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68: INLAND ONLY Which is CORRECT regarding a "special flashing light"?
N a. It must be yellow in color. N b. It must be placed as far forward as possible. N c. It must not show through an arc of more than 225°. Y d. All of the above 82: INLAND ONLY A vessel leaving a dock or berth must sound a prolonged blast of the whistle only if __________.
N a. other vessels can be seen approaching Y b. she is a power-driven vessel N c. visibility is restricted N d. her engines are going astern 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 247: INLAND ONLY You are on vessel "I" and in sight of vessel "II" as shown. Vessel "II" sounds one short blast. If you agree, you should __________. (DIAGRAM 36 )
Y a. sound one short blast and hold course and speed N b. hold course and speed and sound no signal N c. sound one short blast and slow down or turn to starboard N d. sound the danger signal and slow to moderate speed 251: INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown and will pass about 1/4 mile apart. Which action should the vessels take? (DIAGRAM 41 )
N a. The vessels should continue on course and pass without sounding any whistle signals. Y b. The vessels should exchange two blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard. N c. The vessels should exchange one blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard N d. The vessels should pass starboard to starboard and must sound whistle signals only if either vessel changes course. 327: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Diagram "A" shows the arc of visibility of a __________. (DIAGRAM 23 )
N a. white masthead light N b. green sidelight Y c. red sidelight N d. stern light 4098: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You can indicate that your vessel is in distress by __________.
N a. displaying a large red flag N b. displaying three black balls in a vertical line N c. sounding four or more short rapid blasts on the whistle Y d. continuously sounding the fog whistle 4115: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum sound signaling equipment required aboard a vessel 24 meters in length?
N a. A bell only N b. A whistle only Y c. A bell and a whistle N d. Any means of making an efficient sound signal 4128: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which display indicates a vessel conducting mineclearance operations?
N a. Three balls in a vertical line N b. Two balls in a vertical line Y c. One ball near the foremast and one ball at each yardarm N d. One diamond near the foremast and one ball at each yardarm 4135: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is being propelled both by sail and by engines. Under the Rules, the vessel is __________.
N a. a "special circumstance" vessel N b. not covered under any category N c. a sail vessel Y d. a power-driven vessel 4157: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may exhibit identifying lights when not actually engaged in her occupation?
N a. A trawler N b. A fishing vessel N c. A tug Y d. None of the above 4173: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of a vessel __________.
N a. not under command N b. restricted in her ability to maneuver N c. engaged in fishing Y d. All of the above 4209: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement concerning maneuvering in restricted visibility is FALSE?
N a. A vessel which cannot avoid a close-quarters situation with a vessel forward of her beam shall reduce her speed to bare steerageway. Y b. A vessel which hears a fog signal forward of her beam shall stop her engines. N c. A vessel which hears a fog signal forward of the beam shall navigate with caution. N d. If a vessel determines by radar that a close-quarters situation is developing, she shall take avoiding action in ample time. 4250: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel displaying the lights shown is __________. (DIAGRAM 60 )
Y a. towing N b. being towed N c. broken down N d. fishing 4254: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in restricted visibility and hear a fog signal forward of the beam. Nothing appears on your radar screen. You must __________.
N a. stop your engines N b. sound two prolonged blasts of the whistle N c. sound the danger signal Y d. slow to bare steerageway 4286: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel which is underway at night and displaying the lights shown is __________. (DIAGRAM 69 )
Y a. engaged in trawling N b. minesweeping N c. under sail N d. a pilot boat 4339: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two vessels are in an overtaking situation. Which of the lights on the overtaken vessel will the overtaking vessel see?
N a. Two masthead lights N b. One masthead light and a sidelight N c. Both sidelights Y d. Stern light only 4345: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel showing a green light over a white light in a vertical line above the level of the sidelights is __________.
N a. engaged in underwater construction N b. under sail and power N c. a pilot vessel Y d. trawling 4359: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is underway but stopped and making no way through the water when fog sets in. Which fog signal should you sound?
N a. One prolonged blast on the whistle N b. One prolonged blast and two short blasts on the whistle Y c. Two prolonged blasts on the whistle N d. One short, one prolonged, and one short blast on the whistle 4394: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A partly submerged vessel or object being towed, which is not readily noticeable, shall show __________.
N a. yellow lights at each end N b. two red lights in a vertical line N c. a black ball Y d. a diamond shape 4435: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which procedure(s) shall be used to determine risk of collision?
N a. Watching the compass bearing of an approaching vessel N b. Systematic observation of objects detected by radar N c. Long-range radar scanning Y d. All of the above 4467: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Under the Rules, the term "vessel" includes __________.
N a. non-self-propelled raft N b. seaplanes N c. hovercrafts Y d. All of the above 4481: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear the rapid ringing of a bell for about five seconds followed by the sounding of a gong for about five seconds. This signal came from a __________.
N a. vessel engaged in fishing at anchor N b. sailing vessel at anchor Y c. vessel 150 meters in length at anchor N d. vessel aground 4521: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Navigation Rules, all of the following are engaged in fishing EXCEPT a vessel __________.
N a. setting nets N b. trawling N c. using a dredge net Y d. trolling 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 4610: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are aboard the give-way vessel in a crossing situation. What should you NOT do in obeying the Rules?
Y a. Cross ahead of the stand-on vessel N b. Make a large course change to starboard N c. Slow your vessel N d. Back your vessel 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. 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 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 8114: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a situation involving a fishing vessel and a vessel not under command?
N a. They are required to communicate by radiotelephone. N b. If the vessel not under command is a power-driven vessel, she must keep clear of the fishing vessel. Y c. The fishing vessel must keep out of the way of the vessel not under command. N d. Both vessels are required to take action to stay clear of each other.