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10: INLAND ONLY Which term is NOT defined in the Inland Navigation Rules?
N a. Seaplane N b. Restricted visibility N c. Underway Y d. Vessel constrained by her draft 33: INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "inland waters" includes __________.
Y a. the Great Lakes on the United States side of the International Boundary N b. the water surrounding any islands of the United States N c. the coastline of the United States, out to one mile offshore N d. any lakes within state boundaries 38: INLAND ONLY Your vessel is meeting another vessel head-on. To comply with the rules, you should exchange __________.
N a. one short blast, alter course to the left, and pass starboard to starboard N b. two short blasts, alter course to the left, and pass starboard to starboard Y c. one short blast, alter course to the right, and pass port to port N d. two short blasts, alter course to the right, and pass port to port 183: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must show an after masthead light, if over 50 meters in length?
N a. A vessel engaged in fishing N b. A vessel at anchor N c. A vessel not under command Y d. A vessel trawling 185: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see the display of lights shown. It could be a __________. (DIAGRAM 54 )
N a. pilot vessel with a motor launch alongside N b. fishing vessel adrift and fishing with handlines N c. fishing vessel at anchor Y d. fishing vessel with outlying gear more than 150 meters 249: INLAND ONLY You are on a power-driven vessel "I" as shown. Vessel "II" is a power-driven vessel engaged in fishing that will pass within 1/2 a mile of your vessel. Which action should you take? (DIAGRAM 36 )
N a. Hold course and speed without giving a signal. N b. Sound the danger signal and reduce speed. N c. Sound one short blast, reduce speed and turn to starboard. Y d. Sound one short blast and await response from the fishing vessel. 262: INLAND ONLY When power-driven vessels are in sight of one another, passing signals shall be sounded when __________.
Y a. meeting or crossing within half a mile of each other N b. meeting within one mile of each other N c. meeting or crossing at any distance N d. crossing within one mile of each other 300: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel displaying the lights shown is a(n) __________. (DIAGRAM 79 )
N a. sailing vessel Y b. vessel towing astern N c. vessel engaged in fishing N d. vessel dredging 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 320: 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 N b. a ball, a diamond and another ball Y c. two cones with apexes together N d. a diamond 332: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Diagram "A" shows the arc of visibility of a __________. (DIAGRAM 23 )
Y a. red sidelight N b. green sidelight N c. masthead light N d. stern light 342: 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 leave you on my starboard side" N b. "I am operating astern propulsion port side" N c. "I am altering my course to starboard" Y d. None of the above 362: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are crossing as shown. Vessel "A" sounds two short blasts on the whistle. You are on vessel "B" and are in 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 five or more short and rapid blasts 378: 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 am altering my course to starboard" Y b. "I intend to leave you on my port side" N c. "I intend to overtake you on your port side" N d. "I am operating astern propulsion" 4081: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are aboard vessel "A" , a power-driven vessel, on open waters and vessel "B", a sailing vessel, is sighted off your port bow as shown. Which vessel is the stand-on vessel? (DIAGRAM 27 )
N a. Vessel "A" because it is towing N b. Vessel "A" because it is to starboard of vessel "B" Y c. Vessel "B" because it is sailing N d. Vessel "B" because it is to port of vessel "A" 4247: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What day-shape is to be shown by a vessel aground?
N a. A cylinder N b. Two cones with their apexes together N c. Two black balls in a vertical line Y d. Three black balls in a vertical line 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. 4342: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The lights prescribed by the Rules shall be exhibited __________.
Y a. from sunrise to sunset in restricted visibility N b. at all times N c. from sunset to sunrise, and at no other time N d. whenever a look-out is posted 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 4425: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel exhibits the same lights as a __________.
N a. vessel towing, when not underway N b. vessel towing astern N c. sailing vessel Y d. pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed, when they are in a composite unit 4430: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel does NOT sound a fog signal of one prolonged followed by two short blasts?
N a. A vessel engaged in dredging N b. A sailing vessel Y c. A vessel being towed N d. A vessel engaged in fishing 4534: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing where the tow prevents her from changing course shall carry __________.
N a. only the lights for a vessel towing N b. only the lights for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver Y c. the lights for a towing vessel and the lights for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver N d. the lights for a towing vessel and the lights for a vessel not under command 4561: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is aground in fog. In addition to the regular anchor signals, you will be sounding __________.
N a. three strokes of the gong before and after the rapid ringing of the gong N b. a blast on the whistle Y c. three strokes of the bell before and after the rapid ringing of the bell N d. no additional signals 4600: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would sound a fog signal consisting of the ringing of a bell for 5 seconds?
N a. A vessel engaged in fishing, at anchor N b. A vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver, at anchor Y c. A sailing vessel, at anchor N d. A sailing vessel becalmed 4617: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel proceeding along a narrow channel shall __________.
N a. avoid crossing the channel at right angles N b. not overtake any vessels within the channel Y c. keep as near as safe and practicable to the limit of the channel on her starboard side N d. when nearing a bend in the channel, sound a long blast of the whistle 4626: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel being towed astern, where the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters, will exhibit __________.
N a. two balls in a vertical line Y b. a diamond shape where it can best be seen N c. a ball on each end of the tow N d. no day-shape 4632: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that a seaplane shall __________.
N a. not be regarded as a vessel Y b. in general, keep well clear of all vessels N c. proceed at a slower speed than surrounding vessels N d. when making way, show the lights for a vessel not under command 4873: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation on open waters, a sailing vessel shall keep out of the way of all the following vessels EXCEPT a vessel __________.
N a. not under command N b. restricted in her ability to maneuver Y c. engaged in towing N d. fishing 8013: INTERNATIONAL ONLY When two vessels are in sight of one another, all of the following signals may be given EXCEPT __________.
N a. a light signal of at least five short and rapid flashes Y b. four short whistle blasts N c. one prolonged, one short, one prolonged and one short whistle blasts N d. two short whistle blasts 8041: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" on open waters and will pass without changing course. Vessel "A" __________.
N a. should sound two short blasts N b. should sound the danger signal N c. should sound one long blast Y d. will not sound any whistle signals