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11: INLAND ONLY When you are overtaking another vessel and desire to pass on her left or port hand, you should sound __________.
N a. one short blast N b. one long blast Y c. two short blasts N d. two prolonged blasts 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 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 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 208: INTERNATIONAL ONLY A single vessel being towed alongside shall show __________.
N a. one all-round white light Y b. sidelights and a stern light N c. only the outboard sidelight and a stern light N d. a masthead light, sidelights, and a stern light 333: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Diagram "B" shows the arc of visibility of a __________. (DIAGRAM 23 )
N a. yellow flashing light N b. red sidelight Y c. green sidelight N d. stern light 345: 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 starboard side" N b. "I am operating astern propulsion" Y c. "I intend to leave you on my port side" N d. None of the above 352: INLAND ONLY A commercial vessel engaged in public safety activities may display a(n) __________.
N a. flashing blue light Y b. alternately flashing red and yellow light N c. flashing yellow light N d. alternately flashing blue and red light 377: 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 Y b. SE N c. SW N d. NW 4068: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In the situation illustrated, vessel I is a power-driven vessel. Vessel II is a sailing vessel with the wind dead aft. Which statement about this situation is correct? (DIAGRAM 2 )
Y a. Vessel I should keep out of the way of Vessel II. N b. Vessel II should keep out of the way of Vessel I. N c. Vessel II would normally be the stand-on vessel, but should stay out of the way in this particular situation. N d. The Rules of Special Circumstances applies, and neither vessel is the stand-on vessel. 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 4232: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The use of the signal consisting of five or more short blasts on the ship's whistle __________.
N a. replaces directional signals N b. makes the other vessel the give-way vessel Y c. indicates doubt as to the other vessel's action N d. makes it necessary to slow or stop 4249: 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 use of a radar excuses a vessel from the need of a look-out. N c. The radar equipment is only required to be used in restricted visibility. N d. The safe speed of such a vessel will likely be greater than that of vessels without radar. 4258: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a broken down vessel being towed would show the same lights as __________.
N a. a power-driven vessel underway N b. the towing vessel Y c. a barge N d. a vessel at anchor 4277: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in a fog when you hear a whistle signal of one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. This signal could indicate all of the following EXCEPT a vessel __________.
Y a. being towed N b. not under command N c. fishing with trawls N d. towing astern 4292: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a signal of one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts. This is the fog signal for a vessel __________.
N a. towing Y b. being towed (manned) N c. under sail N d. at anchor 4293: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is to sound a fog signal of one prolonged followed by two short blasts?
N a. A vessel not under command N b. A sailing vessel underway N c. A vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver, at anchor Y d. All of the above 4358: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel should not impede the navigation of a power-driven vessel?
N a. A vessel not under command N b. A vessel engaged in fishing N c. A sailing vessel Y d. A seaplane 4366: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is a "vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver" under the Rules?
Y a. A vessel mineclearing N b. A vessel engaged in fishing N c. A vessel at anchor N d. A vessel not under command 4439: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Signals required for vessels aground include __________.
N a. by night, the anchor lights for a vessel of her length, and three red lights in a vertical line N b. a short, a prolonged, and a short blast Y c. by day, three black balls in a vertical line N d. All of the above 4540: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The lights shown are those of a __________. (DIAGRAM 58 )
N a. vessel being towed Y b. power-driven vessel of less than 50 meters in length N c. fishing vessel at anchor N d. sailboat 4580: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a vessel displaying ONLY the lights shown. This could be a __________. (DIAGRAM 45 )
Y a. pilot vessel less than 50 meters, underway and NOT engaged on pilotage duty N b. vessel engaged in fishing N c. vessel aground less than 50 meters N d. vessel engaged in dredging at anchor with an obstruction on one side 4631: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two barges are being pushed ahead by a tugboat. Which statement is TRUE concerning lights on the barges?
N a. Each vessel should show sidelights. N b. Each vessel should show at least one white light. N c. The barges should be lighted as separate units. Y d. The barges should be lighted as one vessel. 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 4657: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility, a vessel which detects by radar alone the presence of another vessel shall determine if a close quarters situation is developing or risk of collision exists. If so, she shall __________.
N a. sound the danger signal N b. when taking action, make only course changes Y c. avoid altering course toward a vessel abaft the beam N d. All of the above 4848: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that certain factors are to be taken into account when determining safe speed. One of the factors is the __________.
N a. radio communications that are available N b. maximum speed of your vessel N c. temperature Y d. current 8024: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which signal is required to be sounded by a power-driven vessel ONLY?
Y a. A signal meaning, "I am altering my course to starboard." N b. A signal meaning, "I intend to overtake you on your starboard side." N c. A signal meaning that the vessel sounding it is in doubt as to the other vessel's actions. N d. A signal sounded when approaching a bend. 8056: INTERNATIONAL ONLY A whistle signal of one prolonged, one short, one prolonged and one short blast, is sounded by a vessel __________.
N a. at anchor N b. towing a submerged object Y c. being overtaken in a narrow channel N d. in distress 8075: INTERNATIONAL ONLY You intend to overtake a vessel in a narrow channel, and you intend to pass along the vessel's port side. How should you signal your intention?
N a. Two short blasts followed by two prolonged blasts Y b. Two prolonged followed by two short blasts N c. Two prolonged blasts only N d. Two short blasts only 8090: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing light is ____________ .
N a. shown below the stern light N b. white in color N c. displayed at the masthead Y d. a yellow light having the same characteristics as the stern light