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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 54: INLAND ONLY A barge more than 50 meters long would be required to show how many white anchor lights when anchored in a Secretary approved "special anchorage area"?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. None 60: INLAND ONLY Two vessels are meeting on a clear day and will pass less than half a mile apart. In this situation whistle signals __________.
N a. must be exchanged N b. may be exchanged Y c. must be exchanged if passing agreements have not been made by radio N d. must be exchanged only if course changes are necessary by either vessel 76: INLAND ONLY A special flashing light is used on a vessel(s) __________.
Y a. being pushed ahead N b. at anchor in a fairway N c. towed astern N d. All of the above 106: INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel and sound a whistle signal indicating that you intend to pass the vessel along her starboard side. If the other vessel answers your signal with five short and rapid blasts, you should __________.
N a. pass the other vessel along her starboard side N b. sound five short and rapid blasts and pass along her starboard side Y c. not overtake the other vessel until both vessels exchange the same passing signal N d. not overtake the other vessel until she sounds another five short and rapid blast signal 152: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The vessel showing the day signal is __________. (DIAGRAM 22 )
N a. A vessel engaged in mine clearance operations N b. A fishing vessel with gear extending more than 150 meters horizontally N c. A trawler shooting nets in the direction indicated Y d. A tug with a tow exceeding 200 meters unable to deviate from course 161: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a vessel heading due south and see the lights shown one point on the port bow. This vessel could be heading __________. (DIAGRAM 51 )
Y a. NW N b. SW N c. NE N d. SE 198: INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are on a vessel that cannot comply with the spacing requirement for masthead lights. What is required in this situation?
N a. The vessel must carry only the lights that comply with the rules; the others may be omitted. Y b. The vessel's lights must comply as closely as possible, as determined by her government. N c. The vessel must be altered to permit full compliance with the rules. N d. An all-round light should be substituted for the after masthead light and the stern light. 199: INLAND ONLY You are on a vessel that the Secretary has determined cannot comply with the spacing requirement for masthead lights. What is required in this situation?
N a. The vessel must carry only the lights that comply with the rules; the others may be omitted. Y b. The vessel's lights must comply as closely as possible. N c. The vessel must be altered to permit full compliance with the rules. N d. An all-round light should be substituted for the after masthead light and the stern light. 200: INLAND ONLY A partially submerged object towed by a vessel must show during the day one __________.
Y a. diamond shape regardless of length of the tow N b. diamond shape only when the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters in length N c. black ball N d. black ball only when the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters in length 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 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 273: INLAND ONLY While underway you sight the lights 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 279: INLAND ONLY While underway you sight the lights shown with the yellow lights flashing. The lights displayed should be __________. (DIAGRAM 81 )
N a. visible for at least one mile Y b. visible at night and during periods of restricted visibility N c. more than 50 meters apart N d. flashing at intervals of 120 flashes per minute 302: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel displaying the lights shown is a vessel __________. (DIAGRAM 79 )
N a. engaged in fishing N b. dredging N c. engaged in launching or recovery of aircraft Y d. towing astern 360: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are crossing as shown. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast on the whistle. You are on vessel "B" and doubt that sufficient action is being taken by vessel "A" to avoid collision. You should __________. (DIAGRAM 42 )
N a. maintain course and speed N b. alter course to the right or slow down N c. sound one short blast and maintain course and speed Y d. sound at least five short and rapid blasts 4000: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is 75 meters in length and restricted in her ability to maneuver. Visibility is restricted. What signal do you sound if you are carrying out your work at anchor?
N a. Five seconds ringing of a bell at intervals of not more than one minute Y b. One prolonged blast followed by two short blasts on the whistle at intervals of not more than two minutes N c. Five seconds ringing of a bell and five second sounding of a gong at intervals of not more than one minute N d. Four short blasts on the whistle at intervals of not more than two minutes 4127: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel will NOT show sidelights when __________.
N a. underway but not making way N b. making way, not under command Y c. not under command, not making way N d. trolling underway 4170: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 20-meter vessel is towing another vessel astern. The length of the tow from the stern of the towing vessel to the stern of the tow is 75 meters. How many white towing masthead lights shall the towing vessel show at night?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 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 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 4322: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In which situation do you think a risk of collision exists?
N a. A vessel is 22° on your port bow, range increasing, bearing changing slightly to the right. N b. A vessel is broad on your starboard beam, range decreasing, bearing changing rapidly to the right. N c. A vessel is 22° abaft your port beam, range increasing, bearing is constant. Y d. A vessel is on your starboard quarter, range decreasing, bearing is constant. 4347: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND To determine if risk of collision exists, a vessel which is fitted with radar must use __________.
N a. radar scanning N b. radar plotting N c. compass bearings Y d. All of the above 4386: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog you hear a rapid ringing of a bell ahead. This bell indicates a __________.
Y a. vessel at anchor N b. vessel in distress N c. sailboat underway N d. vessel backing out of a berth 4449: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, which vessel may sound the danger signal?
N a. Give-way vessel N b. Stand-on vessel Y c. Either vessel N d. Neither vessel 4483: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver shall __________.
Y a. turn off her sidelights when not making way N b. when operating in restricted visibility, sound a whistle signal of two prolonged and one short blast N c. show a day-shape of two diamonds in a vertical line N d. keep out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishing 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 4859: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is proceeding along a narrow channel and can safely navigate ONLY inside the channel. The sailing vessel approaches a vessel engaged in fishing in the narrow channel. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. Each vessel should move to the edge of the channel on her port side. N b. The vessels are required to exchange signals. Y c. The fishing vessel is directed not to impede the passage of the sailing vessel. N d. Each vessel should be displaying signals for a vessel constrained by her draft. 8077: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" on open waters and will pass without changing course. Vessel "A" should __________.
N a. sound two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts N b. sound the danger signal Y c. not sound any whistle signals N d. sound one long blast 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