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36: INLAND ONLY Which type of vessel is NOT mentioned in the Inland Navigation Rules?
N a. An inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel N b. A seaplane N c. An air-cushion vessel Y d. A vessel constrained by her draft 70: INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting in a narrow channel as shown. Which statement is TRUE concerning whistle signals between the vessels? (DIAGRAM 29 )
Y a. Both vessels should sound two short blasts. N b. Both vessels should sound one short blast. N c. Vessel "A" should sound one short blast and vessel "B" should sound two short blasts. N d. Neither vessel should sound any signal as no course change is necessary. 89: INLAND ONLY Your vessel must stay within a narrow channel to be navigated safely. Another vessel is crossing your course from starboard to port. You do NOT think she will pass safely. You __________.
N a. may sound the danger signal Y b. must sound the danger signal N c. should sound one short blast to indicate that you are holding course and speed N d. are required to back down 153: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway at night and you sight the lights shown. You know these lights indicate a __________. (DIAGRAM 47 )
N a. fishing vessel engaged in fishing N b. trawler dragging nets Y c. sailing vessel N d. dredge at work 215: INTERNATIONAL ONLY At night you sight the lights shown. What do the lights indicate? (DIAGRAM 66 )
N a. Two vessels pair trawling Y b. A tug with a tow alongside N c. A ship being assisted by a tug N d. A vessel engaged in fishing 239: INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown and will pass 1/4 mile apart. Which statement is TRUE? (DIAGRAM 29 )
N a. Both vessels should continue on course and pass without sounding any whistle signals. N b. The vessels must exchange two blast whistle signals and pass port to port. N c. The vessels must exchange one blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard Y d. The vessels may reach agreement by radiotelephone and sound no whistle signal. 278: INLAND ONLY While underway you sight the lights shown with the yellow lights flashing. The lights displayed should be __________. (DIAGRAM 81 )
N a. visible for at least one mile N b. more than 50 meters apart Y c. visible at night and during periods of restricted visibility N d. flashing at intervals of 120 flashes per minute 294: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The display of lights shown could represent a __________. (DIAGRAM 48 )
N a. a submarine on the surface N b. sailing vessel N c. a vessel not under command Y d. None of the above 329: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Diagram "C" shows the arc of visibility of a __________. (DIAGRAM 23 )
N a. white masthead light N b. red sidelight N c. stern light Y d. None of the above 376: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must show forward and after masthead lights when making way?
Y a. A 75-meter vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver N b. A 100-meter sailing vessel N c. A 150-meter vessel engaged in fishing N d. A 45-meter vessel engaged in towing 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 4005: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal is recognized as a distress signal?
N a. Directing the beam of a searchlight at another vessel Y b. A smoke signal giving off orange colored smoke N c. A whistle signal of one prolonged and three short blasts N d. International Code Signal "PAN" spoken over the radiotelephone 4024: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The word "vessel", in the Rules, includes __________.
N a. sailing ships N b. nondisplacement craft N c. seaplanes Y d. All of the above 4059: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning seaplanes on the water?
N a. A seaplane must show appropriate lights but need not exhibit shapes. N b. A seaplane should exhibit the lights for a vessel constrained by her draft. N c. In situations where a risk of collision exists, a seaplane should always give way. Y d. A seaplane on the water shall, in general, keep well clear of all vessels. 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 4177: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is underway in reduced visibility. You hear the fog signal of another vessel about 30° on your starboard bow. If danger of collision exists, you must __________.
N a. alter course to starboard to pass around the other vessel's stern N b. slow your engines and let the other vessel pass ahead of you Y c. reduce your speed to bare steerageway N d. alter course to port and pass the other vessel on its port side 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 4193: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 20-meter sailing vessel underway must exhibit a __________.
Y a. stern light N b. combined lantern N c. red light over a green light at the masthead N d. All of the above 4226: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which day-shape must be shown by a vessel 25 meters in length aground during daylight hours?
N a. One black ball N b. Two black balls Y c. Three black balls N d. Four black balls 4317: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What signal would a vessel aground show during daylight?
N a. One black ball N b. Two black balls Y c. Three black balls N d. Four black balls 4380: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel nearing a bend where other vessels may be obscured shall sound __________.
N a. one short blast N b. one long blast N c. two short blasts Y d. one prolonged blast 4490: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would be required to show a white light from a lantern exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision?
N a. A 9-meter sailing vessel Y b. A rowboat N c. A 6-meter motorboat N d. A small vessel fishing 4524: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What equipment for fog signals is required for a vessel 20 meters in length?
N a. Whistle only N b. Bell only Y c. Whistle and bell only N d. Whistle, bell, and gong 4543: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which situation would be a "special circumstance" under the Rules?
N a. Vessel at anchor Y b. More than two vessels meeting N c. Speed in fog N d. Two vessels crossing 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 4653: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel showing this day-shape __________. (DIAGRAM 34 )
N a. has a tow which exceeds 200 meters in length N b. is engaged in surveying or underwater work N c. is not under command Y d. is fishing 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 4854: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel on crossing courses. She is approximately half a mile distant 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. sound a signal of one prolonged blast Y b. make a large course change N c. reduce speed slightly to make sure she will have room to pass N d. wait for another whistle signal from the other vessel 8010: INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel displaying three red lights in a vertical line is __________.
N a. not under command N b. aground N c. dredging Y d. constrained by her draft 8102: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning a vessel "constrained by her draft"?
N a. She is hampered because of her work. N b. She is unable to maneuver due to some exceptional circumstance. N c. She may be a vessel being towed. Y d. She must be a power-driven vessel.