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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. 109: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shown. Vessel "B" is an air-cushion vessel operating in the nondisplacement mode. In addition to a steady white light which other light will vessel "A" observe on vessel "B"? (DIAGRAM 17 )
N a. Steady green light N b. Flashing red light Y c. Flashing yellow light N d. Flashing white light 118: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a vessel engaged in fishing, other than trawling, and have gear extending more than 150 meters horizontally from the vessel. Which day-shape must you show in the direction of the outlying gear? (DIAGRAM 16 )
N a. A N b. B N c. C Y d. D 136: INLAND ONLY Yellow lights are NOT used to identify __________.
N a. a dredge pipeline on a trestle N b. the heads of tows being pushed ahead by tugboats N c. purse seiners Y d. a seaplane on the water 263: INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are on a power-driven vessel "I" as shown. Vessel "II" is a vessel engaged in fishing within 1/2 a mile of your vessel. Which action should you take? (DIAGRAM 36 )
N a. Hold course and speed without giving a signal. Y b. Change course or speed to avoid vessel "II". N c. Sound one short blast, and await a response. N d. Sound two short blasts, and await a response. 369: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are crossing as shown. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast on the whistle. Vessel "A" is the __________. (DIAGRAM 42 )
N a. stand-on vessel N b. overtaking vessel Y c. give-way vessel N d. None of the above 369: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are crossing as shown. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast on the whistle. Vessel "A" is the __________. (DIAGRAM 42 )
N a. stand-on vessel N b. overtaking vessel Y c. give-way vessel N d. None of the above 389: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see ONLY the light shown. This could be a vessel __________. (DIAGRAM 80 )
N a. not under command N b. engaged in fishing Y c. under oars N d. towing 4001: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The maximum length of a power-driven vessel which may show an all-round white light and sidelights instead of a masthead light, sidelights and a stern light is __________.
N a. 6.9 meters N b. 9.9 meters Y c. 11.9 meters N d. 19.9 meters 4088: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term "restricted visibility" as used in the Rules refers __________.
N a. only to fog N b. only to visibility of less than one-half of a mile N c. to visibility where you cannot see shore Y d. to any condition where visibility is restricted 4090: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Navigation Rules, you may depart from the Rules when __________.
N a. no vessels are in sight visually N b. no vessels are visible on radar Y c. you are in immediate danger N d. out of sight of land 4104: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is "in sight" of another vessel when __________.
N a. she can be observed by radar Y b. she can be observed visually from the other vessel N c. she can be plotted on radar well enough to determine her heading N d. her fog signal can be heard 4108: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At specified intervals, a vessel towing in fog shall sound __________.
N a. one prolonged blast N b. two prolonged blasts Y c. one prolonged and two short blasts in succession N d. one prolonged and three short blasts in succession 4160: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fog signal of one short, one prolonged, and one short blast may be sounded by a __________.
Y a. vessel at anchor N b. vessel not under command N c. vessel towing N d. All of the above 4240: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Systems of inbound and outbound lanes to promote the safe flow of vessel traffic in certain areas around the world are known as __________.
N a. merchant vessel reporting systems Y b. traffic separation schemes N c. collision avoidance fairways N d. restricted maneuverability channels 4241: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A tug is towing three manned barges in line in fog. The first vessel of the tow should sound __________.
Y a. no fog signal N b. one short blast N c. one prolonged and three short blasts N d. one prolonged, one short, and one prolonged blast 4242: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND All fog signals shall be sounded every two minutes with the exception of a vessel __________.
N a. underway or making way N b. under sail or under tow Y c. anchored or aground N d. not under command or restricted in her ability to maneuver 4277: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in a fog when you hear a whistle signal of one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. This signal could indicate all of the following EXCEPT a vessel __________.
Y a. being towed N b. not under command N c. fishing with trawls N d. towing astern 4298: INTERNATIONAL ONLY A single vessel being towed alongside shall exhibit __________.
N a. one all-round white light Y b. sidelights and a stern light N c. only the outboard sidelight and a stern light N d. a masthead light, sidelights, and a stern light 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 4434: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement correctly applies to a situation where a sailing vessel is overtaking a power-driven vessel?
N a. The power-driven vessel must keep out of the way of the sailing vessel. N b. A "special circumstance" situation exists. Y c. The sailing vessel must keep out of the way of the power- driven vessel. N d. The vessel which has the other vessel to the right must keep out of the way. 4527: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are fishing at night, and you sight a vessel showing three lights in a vertical line. The upper and lower lights are red and the middle light is white. Which statement is TRUE?
Y a. You must keep out of the way of the other vessel. N b. The other vessel is responsible to keep out of your way. N c. The other vessel is at anchor. N d. The rule of special circumstances applies. 4607: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum length of vessels required to show two anchor lights?
N a. 40 meters Y b. 50 meters N c. 60 meters N d. 70 meters 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 4825: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a light signal authorized by the Secretary of the Navy as an additional navigational light for a ship of war?
N a. Two yellow lights in a vertical line for a carrier launching aircraft N b. Green masthead and yardarm lights for a vessel engaged in mineclearing operations Y c. Flashing amber beacon for submarines N d. Yellow flares indicating torpedo firing exercises 4844: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does the word "breadth" mean in the Rules?
N a. Breadth on the uppermost continuous deck N b. Molded breadth Y c. Greatest breadth N d. Breadth at the load waterline 4853: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel on crossing courses. She is about one mile distant and is on your starboard bow. You believe she will cross ahead of you but she sounds a whistle signal of five short blasts. You should __________.
N a. answer the signal and hold course and speed N b. reduce speed slightly N c. initiate a passing signal that will allow for a half mile clearance Y d. make a large course change, and slow down if necessary 8002: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement is true concerning a vessel "constrained by her draft"?
Y a. She must be a power-driven vessel. N b. She is not under command. N c. She may be a vessel being towed. N d. She is hampered because of her work. 8030: INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel not under command sounds the same fog signal as a vessel __________.
N a. engaged in towing N b. constrained by her draft N c. under sail Y d. All of the above 8115: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Of the vessels listed, which must keep out of the way of all the others?
N a. A vessel constrained by her draft N b. A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver Y c. A vessel pushing a barge N d. A vessel engaged in fishing