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7: INLAND ONLY When power-driven vessels are crossing, a signal of one short blast by either vessel means __________.
Y a. "I intend to leave you on my port side" N b. "I intend to hold course and speed" N c. "I intend to change course to starboard" N d. "I request a departure from the Rules" 35: INLAND ONLY You are on vessel "B" and vessel "A" desires to overtake you on your starboard side as shown. After the vessels have exchanged one blast signals, you should __________. (DIAGRAM 9 )
N a. alter course to the left N b. slow your vessel until vessel "A" has passed Y c. hold course and speed N d. alter course to the left or right to give vessel "A" more sea room 42: INLAND ONLY You are underway in a narrow channel, and are being overtaken by another power-driven vessel. The overtaking vessel sounds the signal indicating his intention to pass you on your starboard side. You signal your agreement by sounding __________.
Y a. one short blast N b. two prolonged blasts N c. two prolonged followed by two short blasts N d. one prolonged, one short, one prolonged, and one short blast in that order 63: INLAND ONLY A vessel of less than 20 meters in length at anchor at night in a "special anchorage area designated by the Secretary" __________.
N a. must show one white light Y b. need not show any lights N c. must show two white lights N d. need show a light only on the approach of another vessel 92: INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside on the Mississippi River, below the Huey P. Long Bridge, shall carry __________.
N a. two masthead lights, sidelights and stern light Y b. two masthead lights, sidelights and two towing lights N c. sidelights and two towing lights N d. one masthead light, sidelights and stern light 116: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a 30-meter fishing vessel. Which day shape must you show while engaged in fishing? (DIAGRAM 16 )
N a. A N b. B Y c. C N d. D 125: INLAND ONLY Under the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "Inland Waters" includes __________.
N a. any waters marked by U.S. aids to navigation N b. harbors and rivers to the outermost aids to navigation N c. waters along the coast of the United States to a distance of two miles offshore Y d. the Western Rivers, extending to the COLREGS demarcation line 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 170: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a vessel and see ahead the lights shown. They indicate a __________. (DIAGRAM 59 )
N a. vessel crossing from your starboard Y b. vessel crossing from your port N c. vessel being overtaken N d. vessel meeting head-on 187: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in charge of a power-driven vessel making way in dense fog. You observe what appears to be another vessel on radar half a mile distant on your port bow and closing. You must __________.
N a. sound the danger signal N b. exchange passing signals Y c. sound one prolonged blast N d. sound one short, one prolonged, and one short blast 222: INLAND ONLY A barge more than 50 meters long, at anchor in a "special anchorage area designated by the Secretary", is required to show how many white anchor lights?
N a. 1 N b. 3 N c. None Y d. 2 232: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shown. Vessel "B" __________. (DIAGRAM 17 )
N a. should change course to the right N b. should slow down until vessel "A" has passed Y c. should hold her course and speed N d. may steer various courses and vessel "A" must keep clear 232: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shown. Vessel "B" __________. (DIAGRAM 17 )
N a. should change course to the right N b. should slow down until vessel "A" has passed Y c. should hold her course and speed N d. may steer various courses and vessel "A" must keep clear 4106: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What type of vessel or operation is indicated by a vessel showing two cones with the apexes together?
N a. Sailing vessel Y b. Vessel trawling N c. Mineclearing N d. Dredge 4112: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel, which is unable to maneuver due to some exceptional circumstance, shall exhibit __________.
N a. during the day, three balls in a vertical line N b. during the day, three shapes, the highest and lowest being balls and the middle being a diamond Y c. when making way at night, two all-round red lights, sidelights, and a stern light N d. when making way at night, masthead lights, sidelights, and a stern light 4121: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is NOT required to keep out of the way of a __________.
Y a. power-driven vessel N b. vessel not under command N c. vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver N d. vessel engaged in fishing 4223: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may show three lights in a vertical line, the top and bottom being red and the middle being white?
Y a. A vessel engaged in diving operations N b. A pilot vessel N c. A vessel trawling N d. All of the above 4255: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A stand-on vessel in a crossing situation is allowed to take action when __________.
N a. on a collision course N b. the vessels will pass within one mile Y c. it becomes apparent to her that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action N d. the relative speed of the vessels indicates collision in less than six minutes 4393: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which light(s) is(are) AMONG those shown by a 200-meter vessel at anchor?
N a. In the forepart of the vessel, a 225° white light N b. In the after part of the vessel, a 135° white light Y c. Any available working lights to illuminate the decks N d. In the fore part of the vessel, a 135° white light 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 4542: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is towing and carrying the required lights on the masthead. What is the visibility arc of these lights?
N a. 112.5° N b. 135.0° Y c. 225.0° N d. 360.0° 4577: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement about the Navigation Rules is TRUE?
N a. The rules require vessels to comply with Traffic Separation Scheme regulations. N b. The rules use the term "safe speed." N c. The Rules permit a stand-on vessel to take action prior to being in extremis. Y d. All of the above are correct. 4589: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are operating in restricted visibility and hear a signal of a rapidly ringing bell followed by the rapid sounding of a gong. It could be a __________.
N a. 30-meter sail vessel at anchor N b. 150-meter power-driven vessel aground N c. vessel in distress Y d. 300-meter power-driven vessel at anchor 4615: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A pilot vessel may continue to sound an identity signal if she is __________.
Y a. underway, but not making way N b. aground N c. being towed N d. not engaged in pilotage duty 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 4718: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel displaying the lights shown could be a vessel __________. (DIAGRAM 56 )
N a. fishing at anchor Y b. dredging while underway N c. transferring dangerous cargo at a berth N d. restricted in her ability to maneuver, underway but not making way 4837: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver" is one which __________.
N a. through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the Rules Y b. from the nature of her work is unable to maneuver as required by the Rules N c. due to adverse weather conditions is unable to maneuver as required by the Rules N d. has lost steering and is unable to maneuver 4868: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning two sailing vessels approaching each other?
N a. The vessel making the most speed is the give-way vessel. Y b. A sailing vessel overtaking another is the give-way vessel. N c. A sailing vessel seeing another to leeward on an undetermined tack shall hold her course. N d. All of the above 8005: INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are in charge of a 250-meter freight vessel constrained by her draft proceeding down a narrow channel. There is a vessel engaged in fishing on your starboard bow half a mile away. According to Rule 9, which statement is TRUE?
N a. You are not to impede the fishing vessel. Y b. If you are in doubt as to the fishing vessel's intentions you may sound at least five short and rapid blasts on the whistle. N c. You are to slow to bare steerageway until clear of the fishing vessel. N d. You must sound one prolonged blast to alert the fishing vessel. 8073: INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow channel, an overtaking vessel which intends to PASS on the other vessel's port side would sound __________.
N a. one prolonged followed by two short blasts N b. one short blast Y c. two prolonged followed by two short blasts N d. two short blasts