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31: INLAND ONLY At night, a light signal consisting of two flashes by a vessel indicates __________.
N a. an intention to communicate over radiotelephone N b. that the vessel is in distress N c. an intention to leave another vessel to port Y d. an intention to leave another vessel to starboard 31: INLAND ONLY At night, a light signal consisting of two flashes by a vessel indicates __________.
N a. an intention to communicate over radiotelephone N b. that the vessel is in distress N c. an intention to leave another vessel to port Y d. an intention to leave another vessel to starboard 48: INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the fog signal of a vessel 15 meters in length, anchored in a "special anchorage area" approved by the Secretary?
Y a. The vessel is not required to sound a fog signal. N b. The vessel shall ring a bell for 5 seconds every minute. N c. The vessel shall sound one blast of the foghorn every 2 minutes. N d. The vessel shall sound three blasts on the whistle every 2 minutes. 78: INLAND ONLY Under the Inland Navigation Rules, what is the meaning of a one short blast signal used when meeting another vessel?
N a. "I am turning to starboard." N b. "I am turning to port." N c. "I intend to leave you on my starboard side." Y d. "I intend to leave you on my port side." 103: INLAND ONLY Which light display would mark the opening in a pipeline where vessels could pass through?
N a. Three red lights in a vertical line on each side of the opening Y b. Two red lights in a vertical line on each side of the opening N c. Three white lights in a vertical line on each side of the opening N d. Two white lights in a vertical line on each side of the opening 111: INLAND ONLY Which light display marks the opening in a pipeline where vessels could pass through?
Y a. Two red lights in a vertical line on each side of the opening N b. Three red lights in a vertical line on each side of the opening N c. Two yellow lights in a vertical line on each side of the opening N d. Three white lights in a vertical line on each side of the opening 148: INLAND ONLY In a narrow channel, you are underway on vessel "A" and desire to overtake vessel "B". After you sound two short blasts on your whistle, vessel "B" sounds five short and rapid blasts on the whistle. You should __________.
N a. pass with caution on the port side of vessel "B" N b. wait for the other vessel to initiate a signal Y c. initiate another signal after the situation has stabilized N d. immediately answer with the danger signal, and then sound one short blast 178: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which display of lights shown indicates a 65-meter tug towing a barge astern, length of tow 120 meters? (DIAGRAM 72 )
N a. A N b. B Y c. C N d. D 198: INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are on a vessel that cannot comply with the spacing requirement for masthead lights. What is required in this situation?
N a. The vessel must carry only the lights that comply with the rules; the others may be omitted. Y b. The vessel's lights must comply as closely as possible, as determined by her government. N c. The vessel must be altered to permit full compliance with the rules. N d. An all-round light should be substituted for the after masthead light and the stern light. 402: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a prolonged blast from another vessel. This signal indicates a __________.
N a. sailboat making way N b. power-driven vessel making way, towing Y c. power-driven vessel making way N d. vessel being towed 4077: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel at anchor shall display, between sunrise and sunset, on the forward part of the vessel where it can best be seen __________.
Y a. one black ball N b. two black balls N c. one red ball N d. two orange and white balls 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 4130: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The duration of each blast of the whistle signals used in meeting and crossing situations is __________.
Y a. about 1 second N b. 2 or 4 seconds N c. 4 to 6 seconds N d. 8 to 10 seconds 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 4185: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing, and at anchor, should exhibit __________.
N a. an anchor light N b. sidelights and stern light N c. three lights in a vertical line, the highest and lowest being red, and the middle being white Y d. None of the above 4217: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A man aboard a vessel, signaling by raising and lowering his outstretched arms to each side, is indicating __________.
N a. danger, stay away N b. all is clear, it is safe to pass N c. the vessel is anchored Y d. a distress signal 4265: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway and pushing a barge ahead, your vessel enters a heavy rain storm. You should sound __________.
N a. a prolonged blast every two minutes N b. two prolonged blasts every two minutes Y c. one prolonged and two short blasts every two minutes N d. one prolonged and three short blasts every two minutes 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 4411: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND For the purpose of the Rules, except where otherwise required, the term __________.
Y a. "vessel" includes seaplanes N b. "seaplane" includes nondisplacement craft N c. "vessel engaged in fishing" includes a vessel fishing with trolling lines N d. "vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver" includes fishing vessels 4412: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel displaying the lights shown is __________. (DIAGRAM 44 )
N a. towing N b. conducting underwater survey operations N c. drifting Y d. aground 4424: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that risk of collision shall be deemed to exist __________.
N a. whenever two vessels approach from opposite directions Y b. if the bearing of an approaching vessel does not appreciably change N c. whenever a vessel crosses ahead of the intended track of another vessel N d. if one vessel approaches another so as to be overtaking 4431: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel 50 meters in length at anchor must sound which fog signal?
Y a. 5-second ringing of a bell every minute N b. 5-second ringing of a bell every two minutes N c. 5-second sounding of a gong every minute N d. 5-second sounding of both a bell and gong every two minutes 4443: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE in an overtaking situation?
N a. An overtaking situation exists when one vessel is approaching another vessel from anywhere abaft the beam. N b. It is the duty of the vessel being overtaken to get out of the way. Y c. Any later change of bearing between the two vessels shall not make the overtaking vessel a crossing vessel. N d. All of the above 4503: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must show a masthead light abaft of and higher than her identifying lights?
N a. A 55-meter vessel fishing Y b. A 55-meter vessel trawling N c. A 100-meter vessel not under command N d. A 20-meter vessel engaged on pilotage duty 4600: 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. A sailing vessel becalmed 4602: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fog signal consisting of one prolonged blast followed by four short blasts would indicate the presence of a __________.
N a. vessel being towed N b. fishing vessel engaged in trawling N c. vessel at anchor warning of her location Y d. power-driven pilot vessel on station underway 4658: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 60-meter vessel which is trawling is required to show how many white masthead lights at night?
Y a. 1 N b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 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 8009: INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are underway on the high seas in restricted visibility. You hear a fog signal of one prolonged and two short blasts. It could be any of the following EXCEPT a vessel __________.
N a. minesweeping N b. engaged in fishing N c. constrained by her draft Y d. being towed 8017: INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow channel, a vessel trying to overtake another on the other vessel's port side, would sound a whistle signal of __________.
N a. one short blast N b. two short blasts N c. two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast Y d. two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts