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44: INLAND ONLY What lights are required for a barge being pushed ahead, not being part of a composite unit?
N a. Sidelights and a stern light Y b. Sidelights and a special flashing light N c. Sidelights, a towing light, and a stern light N d. Sidelights, a special flashing light, and a stern light 51: INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the Inland Navigation Rules?
Y a. They list requirements for Traffic Separation Schemes. N b. They define moderate speed. N c. They require communication by radiotelephone to reach a passing agreement. N d. All of the above 58: INLAND ONLY While underway, you sight the lights as shown, with the yellow lights flashing. You should __________. (DIAGRAM 81 )
N a. wait until the vessel ahead crosses your bow N b. stop until the red lights turn green N c. proceed leaving all the lights on your starboard side Y d. pass between the two sets of vertical red lights 69: INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "Inland Waters" includes __________.
Y a. the Western Rivers, extending to the COLREGS demarcation line N b. harbors and rivers to the outermost aids to navigation N c. waters along the coast of the United States to a distance of two miles offshore N d. None 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 122: INLAND ONLY A barge more than 50 meters long is required to show how many white anchor lights when anchored in a Secretary approved "special anchorage area"?
N a. None N b. One Y c. Two N d. One, on the near approach of another vessel 160: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The lights shown are exhibited by a vessel __________. (DIAGRAM 49 )
Y a. vessel not under command N b. air-cushion vessel in the non-displacement mode N c. vessel engaged in fishing N d. vessel engaged in underwater operations 210: INLAND ONLY A single vessel being towed alongside shall exhibit __________.
N a. one all-round white light Y b. sidelights, stern light and a special flashing light N c. only the outboard sidelight and a stern light N d. a masthead light, sidelights, and a stern light 233: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shown. and will pass without changing course. Vessel "B" is an air-cushion vessel operating in the nondisplacement mode. Which light will vessel "A" observe from vessel "B"? (DIAGRAM 17 )
N a. Green light N b. flashing red light Y c. flashing yellow light N d. flashing white light 249: INLAND ONLY You are on a power-driven vessel "I" as shown. Vessel "II" is a power-driven vessel engaged in fishing that will pass 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. N b. Sound the danger signal and reduce speed. N c. Sound one short blast, reduce speed and turn to starboard. Y d. Sound one short blast and await response from the fishing vessel. 301: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel displaying the lights shown is a vessel __________. (DIAGRAM 79 )
N a. engaged in submarine operations N b. dredging N c. engaged in fishing Y d. towing astern 350: 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. Vessel "B" should sound __________. (DIAGRAM 42 )
N a. one prolonged, one short, one prolonged and one short blasts N b. one prolonged blast N c. two short blasts Y d. None of the above 4032: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may combine her sidelights and stern light in one lantern on the fore and aft centerline of the vessel?
Y a. A 16-meter sailing vessel N b. A 25-meter power-driven vessel N c. A 28-meter sailing vessel N d. Any non-self-propelled vessel 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 4167: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel which is "restricted in her ability to maneuver" under the Rules, is a vessel which is __________.
Y a. mineclearing N b. engaged in fishing N c. at anchor N d. not under command 4194: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, you are towing a partly submerged vessel, 20 meters in length and 4 meters in breadth. What lights must you display on the towed vessel?
N a. A white light at the stern N b. Two white lights side by side at the stern Y c. A white light at the forward end and a white light at the after end N d. Two red lights in a vertical line at the after end 4201: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel towing astern shall show __________.
N a. two towing lights in a vertical line Y b. a towing light in a vertical line above the stern light N c. two towing lights in addition to the stern light N d. a small white light in lieu of the stern light 4211: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In order for a stand-on vessel to take action in a situation, she must determine that the other vessel __________.
N a. is restricted in her ability to maneuver N b. has sounded the danger signal Y c. is not taking appropriate action N d. has not changed course since risk of collision was determined 4327: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two vessels are approaching each other near head on. What action should be taken to avoid collision?
N a. The first vessel to sight the other should give way. N b. The vessel making the slower speed should give way. Y c. Both vessels should alter course to starboard. N d. Both vessels should alter course to port. 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 4500: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your power-driven vessel is stopped and making no way, but is not in any way disabled. Another vessel is approaching you on your starboard beam. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. The other vessel must give way since your vessel is stopped. Y b. Your vessel is the give-way vessel in a crossing situation. N c. You should be showing the lights or shapes for a vessel not under command. N d. You should be showing the lights or shapes for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. 4526: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning risk of collision?
N a. Risk of collision never exists if the compass bearing of the other vessel is changing. Y b. Proper use shall be made of radar equipment to determine risk of collision. N c. Risk of collision must be determined before any action can be taken by a vessel. N d. Risk of collision exists if the vessels will pass within half a mile of each other. 4541: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that vessels may depart from the Rules when __________.
N a. there are no other vessels around N b. operating in a narrow channel N c. the Master enters it in the ship's log Y d. necessary to avoid immediate danger 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 4578: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A "short blast" on the whistle has a duration of __________.
Y a. 1 second N b. 4 to 6 seconds N c. 8 to 12 seconds N d. 12 to 15 seconds 4736: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility a towed vessel must sound a fog signal when it is _____________ .
N a. the last vessel in the tow Y b. the last vessel in the tow and it is carrying a crew N c. manned, regardless of its position in the tow N d. None of the above are correct 4843: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules, a vessels length is her __________.
N a. length between the perpendiculars N b. length along the waterline Y c. length overall N d. registered length 4864: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel shall NOT impede the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway?
N a. A vessel dredging Y b. A sailing vessel N c. A vessel servicing an aid to navigation N d. All of the above 8076: INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are underway in a narrow channel, and you are being overtaken by a vessel astern. After the overtaking vessel sounds the proper signal indicating his intention to pass your vessel on your starboard side, you signal your agreement by sounding __________.
N a. two prolonged followed by two short blasts Y b. one prolonged, one short, one prolonged, and one short blast N c. one short blast N d. two prolonged blasts 8080: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which signal is sounded ONLY by a vessel in sight of another?
Y a. One short blast on the whistle N b. Four short blasts on the whistle N c. One prolonged blast on the whistle N d. One short, one prolonged, and one short blast on the whistle