-shape shown is indicating that she is __________. (DIAGRAM 35 )
Y a. being propelled by power as well as sail N b. on a starboard tack N c. close-hauled and has difficulty maneuvering N d. fishing as well as sailing 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 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 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 4834: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND To be considered "engaged in fishing" under the Rules, a vessel must be __________.
N a. power-driven N b. showing lights or shapes for a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver N c. using nets Y d. using fishing apparatus which restricts maneuverability 8007: INTERNATIONAL ONLY A towing light is __________.
N a. shown at the bow N b. white in color Y c. shown in addition to the stern light N d. an all-round light 8038: INTERNATIONAL ONLY In which case would an overtaking vessel sound a whistle signal of two prolonged followed by one short blast?
N a. When overtaking in restricted visibility Y b. When overtaking in a narrow channel N c. When overtaking on open waters N d. When no other vessels are in the immediate area 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 8128: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement is TRUE, according to the Rules?
Y a. A vessel engaged in fishing while underway shall, so far as possible, keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. N b. A vessel not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. N c. A vessel engaged in fishing shall keep out of the way of a sailing vessel. N d. A vessel not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishing.