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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 53: INLAND ONLY You are on vessel "A" and vessel "B" desires to overtake you on the starboard side as shown. After the vessels have exchanged one blast signals you should __________. (DIAGRAM 38 )
N a. alter course to the left N b. slow your vessel until vessel "B" has passed Y c. hold course and speed N d. alter course to the left or right to give vessel "B" more sea room 118: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a vessel engaged in fishing, other than trawling, and have gear extending more than 150 meters horizontally from the vessel. Which day-shape must you show in the direction of the outlying gear? (DIAGRAM 16 )
N a. A N b. B N c. C Y d. D 143: INLAND ONLY A light used to signal passing intentions must be an __________.
N a. alternating red and yellow light N b. alternating white and yellow light Y c. all-round white or yellow light N d. all-round white light only 197: INTERNATIONAL ONLY A partially submerged object towed by a vessel must show during the day one __________.
Y a. diamond shape when the length of the tow is 200 meters or less N b. diamond shape 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 272: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two vessels are meeting as shown in a narrow channel. Vessel "A" is a sailing vessel. Vessel "B" is a power-driven vessel which can safely navigate only within the channel. Vessel "B" sounds the danger signal. Vessel "A" shall __________. (DIAGRAM 37 )
N a. maintain course and speed Y b. not impede the passage of vessel "B" N c. sound one prolonged followed by two short blasts N d. have the right of way 319: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which dayshape(s) would be displayed by the vessel engaged in the operation indicated by the lights shown. (DIAGRAM 82 )
N a. a cylinder Y b. two cones with apexes together N c. a ball, a diamond and another ball N d. a diamond 4003: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is used to show the presence of a partly submerged object being towed?
N a. A diamond shape on the towed object N b. An all-round light at each end of the towed object N c. A searchlight from the towing vessel in the direction of the tow Y d. All of the above 4167: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel which is "restricted in her ability to maneuver" under the Rules, is a vessel which is __________.
Y a. mineclearing N b. engaged in fishing N c. at anchor N d. not under command 4182: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Distress signals may be __________.
N a. red flares N b. smoke signals N c. sound signals Y d. Any of the above 4226: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which day-shape must be shown by a vessel 25 meters in length aground during daylight hours?
N a. One black ball N b. Two black balls Y c. Three black balls N d. Four black balls 4280: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessels I and II are underway as shown. Vessel I is a sailing vessel with the wind dead aft. Vessel II is a power-driven vessel trawling. Which statement is TRUE? (DIAGRAM 33 )
Y a. Vessel I is to keep clear because the other vessel is fishing. N b. Vessel II is to keep clear because she is a power-driven vessel. N c. Vessel II is to keep clear because the other vessel is to its starboard. N d. Both vessels are to take action to stay clear of each other. 4353: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Every vessel that is to keep out of the way of another vessel must take positive early action to comply with this obligation and must __________.
Y a. avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel N b. avoid passing astern of the other vessel N c. sound one prolonged blast to indicate compliance N d. alter course to port for a vessel on her port side 4362: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel underway and fishing shall keep out of the way of a __________.
N a. power-driven vessel underway Y b. vessel not under command N c. vessel sailing N d. vessel engaged on pilotage duty 4396: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Concerning the identification signal for a pilot vessel, in fog, which statement is TRUE?
Y a. When at anchor, the pilot vessel is only required to sound anchor signals. N b. The identification signal must be sounded any time the pilot vessel is underway. N c. The pilot vessel may only sound the identity signal when making way. N d. All of the above 4455: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is "underway" within the meaning of the Rules?
N a. A vessel at anchor with the engine turning N b. A vessel tied to an offshore mooring buoy N c. A vessel aground with the engine turning Y d. A vessel drifting with the engine stopped 4468: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a vessel displaying three lights in a vertical line. The highest and lowest lights are red and the middle light is white. She is also showing a white light at the stern, which is lower than the forward light. It could be a __________.
Y a. survey vessel N b. vessel not under command N c. vessel aground N d. pilot vessel with port side to you 4469: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A pilot vessel may continue to sound an identity signal in fog if she is __________.
N a. aground Y b. at anchor N c. not under command N d. no longer on pilotage duty 4520: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When anchoring a 20-meter vessel at night, you must show __________.
Y a. one all-round white light N b. two all-round white lights N c. one all-round white light and the stern light N d. one all-round white light and a flare up light 4525: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Sailing vessels are stand-on over power-driven vessels except __________.
N a. in a crossing situation N b. in a meeting situation Y c. when they are the overtaking vessel N d. on the inland waters of the U.S. 4652: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel displaying the day-shapes shown is __________. (DIAGRAM 18 )
N a. towing astern with a tow greater than 200 meters in length N b. not under command Y c. dredging N d. carrying dangerous cargo 4681: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may exhibit lights other than those prescribed by the Rules as long as the additional lights __________.
N a. are not the same color as either side light N b. have a lesser range of visibility than the prescribed lights Y c. do not impair the visibility or distinctive character of the prescribed lights N d. All of the above 4682: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may exhibit lights other than those prescribed by the Rules as long as the additional lights __________.
N a. do not interfere with the keeping of a proper look-out N b. do not impair the visibility or distinctive character of the prescribed lights N c. cannot be mistaken for the lights specified elsewhere in the Rules Y d. All of the above 4703: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing light is a yellow light having the same characteristics as a(n) __________.
N a. special flashing light N b. anchor light Y c. stern light N d. masthead light 4818: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in mineclearance operations shows special identity lights __________.
N a. instead of the masthead lights Y b. which mean that other vessels should not approach within 1000 meters N c. that are 225° green lights N d. All of the above 4847: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rules require which factor to be taken into account when determining safe speed?
N a. The construction of the vessel N b. The experience of the vessel's crew Y c. The location of vessels detected by radar N d. All of the above 8048: INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are underway in a narrow channel, and you are being overtaken by a vessel astern. After the overtaking vessel sounds the proper signal indicating his intention to pass your vessel on your starboard side, you signal your agreement by sounding __________.
N a. one short blast N b. two prolonged blasts N c. two prolonged followed by two short blasts Y d. one prolonged, one short, one prolonged, and one short blast in that order 8053: INTERNATIONAL ONLY A 20-meter power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside will display __________.
N a. a single white light forward Y b. two masthead lights in a vertical line N c. two towing lights in a vertical line N d. two all-round red lights where they can best be seen 8070: INTERNATIONAL ONLY In addition to her running lights, an underway vessel constrained by her draft may carry in a vertical line __________.
N a. a red light, a white light, and a red light N b. two red lights N c. two white lights Y d. three red lights 8071: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel is NOT regarded as being "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?
N a. A vessel servicing an aid to navigation N b. A vessel engaged in dredging N c. A towing vessel with tow unable to deviate from its course Y d. A vessel constrained by her draft