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46: INLAND ONLY At night, a barge moored in a slip used primarily for mooring purposes shall __________.
Y a. not be required to be lighted N b. show a white light at each corner N c. show a red light at the bow and stern N d. show a flashing yellow light at each corner 71: INLAND ONLY Which is TRUE of a power-driven vessel, bound downstream, when meeting an upbound vessel on the Western Rivers?
N a. She has the right-of-way. N b. She shall propose the manner of passage. N c. She shall initiate maneuvering signals. Y d. All of the above 100: INLAND ONLY Only law enforcement vessels are permitted to show __________.
N a. two red lights in a vertical line N b. a flashing yellow light N c. an alternately flashing red and yellow light Y d. a flashing blue light 106: INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel and sound a whistle signal indicating that you intend to pass the vessel along her starboard side. If the other vessel answers your signal with five short and rapid blasts, you should __________.
N a. pass the other vessel along her starboard side N b. sound five short and rapid blasts and pass along her starboard side Y c. not overtake the other vessel until both vessels exchange the same passing signal N d. not overtake the other vessel until she sounds another five short and rapid blast signal 169: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a vessel heading due north and see the lights shown one point on your port bow. This vessel could be heading __________. (DIAGRAM 51 )
N a. NW N b. SW Y c. SE N d. NE 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 213: INTERNATIONAL ONLY You see the lights shown. This is a __________. (DIAGRAM 66 )
N a. pilot vessel with a launch alongside N b. dredge working at anchor Y c. vessel towing a barge alongside N d. vessel pushing a barge ahead 346: INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are crossing within a half a mile of each other as shown. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast on the whistle. This signal means __________. (DIAGRAM 42 )
N a. "I intend to overtake you on my port side" N b. "I am operating astern propulsion" N c. "I intend to leave you on my starboard side" Y d. None of the above 357: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power-driven vessels are crossing within one half mile of each other as shown. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast of the whistle. This signal means __________. (DIAGRAM 42 )
N a. "I am intend to leave you on my starboard side" N b. "I intend to intend to overtake you on your port side" N c. "I am altering my course to port" Y d. None of the above 375: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The tow shown is made up of inconspicuous, partly submerged vessels and is 150 meters in length. The towed vessels are less than 25 meters in breadth and less than 100 meters in length. Which lights would be displayed from the towed vessels? (DIAGRAM 24 )
N a. Sidelights and stern light on each vessel towed N b. One all round white light at the after end of each vessel towed Y c. One all round white light at or near each end of each vessel towed N d. One all round white light at each end and one all round white light at the extremities of its breadth of each vessel towed 4034: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver" is one which __________.
Y a. from the nature of her work is unable to maneuver as required by the rules N b. through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules N c. due to adverse weather conditions is unable to maneuver as required by the rules N d. has lost steering and is unable to maneuver 4083: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND All of the following are distress signals EXCEPT __________.
N a. the continuous sounding of any fog signal apparatus Y b. giving five or more short and rapid blasts of the whistle N c. firing a gun at intervals of about a minute N d. a barrel with burning oil in it, on deck 4095: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When underway in a channel, you should keep to the __________.
N a. middle of the channel Y b. starboard side of the channel N c. port side of the channel N d. side of the channel that has the widest turns 4153: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel transferring cargo while underway is classified by the Rules as a vessel __________.
N a. not under command N b. in special circumstances Y c. restricted in her ability to maneuver N d. constrained by her draft 4178: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in fog and you hear one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. This is a vessel __________.
Y a. towing N b. engaged on pilotage duty N c. aground in a fairway N d. stopped and making no way through the water 4196: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What lights must be shown on a barge being towed astern at night?
N a. A white light at each corner N b. A white light fore and aft Y c. Sidelights and a stern light N d. A stern light only 4214: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel of over 20 meters in length underway must show a __________.
N a. red light over a green light at the masthead N b. white masthead light N c. combined lantern Y d. stern light 4278: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A light signal consisting of three flashes means __________.
N a. "I am in doubt as to your actions" N b. "My engines are full speed astern" N c. "I desire to overtake you" Y d. "I am operating astern propulsion" 4416: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Navigation lights must be displayed in all weathers from sunset to sunrise. They also __________.
N a. must be displayed when day signals are being used N b. must be displayed when moored to a pier N c. may be extinguished at night on open waters when no other vessels are in the area Y d. may be displayed during daylight 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 4449: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, which vessel may sound the danger signal?
N a. Give-way vessel N b. Stand-on vessel Y c. Either vessel N d. Neither vessel 4531: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel enters fog. You stop your engines, and the vessel is dead in the water. Which fog signal should you sound?
N a. One prolonged blast every two minutes Y b. Two prolonged blasts every two minutes N c. Three short blasts every two minutes N d. One prolonged and two short blasts every two minutes 4538: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?
N a. A vessel not under command N b. A vessel constrained by her draft N c. A vessel underway in fog Y d. A vessel towing unable to deviate from her course 4664: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a narrow channel. You see a vessel that can only be navigated safely within the channel. You MUST __________.
N a. hold your course and speed N b. sound the danger signal Y c. not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel N d. initiate an exchange of passing signals 4690: 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. All of the above 4697: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A tug is towing three barges astern in restricted visibility. The second vessel of the tow should sound __________.
N a. one prolonged and two short blasts N b. one prolonged and three short blasts N c. one short blast Y d. no fog signal 4710: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would exhibit sidelights when underway and not making way?
N a. A vessel engaged in fishing N b. A vessel not under command N c. A vessel engaged in dredging Y d. A power-driven vessel 4726: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A tug is towing three unmanned barges astern in fog. The third 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 4852: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is TRUE when operating in fog and other vessels are detected by radar?
N a. You should make an ample change to port for a vessel crossing on the starboard bow. Y b. You should maneuver in ample time if a close-quarters situation is developing. N c. You should determine the course and speed of all radar contacts at six minute intervals. N d. Long-range scanning will provide early warning of ALL other vessels within the radar's range. 8098: INTERNATIONAL ONLY If at night a vessel displays three all-round red lights in a vertical line, during the day she may show __________.
N a. two cones, base to base N b. three black balls in a vertical line Y c. a cylinder N d. a cone, apex downward