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9: INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning narrow channels?
N a. You should keep to that side of the channel which is on your port side. Y b. You should avoid anchoring in a narrow channel. N c. A vessel having a following current will propose the manner of passage in any case where two vessels are meeting. N d. All of the above 38: INLAND ONLY Your vessel is meeting another vessel head-on. To comply with the rules, you should exchange __________.
N a. one short blast, alter course to the left, and pass starboard to starboard N b. two short blasts, alter course to the left, and pass starboard to starboard Y c. one short blast, alter course to the right, and pass port to port N d. two short blasts, alter course to the right, and pass port to port 74: INLAND ONLY Which term is NOT used in the Inland Navigation Rules?
N a. A vessel engaged in mineclearing operations Y b. A vessel constrained by her draft N c. A vessel towing N d. A vessel engaged in fishing 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 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 126: INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "Inland Waters" includes __________.
N a. the waters surrounding any islands of the U.S. Y b. the Great Lakes on the United States side of the boundary N c. the coastline of the United States, out to one mile offshore N d. any lakes within state boundaries 176: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see the display of lights shown. This could indicate a __________. (DIAGRAM 64 )
Y a. 40-meter tug with tow exceeding 200 meters N b. tug unable to maneuver as required by the Rules N c. range marking a channel beneath a drawbridge N d. 60-meter tug pushing a barge ahead 269: INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in a narrow channel on the Great Lakes as shown. Vessel "A" is downbound with a following current. Vessel "A" shall __________. (DIAGRAM 37 )
N a. propose the manner of passage N b. have the right of way N c. initiate the maneuvering signals Y d. All 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 4017: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 200-meter vessel is aground in fog. Which signal is optional?
N a. A bell signal N b. A gong signal Y c. A whistle signal N d. All of the above 4021: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A light signal 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" 4038: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A bell is used to sound a fog signal for a __________.
N a. power-driven vessel underway Y b. sailing vessel at anchor N c. vessel engaged in fishing N d. vessel not under command 4072: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 30-meter tug is underway and NOT towing. At night, this vessel must show sidelights and __________.
Y a. one masthead light and a stern light N b. two masthead lights and a stern light N c. three masthead lights and a stern light N d. a stern light ONLY 4086: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on vessel "A" and approaching vessel "B" as shown. You are not sure whether your vessel is crossing or overtaking vessel "B". You should __________. (DIAGRAM 15 )
N a. change course to make the situation definitely either crossing or overtaking N b. consider it to be a crossing situation Y c. consider it to be an overtaking situation N d. consider it a crossing situation if you can cross ahead safely 4143: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is true concerning a towing light when a towing vessel is towing astern?
N a. When a towing light is shown, no stern light is necessary. N b. When a stern light is shown, no towing light is necessary. N c. The towing light is shown below the stern light. Y d. The towing light is shown above the stern light. 4186: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel fishing should display which of the day signals shown. (DIAGRAM 1 )
N a. A Y b. B N c. C N d. D 4225: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A single towing light will be carried above a vessel's stern light __________.
Y a. only if she is towing astern N b. only if the tow exceeds 200 meters N c. at any time when towing N d. if the towing vessel is part of a composite unit 4329: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is 25 meters long and anchored in restricted visibility. You are required to sound the proper fog signal at intervals of not more than __________.
N a. 30 seconds Y b. one minute N c. two minutes N d. three minutes 4395: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The lights displayed indicate a __________. (DIAGRAM 73 )
N a. fishing vessel trolling N b. vessel laying submarine cable Y c. vessel towing astern N d. vessel dredging 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 4444: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must exhibit a conical shape, apex downwards?
N a. A 10-meter vessel engaged in fishing Y b. A 15-meter vessel proceeding under sail when also being propelled by machinery N c. A 20-meter vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver N d. All of the above 4494: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An anchored vessel on pilotage duty must show which light(s) at night?
N a. A stern light only N b. Anchor lights only N c. A white light over a red light only Y d. A white light over a red light and anchor lights 4564: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel sounds the same fog signal when underway or at anchor?
N a. A sailing vessel Y b. A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver N c. A vessel constrained by her draft N d. A vessel not under command 4577: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement about the Navigation Rules is TRUE?
N a. The rules require vessels to comply with Traffic Separation Scheme regulations. N b. The rules use the term "safe speed." N c. The Rules permit a stand-on vessel to take action prior to being in extremis. Y d. All of the above are correct. 4640: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two power-driven vessels are crossing, which vessel is the stand-on vessel?
Y a. The vessel which is to starboard of the other vessel N b. The vessel which is to port of the other vessel N c. The larger vessel N d. The vessel that sounds the first whistle signal 4700: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does the word "length" refer to?
N a. Length between the perpendiculars Y b. Length overall N c. Waterline length N d. Registered length 4733: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A distress signal __________.
N a. consists of 5 or more short blasts of the fog signal apparatus N b. consists of the raising and lowering of a large white flag Y c. may be used separately or with other distress signals N d. is used to indicate doubt about another vessel's intentions 4842: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is "underway" according to the Rules?
N a. A vessel made fast to a single point mooring buoy Y b. A vessel engaged in towing, not making way N c. A pilot vessel at anchor N d. A vessel which has run aground 4846: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In determining "safe speed", the Rules list all of the following as factors which must be taken into account EXCEPT the __________.
N a. limitations of radar equipment N b. presence of background lights at night Y c. maximum horsepower of your vessel N d. maneuverability of your vessel 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