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91: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the day-shapes shown would you show on the after end of an inconspicuous partially submerged vessel or object being towed over 200 meters in length? (DIAGRAM 16 )
N a. A Y b. B N c. C N d. No day-shape would be shown. 92: INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside on the Mississippi River, below the Huey P. Long Bridge, shall carry __________.
N a. two masthead lights, sidelights and stern light Y b. two masthead lights, sidelights and two towing lights N c. sidelights and two towing lights N d. one masthead light, sidelights and stern light 102: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the day-shapes shown must you show when at anchor? (DIAGRAM 16 )
Y a. A N b. B N c. C N d. D 109: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shown. Vessel "B" is an air-cushion vessel operating in the nondisplacement mode. In addition to a steady white light which other light will vessel "A" observe on vessel "B"? (DIAGRAM 17 )
N a. Steady green light N b. Flashing red light Y c. Flashing yellow light N d. Flashing white light 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 134: INLAND ONLY Which is TRUE of a vessel downbound with a following current when meeting an upbound vessel on the Western Rivers?
N a. Neither vessel has the right-of-way. Y b. She has the right-of-way only if she is power-driven. N c. She does not have the right-of-way, since the other vessel is not crossing the river. N d. She must wait for a whistle signal from the upbound vessel. 145: INLAND ONLY A light used to signal passing intentions must be a(n) __________.
Y a. all-round white or yellow light N b. all-round yellow light only N c. all-round white light only N d. 225° white light only 186: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see the display of lights shown. It could be a __________. (DIAGRAM 54 )
N a. pilot vessel with a motor launch alongside N b. fishing vessel adrift and fishing with handlines Y c. fishing vessel making way N d. dredge making way 230: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shown. Vessel "B" is the __________. (DIAGRAM 17 )
Y a. stand-on vessel N b. give-way vessel N c. burdened vessel N d. None of the above 288: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The tow shown is less than 200 meters in length and severely restricted in her ability to deviate from her course. Which dayshape(s) would be displayed by day from the vessel(s)? (DIAGRAM 24 )
Y a. ball-diamond-ball on the towing vessel N b. diamond on the towing vessel N c. diamond on the last barge N d. All of the above 378: 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 am altering my course to starboard" Y b. "I intend to leave you on my port side" N c. "I intend to overtake you on your port side" N d. "I am operating astern propulsion" 4016: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a vessel equipped with operational radar?
Y a. She must use this equipment to obtain early warning of risk of collision. N b. The radar equipment is only required to be used in restricted visibility. N c. The use of a radar excuses a vessel from the need of a look-out. N d. The safe speed of such a vessel will likely be greater than that of vessels without radar. 4036: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are preparing to cross a narrow channel. You see a vessel that can only be navigated safely within the channel. You should __________.
Y a. not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel N b. initiate an exchange of passing signals N c. sound the danger signal N d. hold your course and speed 4053: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two vessels meeting in a "head-on" situation are directed by the Rules to __________.
Y a. alter course to starboard and pass port to port N b. alter course to port and pass starboard to starboard N c. decide on which side the passage will occur by matching whistle signals N d. slow to bare steerageway 4061: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessels "A" and "B" are crossing as shown. Which statement is TRUE? (DIAGRAM 26 )
N a. The vessels should pass starboard to starboard. N b. Vessel "B" should pass under the stern of vessel "A". N c. Vessel "B" should alter course to the right. Y d. Vessel "A" must keep clear of vessel "B". 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 4273: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is NOT classified as "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?
N a. A vessel picking up a navigation mark N b. A vessel transferring cargo while underway Y c. A vessel whose anchor is fouled N d. A vessel in a towing operation that restricts the ability of the vessel and her tow to change their course 4320: 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 of less than 20 meters in length N b. A vessel sailing N c. A vessel fishing Y d. All of the above 4373: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A lantern combining the two sidelights and stern light may be shown on a __________.
Y a. 10-meter sailing vessel N b. 20-meter vessel engaged in fishing and making way N c. 25-meter power-driven vessel engaged in trolling N d. 25-meter pilot vessel 4452: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in fog and you hear three distinct bell strokes followed by five seconds of rapid bell ringing followed by three distinct bell strokes. This signal indicates a vessel __________.
Y a. aground N b. engaged in underwater construction N c. at anchor N d. in distress 4457: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you anchor your 25-meter vessel in a harbor, what light(s) must you show?
Y a. One all-round white light N b. Two all-round white lights N c. One all-round red light N d. All the deck house lights 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 4651: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is the stand-on vessel when two vessels crossing in fog are NOT in sight of one another?
N a. The vessel which has the other on her own starboard side N b. The vessel which has the other on her own port side N c. The one which hears the other's fog signal first Y d. Neither vessel is the stand-on vessel. 4661: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a towing vessel which, due to the nature of her work, is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel?
N a. By day, she shall carry a black cylinder shape. N b. By day, she shall carry two black balls in a vertical line. N c. By night, she would show the same lights as a vessel not under command. Y d. By day, she would show the same shapes as a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. 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 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 6550: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a traffic separation scheme, when joining a traffic lane from the side, a vessel shall do so __________.
Y a. at as small an angle as possible N b. as nearly as practical at right angles to the general direction of traffic flow N c. only in case of an emergency or to engage in fishing within the zone N d. never 8078: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" on open waters as shown and will pass without changing course. Vessel "A" __________. (DIAGRAM 17 )
Y a. need not sound any whistle signals N b. should sound two short blasts N c. should sound the danger signal N d. should sound one long blast 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 8135: INTERNATIONAL ONLY What characteristic must a light used to indicate passing intentions have?
N a. It must be an all-round red light. Y b. It must be an all-round white light. N c. It must be an all-round yellow light. N d. It can be either an all-round white or yellow light.