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19: INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel operating in a narrow channel with a following current on the Great Lakes or Western Rivers is meeting an upbound vessel. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. The downbound vessel has the right-of-way. N b. The downbound vessel must initiate the required maneuvering signals. N c. The downbound vessel must propose the manner and place of passage. Y d. All of the above 52: INLAND ONLY Whistle signals shall be exchanged by vessels in sight of one another when __________.
Y a. they are passing within half a mile of each other N b. passing agreements have been made by radio N c. course changes are necessary to pass N d. doubt exists as to which side the vessels will pass on 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 260: INLAND ONLY A vessel engaged in public safety activities may display an alternately flashing red and yellow light. This special light may be used by a vessel engaged in __________.
Y a. search and rescue N b. restricted in ability to maneuver N c. not under command N d. river bank protection 364: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are crossing as shown. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast on the whistle. Vessel "B" is the __________. (DIAGRAM 42 )
N a. burdened vessel N b. give-way vessel Y c. stand-on vessel N d. overtaking vessel 366: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are crossing as shown. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast on the whistle. Vessel "B" is the __________. (DIAGRAM 42 )
N a. give-way vessel Y b. stand-on vessel N c. overtaking vessel N d. burdened vessel 4044: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a vessel's green sidelight bearing due east from you. The vessel might be heading __________.
N a. east (090°) N b. northeast (045°) N c. northwest (315°) Y d. southwest (225°) 4047: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel trawling will display a __________.
N a. red light over a white light Y b. green light over a white light N c. yellow light over a red light N d. white light over a green light 4057: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a vessel displaying the code flag "LIMA" below which is a red ball. The vessel is __________.
N a. trolling N b. getting ready to receive aircraft N c. aground Y d. in distress 4083: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND All of the following are distress signals EXCEPT __________.
N a. the continuous sounding of any fog signal apparatus Y b. giving five or more short and rapid blasts of the whistle N c. firing a gun at intervals of about a minute N d. a barrel with burning oil in it, on deck 4084: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you are approaching a bend, and hear a whistle signal of one prolonged blast from around the bend, you should answer with a signal of __________.
N a. a short blast Y b. a prolonged blast N c. one short, one prolonged, and one short blast N d. a long blast 4159: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of a __________.
N a. vessel not under command N b. vessel engaged in fishing N c. sailing vessel Y d. All of the above 4294: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night you observe a vessel ahead show three flashes of a white light. This signal indicates that the vessel ahead is __________.
N a. in distress N b. approaching a bend in the channel Y c. operating astern propulsion N d. intending to overtake another vessel 4299: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are crossing a narrow channel on your 15-meter vessel. A deeply loaded cargo vessel is proceeding down the channel as shown. In this situation, which statement is correct? (DIAGRAM 40 )
N a. You are the stand-on vessel because you are less than 65 feet in length. Y b. You cannot impede the passage of the cargo vessel. N c. The cargo vessel is the stand-on vessel because she is running with the current. N d. The Rule of Special Circumstances applies in this case. 4381: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel that is defined as "restricted in her ability to maneuver" is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel due to __________.
N a. her draft Y b. the nature of her work N c. some exceptional circumstances N d. a danger of navigation 4409: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel or object being towed astern shall display a(n) __________.
N a. forward masthead light N b. after masthead light Y c. stern light N d. All of the above 4445: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must show a towing light above the stern light?
N a. A vessel pushing three barges ahead N b. A vessel towing alongside Y c. A vessel with a 150-meter tow astern N d. None of the above 4462: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fog signal of one prolonged blast followed by four short blasts would mean the presence of a __________.
N a. vessel being towed N b. fishing vessel trawling N c. vessel at anchor warning of her location Y d. power-driven pilot vessel on station underway 4492: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You sight another power-driven vessel dead-ahead showing both the red and green sidelights. The required action to take would be to __________.
N a. carefully watch his compass bearing N b. start a radar plot in order to ascertain his course N c. alter your course to port Y d. alter your course to starboard 4554: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must have a gong, or other equipment which will make the sound of a gong?
N a. A sailing vessel N b. Any vessel over 50 meters Y c. Any vessel over 100 meters N d. A power-driven vessel over 75 meters 4592: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A proper look-out shall be maintained __________.
N a. only at night N b. only during restricted visibility N c. at night and during restricted visibility Y d. at all times 4619: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is NOT to impede the passage of a vessel which can only navigate safely within a narrow channel?
N a. Any vessel less than 20 meters in length N b. Any sailing vessel N c. A vessel engaged in fishing Y d. All of the above 4633: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If practical, when shall a manned vessel being towed sound her fog signal?
N a. Immediately before the towing vessel sounds hers Y b. Immediately after the towing vessel sounds hers N c. As close to the mid-cycle of the towing vessel's signals as possible N d. At any time as long as the interval is correct 4647: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night a vessel displaying the lights shown is __________. (DIAGRAM 65 )
N a. fishing Y b. anchored N c. being towed N d. drifting 4667: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway and in sight of another vessel, less than one half mile away, you put your engines on astern propulsion. Which statement concerning whistle signals is TRUE?
N a. You need not sound any whistle signals. N b. You must sound one blast if backing to starboard. N c. You must sound whistle signals only if the vessels are meeting. Y d. You must sound three short blasts on the whistle. 4706: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A "flashing light" is a light that __________.
Y a. flashes at regular intervals at a frequency of 120 flashes or more per minute N b. is yellow in color N c. is visible over an arc of the horizon of not less than 180° nor more than 225° N d. All of the above 4834: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND To be considered "engaged in fishing" under the Rules, a vessel must be __________.
N a. power-driven N b. showing lights or shapes for a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver N c. using nets Y d. using fishing apparatus which restricts maneuverability 4845: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What represents the length of a vessel as defined by the Rules? (DIAGRAM 86 )
N a. A N b. B Y c. C N d. D 8068: INTERNATIONAL ONLY A signal of one prolonged, one short, one prolonged, and one short blast, in that order is given by a vessel __________.
N a. engaged on pilotage duty N b. in distress N c. at anchor Y d. being overtaken in a narrow channel 8111: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Your vessel is backing out of a slip in a harbor. Visibility is restricted. You should sound __________.
Y a. one prolonged blast only N b. one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts when the last line is taken aboard N c. one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts when leaving the slip N d. the danger signal